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And why is it ‘the system’ or framework at fault when it’s the funding of it and the people operating it that have ruined it? These are harder things to deal with, so easier to ignore 3/3
October 3, 2025 at 9:43 AM
And why is it ‘the system’ or framework at fault when it’s the funding of it and the people operating it that have ruined it? These are harder things to deal with, so easier to ignore 3/3
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Children’s support is not seen as a priority—just look at the CAMHS initiatives that went nowhere, and the rampant unlawfulness of LAs—why is the government not outraged about that? These reports should make clear they’re not blaming families (unless they are?) as it’s always the impression left 2/
October 3, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Children’s support is not seen as a priority—just look at the CAMHS initiatives that went nowhere, and the rampant unlawfulness of LAs—why is the government not outraged about that? These reports should make clear they’re not blaming families (unless they are?) as it’s always the impression left 2/
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Perhaps they’re NEET… because they’re disabled and unable to work & there’s too little help. Stats tell one part of a story, but it’s no surprise when cuts to educational and CAMHS support in the last decade have increased needs, as did the pandemic. Social media means more people know about DLA. 1/
October 3, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Perhaps they’re NEET… because they’re disabled and unable to work & there’s too little help. Stats tell one part of a story, but it’s no surprise when cuts to educational and CAMHS support in the last decade have increased needs, as did the pandemic. Social media means more people know about DLA. 1/
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Full chapter from this year's IFS Green Budget, kindly funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, and produced in association with Barclays, can be found here: ifs.org.uk/publications...
Lots more still to come!
Lots more still to come!
Support for children with disabilities and special educational needs | Institute for Fiscal Studies
How do trends, demographics and outcomes of children receiving support for health conditions compare across the benefits and education systems?
ifs.org.uk
October 3, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Full chapter from this year's IFS Green Budget, kindly funded by @nuffieldfoundation.org, and produced in association with Barclays, can be found here: ifs.org.uk/publications...
Lots more still to come!
Lots more still to come!
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And here's perhaps the most eye-popping/worrying of all: of 15-year-olds who received both child disability living allowance (CDLA) and an EHCP (high-level special educational needs support) in 2014, *half* were not in education, employment or training (NEET) at age 22.
October 3, 2025 at 9:16 AM
And here's perhaps the most eye-popping/worrying of all: of 15-year-olds who received both child disability living allowance (CDLA) and an EHCP (high-level special educational needs support) in 2014, *half* were not in education, employment or training (NEET) at age 22.
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There are some eye-popping stats in this new report from my IFS colleagues.
Here's just one: 10% of teenagers now receive child disability living allowance (CDLA), up from 5% a decade ago. Just a remarkable change.
Here's just one: 10% of teenagers now receive child disability living allowance (CDLA), up from 5% a decade ago. Just a remarkable change.
October 3, 2025 at 9:16 AM
There are some eye-popping stats in this new report from my IFS colleagues.
Here's just one: 10% of teenagers now receive child disability living allowance (CDLA), up from 5% a decade ago. Just a remarkable change.
Here's just one: 10% of teenagers now receive child disability living allowance (CDLA), up from 5% a decade ago. Just a remarkable change.
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NEW POST: A new report shows teachers fear education policy reforms will make things worse, not better, for children with SEND. @catrionamoore.bsky.social has explored the new survey from Bett www.specialneedsjungle.com/t...
October 8, 2025 at 5:02 AM
NEW POST: A new report shows teachers fear education policy reforms will make things worse, not better, for children with SEND. @catrionamoore.bsky.social has explored the new survey from Bett www.specialneedsjungle.com/t...
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Child mental ill health and absence from school, ONS: "...for students with mental ill health who received additional support at school, such as EHCPs, free school meals and SEND support, the increase in absence was lessened." www.ons.gov.uk/releases/ther...
Child mental ill health and absence from school, England: 2021 to 2022 - Office for National Statistics
www.ons.gov.uk
September 9, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Child mental ill health and absence from school, ONS: "...for students with mental ill health who received additional support at school, such as EHCPs, free school meals and SEND support, the increase in absence was lessened." www.ons.gov.uk/releases/ther...
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Inspectors monitoring Nottinghamshire SEND say the area has “taken effective action” to address all the areas for priority action identified at the initial inspection. However a number of difficulties remain files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/...
September 11, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Inspectors monitoring Nottinghamshire SEND say the area has “taken effective action” to address all the areas for priority action identified at the initial inspection. However a number of difficulties remain files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/...
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A must-read: A lesson in inclusion and inclusive education from renowned disability expert, Richard Rieser OBE. www.specialneedsjungle.com/d...
September 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A must-read: A lesson in inclusion and inclusive education from renowned disability expert, Richard Rieser OBE. www.specialneedsjungle.com/d...
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NEW POST: Artificial Intelligence is increasingly becoming an everyday tool. Now it's being trialled and used by local authorities to write EHCPs. @captaink77.bsky.social asks if AI-EHCPs are a good thing and how issues of data protection are being handled. www.specialneedsjungle.com/r...
September 12, 2025 at 5:02 AM
NEW POST: Artificial Intelligence is increasingly becoming an everyday tool. Now it's being trialled and used by local authorities to write EHCPs. @captaink77.bsky.social asks if AI-EHCPs are a good thing and how issues of data protection are being handled. www.specialneedsjungle.com/r...
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DfE warned by IFS against quick-fix cuts in SEND reforms: “Principled reform…is needed…If the focus is on reducing legal rights to cut short-term costs, this could easily turn into welfare reforms mark 2.” www.tes.com/magazine/news/sp...
DfE warned against quick-fix cuts in SEND reforms
IFS warns that any reforms that would reduce pupils’ rights to cut costs could risk a repeat of the backlash over welfare changes
www.tes.com
September 12, 2025 at 10:21 AM
DfE warned by IFS against quick-fix cuts in SEND reforms: “Principled reform…is needed…If the focus is on reducing legal rights to cut short-term costs, this could easily turn into welfare reforms mark 2.” www.tes.com/magazine/news/sp...
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On SNJ Today: Artificial intelligence is becoming ubiquitous, and is even being trialled by at least 50 LAs to draft #EHCPs. @captaink77.bsky.social looks at the firms selling these tools. He asks if AI-EHCPs are a good thing and at potential data protection issues: www.specialneedsjungle.com/r...
September 12, 2025 at 6:52 PM
On SNJ Today: Artificial intelligence is becoming ubiquitous, and is even being trialled by at least 50 LAs to draft #EHCPs. @captaink77.bsky.social looks at the firms selling these tools. He asks if AI-EHCPs are a good thing and at potential data protection issues: www.specialneedsjungle.com/r...
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'There was no campsite for my autistic son, so I'm starting my own' What a fantastic idea-hope she gets lots of support www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr...
Bala mum to set up campsite for neurodivergent families after holiday challenges
Families across Wales say there is a lack of holiday facilities for their autistic children.
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August 29, 2025 at 10:45 AM
'There was no campsite for my autistic son, so I'm starting my own' What a fantastic idea-hope she gets lots of support www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr...
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NEW EXCLUSIVE: The DfE has ditched plans for digital, standardised EHCPs. We ask why it would scrap such an easy win—is it a sign Labour is aiming to kill off statutory SEND provision completely? www.specialneedsjungle.com/d...
September 1, 2025 at 5:02 AM
NEW EXCLUSIVE: The DfE has ditched plans for digital, standardised EHCPs. We ask why it would scrap such an easy win—is it a sign Labour is aiming to kill off statutory SEND provision completely? www.specialneedsjungle.com/d...
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NEW POST: Supporting secondary pupils with additional needs: Top Tips learned as a SENCO and a SEND parent. Some great advice to help new starters in secondary this September www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
August 20, 2025 at 5:02 AM
NEW POST: Supporting secondary pupils with additional needs: Top Tips learned as a SENCO and a SEND parent. Some great advice to help new starters in secondary this September www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
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WCC's scrutiny process shields officials, not SEND kids. My son Robert (19) was denied EHCP support. Flawed investigation ignored key witnesses, conflicts of interest. £110k spent on legal fights, not therapies. We demand an independent inquiry. #SENDCorruption #JusticeForRobJnr
August 15, 2025 at 10:16 AM
WCC's scrutiny process shields officials, not SEND kids. My son Robert (19) was denied EHCP support. Flawed investigation ignored key witnesses, conflicts of interest. £110k spent on legal fights, not therapies. We demand an independent inquiry. #SENDCorruption #JusticeForRobJnr
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📢 Worcestershire County Council’s SEND failures exposed: Robert Jnr, 19, with severe disabilities, denied legally mandated EHCP support. Council officials obstruct, ignore evidence, and waste funds on legal battles. Healthwatch 2025 survey confirms systemic delays and neglect. #SEND #Corruption
August 15, 2025 at 10:18 AM
📢 Worcestershire County Council’s SEND failures exposed: Robert Jnr, 19, with severe disabilities, denied legally mandated EHCP support. Council officials obstruct, ignore evidence, and waste funds on legal battles. Healthwatch 2025 survey confirms systemic delays and neglect. #SEND #Corruption
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⚠️ Enough Is Enough
WCC’s complaints process is a sham, Tribunal system too slow, LGSCO powerless. Corrupt WCC prioritizes self-interest over kids. We’re going public with evidence. If WCC failed your SEND child, DM me. Time for media exposure and accountability. #SENDfailures
WCC’s complaints process is a sham, Tribunal system too slow, LGSCO powerless. Corrupt WCC prioritizes self-interest over kids. We’re going public with evidence. If WCC failed your SEND child, DM me. Time for media exposure and accountability. #SENDfailures
August 15, 2025 at 10:18 AM
⚠️ Enough Is Enough
WCC’s complaints process is a sham, Tribunal system too slow, LGSCO powerless. Corrupt WCC prioritizes self-interest over kids. We’re going public with evidence. If WCC failed your SEND child, DM me. Time for media exposure and accountability. #SENDfailures
WCC’s complaints process is a sham, Tribunal system too slow, LGSCO powerless. Corrupt WCC prioritizes self-interest over kids. We’re going public with evidence. If WCC failed your SEND child, DM me. Time for media exposure and accountability. #SENDfailures
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🚨 Worcestershire County Council fails my son Robert, 19, with Klippel-Feil, ASD, and mobility issues. His EHCP is ignored, therapies denied, and WCC tries to unlawfully cease it. Corrupt officers, conflicts of interest, and systemic abuse persist. £47k in debt, we fight on. #SENDfailures
August 15, 2025 at 10:20 AM
🚨 Worcestershire County Council fails my son Robert, 19, with Klippel-Feil, ASD, and mobility issues. His EHCP is ignored, therapies denied, and WCC tries to unlawfully cease it. Corrupt officers, conflicts of interest, and systemic abuse persist. £47k in debt, we fight on. #SENDfailures
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🚨 Worcestershire County Council (WCC) failed our autistic, disabled son Robert Jnr. After 14 years, we got his EHCP, but WCC ceased it in 24 months. Tribunal struck our appeal on 9 Aug 2025. No support, ignored diagnoses, and corrupt officers like Tina Russell and Kyle Daisley ruined his future.
August 15, 2025 at 10:21 AM
🚨 Worcestershire County Council (WCC) failed our autistic, disabled son Robert Jnr. After 14 years, we got his EHCP, but WCC ceased it in 24 months. Tribunal struck our appeal on 9 Aug 2025. No support, ignored diagnoses, and corrupt officers like Tina Russell and Kyle Daisley ruined his future.
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👨👩👧👦 Honoured to be elected an officer of the cross-party Family Hubs APPG - championing early help & support for families nationwide. With Redditch set to receive Best Start Family Hub funding, I’ll work to ensure every family can thrive. Strong families = strong communities.
August 12, 2025 at 1:32 PM
👨👩👧👦 Honoured to be elected an officer of the cross-party Family Hubs APPG - championing early help & support for families nationwide. With Redditch set to receive Best Start Family Hub funding, I’ll work to ensure every family can thrive. Strong families = strong communities.
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But not ours right?
August 15, 2025 at 10:25 AM
But not ours right?
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NEW POST: Lies, damned lies, and inadequate fines: 100 families were lied to over #EHCP annual reviews. It shows why councils don’t care about breaking SEND laws—and why they must not be rewarded by scrapping EHCPs www.specialneedsjungle.com/l... #SaveOurChildrensRights
August 14, 2025 at 6:10 AM
NEW POST: Lies, damned lies, and inadequate fines: 100 families were lied to over #EHCP annual reviews. It shows why councils don’t care about breaking SEND laws—and why they must not be rewarded by scrapping EHCPs www.specialneedsjungle.com/l... #SaveOurChildrensRights
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Fighting for my disabled child's right to summer fun. This was @catrionamoore.bsky.social first ever SNJ post about her daughter Amy, who sadly died earlier this year. This week is her 18th birthday & Catriona has graciously allowed us to reshare this important issue www.specialneedsjungle.com/f...
Fighting for my disabled child's right to summer fun - Special Needs Jungle
Our new columnist, Catriona Moore asks how councils can get away with breaking the law when it comes to providing inclusive summer fun
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August 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Fighting for my disabled child's right to summer fun. This was @catrionamoore.bsky.social first ever SNJ post about her daughter Amy, who sadly died earlier this year. This week is her 18th birthday & Catriona has graciously allowed us to reshare this important issue www.specialneedsjungle.com/f...