Special Needs Jungle
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#SaveOurChildrensRights Parent-led special educational needs and disability #SEND website. UK-based, strategic advocacy, resources, and information to help improve the lives of children & young people with disabilities and their families. Volunteers.
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If you're looking for #SEND people to follow, this list by SNJ founder @tanialt.bsky.social is a good one! bsky.app/profile/did:...
Parents, young people and practitioners in BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, it's your area's Ofsted/CQC SEND Inspection 24-28 November. Give your views between NOW-9am 18 November: ofsted.smartsurvey.co.uk/p/A... More info: www.gov.uk/government/public...
November 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Parents, young people and practitioners in BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, it's your area's Ofsted/CQC SEND Inspection 24-28 November. Give your views between NOW-9am 18 November: ofsted.smartsurvey.co.uk/p/A... More info: www.gov.uk/government/public...
In a response to recent claims from the Trump administration, a BMJ fast-tracked umbrella review of existing evidence does not “clearly link” maternal paracetamol use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children. 🙇🤯 www.bmj.com/content/391/bmj-...
The BMJ
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November 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
In a response to recent claims from the Trump administration, a BMJ fast-tracked umbrella review of existing evidence does not “clearly link” maternal paracetamol use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children. 🙇🤯 www.bmj.com/content/391/bmj-...
NEW POST: The privacy dangers for children and their families in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Rose Arnold of campaign group Reclaim Rights for Children explains why they're concerned www.specialneedsjungle.com/p...
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 AM
NEW POST: The privacy dangers for children and their families in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Rose Arnold of campaign group Reclaim Rights for Children explains why they're concerned www.specialneedsjungle.com/p...
Understanding dyslexia - FREE BADGED COURSE from Openlearn.
“Dyslexia is a neurodivergent condition affecting over 10% of the population. Discover more about its diagnosis and how to support dyslexic learners www.open.edu/openlearn/scien...
“Dyslexia is a neurodivergent condition affecting over 10% of the population. Discover more about its diagnosis and how to support dyslexic learners www.open.edu/openlearn/scien...
Understanding dyslexia
Dyslexia is a neurodivergent condition affecting over 10% of the population. It is often linked to reading and writing challenges, but also gives rise to strengths like creativity and ...
www.open.edu
November 9, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Understanding dyslexia - FREE BADGED COURSE from Openlearn.
“Dyslexia is a neurodivergent condition affecting over 10% of the population. Discover more about its diagnosis and how to support dyslexic learners www.open.edu/openlearn/scien...
“Dyslexia is a neurodivergent condition affecting over 10% of the population. Discover more about its diagnosis and how to support dyslexic learners www.open.edu/openlearn/scien...
I think my child has a special educational need. What can I do? Read this, then add your tips! www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
I think my child has a special educational need. What can I do? - Special Needs Jungle
If you suspect your child has a special educational need or disability, here are some helpful tips and advice about how to approach it
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November 9, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I think my child has a special educational need. What can I do? Read this, then add your tips! www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
The government will struggle to solve the crisis in SEND support by 2029 under its current spending plans, a new policy analysis says. The Institute for Government think tank says that ministers’ approach for tackling teacher shortages are “unfocused” www.tes.com/magazine/news/sp...
Government ‘will struggle to fix SEND crisis by 2029’
The government’s approach to SEND reform is ‘disjointed’ and its ambitions will be restricted by the budget it has set for this parliament, new analysis warns
www.tes.com
November 9, 2025 at 9:24 AM
The government will struggle to solve the crisis in SEND support by 2029 under its current spending plans, a new policy analysis says. The Institute for Government think tank says that ministers’ approach for tackling teacher shortages are “unfocused” www.tes.com/magazine/news/sp...
Ministers plan to pilot a £3m “education neuroscience research centre” to boost improve policymaking by a better understanding of brain development, learning processes, mental health and SEND schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-plans-...
DfE plans £3m SEND research centre
Ministers look to pilot an 'education neuroscience research centre' to help inform policymaking
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Ministers plan to pilot a £3m “education neuroscience research centre” to boost improve policymaking by a better understanding of brain development, learning processes, mental health and SEND schoolsweek.co.uk/dfe-plans-...
The final report of the independent ADHD Taskforce has found the condition is under-recognised, under-diagnosed, and under-treated, warning of an urgent need for major changes across the NHS. www.pslhub.org/learn/patient...
NHS England: Report of the independent ADHD Taskforce: Part 1 (20 June 2025)
This report provides initial evidence-informed recommendations for ADHD
www.pslhub.org
November 7, 2025 at 7:57 AM
The final report of the independent ADHD Taskforce has found the condition is under-recognised, under-diagnosed, and under-treated, warning of an urgent need for major changes across the NHS. www.pslhub.org/learn/patient...
On SNJ Today : What's in the new Curriculum and Assessment Review to help children with SEND? And what's been the response from the education sector? @tanialt.bsky.social has had a look around the education sector responses www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
November 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
On SNJ Today : What's in the new Curriculum and Assessment Review to help children with SEND? And what's been the response from the education sector? @tanialt.bsky.social has had a look around the education sector responses www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
LAG’s annual Education Law Conference is coming up!
Legal practitioners, advocates, campaigners, experts by experience and more will come together for a day of insight, updates & shared learning.
28 Nov | DLA Piper, London. Click here to book: tinyurl.com/LAGED25
Legal practitioners, advocates, campaigners, experts by experience and more will come together for a day of insight, updates & shared learning.
28 Nov | DLA Piper, London. Click here to book: tinyurl.com/LAGED25
November 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
LAG’s annual Education Law Conference is coming up!
Legal practitioners, advocates, campaigners, experts by experience and more will come together for a day of insight, updates & shared learning.
28 Nov | DLA Piper, London. Click here to book: tinyurl.com/LAGED25
Legal practitioners, advocates, campaigners, experts by experience and more will come together for a day of insight, updates & shared learning.
28 Nov | DLA Piper, London. Click here to book: tinyurl.com/LAGED25
Slough fails its Ofsted/CQC Area SEND inspection. “In Slough, too many children with SEND face delays in having their needs identified
and met.” But leaders are “determined and ambitious” so that's okay then files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/...
and met.” But leaders are “determined and ambitious” so that's okay then files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/...
November 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Slough fails its Ofsted/CQC Area SEND inspection. “In Slough, too many children with SEND face delays in having their needs identified
and met.” But leaders are “determined and ambitious” so that's okay then files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/...
and met.” But leaders are “determined and ambitious” so that's okay then files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/...
NEW POST: Yesterday, the year-long Curriculum and Assessment Review—and the Government response—were published. But what's in it to help children with SEND—and what do support organisations think? @tanialt.bsky.social explains more: www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
November 6, 2025 at 6:02 AM
NEW POST: Yesterday, the year-long Curriculum and Assessment Review—and the Government response—were published. But what's in it to help children with SEND—and what do support organisations think? @tanialt.bsky.social explains more: www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
Follow the Money: How the Right Weaponises the Costs of Supporting Learning Disabled People. On Byline Times, Stephen Unwin says we should become more transparent about where the money is being spent—and when.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/04/f...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/04/f...
Follow the Money: How the Right Weaponises the Costs of Supporting Learning Disabled People
If politicians are worried about the costs of support for the learning disabled, society must become more transparent about where the money is being spent
bylinetimes.com
November 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Follow the Money: How the Right Weaponises the Costs of Supporting Learning Disabled People. On Byline Times, Stephen Unwin says we should become more transparent about where the money is being spent—and when.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/04/f...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/04/f...
Surrey LA develops #EHCP Apprenticeship for staff “This first-of-its-kind programme aims to professionalise and strengthen the role of ECHP coordinators across England” Clearly, EHCPs are staying…(and let’s hope it includes an attitude change!) news.surreycc.gov.uk/2025/11...
Surrey County Council develops the first-ever EHCP Apprenticeship for staff to meet rising SEND demand
In response to the growing number of children and young people in Surrey, and nationally, requiring specialist support, Surrey County Council has pioneered the UK’s first nationally recognised apprenticeship targeted at staff working with the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process. This first-of-its-kind programme aims to professionalise and strengthen the role of ECHP coordinators across England. The apprenticeship, which is designed to meet the needs of all councils in England, officially launched on…
news.surreycc.gov.uk
November 5, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Surrey LA develops #EHCP Apprenticeship for staff “This first-of-its-kind programme aims to professionalise and strengthen the role of ECHP coordinators across England” Clearly, EHCPs are staying…(and let’s hope it includes an attitude change!) news.surreycc.gov.uk/2025/11...
SEND and the Curriculum and Assessment Review: The Review’s SEND representative, Gary Aubin, on their “recommendations that give hope for pupils with SEND” sendmatters.co.uk/2025/11/05...
SEND and the Curriculum and Assessment Review – recommendations that give hope for pupils with SEND
Many elements of required SEND Reform lie outside of Curriculum and Assessment. But many also lie within it. The Final Report of the Curriculum and Assessment Review offers hopeful messages around what evolutions to our system could mean for pupils with SEND and their families. A National Curriculum for everyone An excellent curriculum widens opportunity…
sendmatters.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 10:16 AM
SEND and the Curriculum and Assessment Review: The Review’s SEND representative, Gary Aubin, on their “recommendations that give hope for pupils with SEND” sendmatters.co.uk/2025/11/05...
On SNJ Today: @captaink77.bsky.social warns the current state of SEND funding is chaotic & deteriorating faster than expected. He says at the top level, no one really knows how much is spent on SEND and reforming the system's finances will be immensely painful:
www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
November 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
On SNJ Today: @captaink77.bsky.social warns the current state of SEND funding is chaotic & deteriorating faster than expected. He says at the top level, no one really knows how much is spent on SEND and reforming the system's finances will be immensely painful:
www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
Congratulations to Aimee Bradley & SEND Sanctuary for organising “Every Pair Tells a Story”: Parents have laid shoes outside council offices as part of a protest about "failed or forgotten" disabled children: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/...
Send shoe protest highlights 'forgotten' children
Shoes are left at council offices to highlight issues of children with special educational needs.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Congratulations to Aimee Bradley & SEND Sanctuary for organising “Every Pair Tells a Story”: Parents have laid shoes outside council offices as part of a protest about "failed or forgotten" disabled children: www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/...
NEW POST: @captaink77.bsky.social gives a stark warning that reforms for #SEND funding reforms will be immensely painful—but the current situation is chaotic and sinking fast. www.specialneedsjungle.com/s... #SENDsky
November 4, 2025 at 6:02 AM
NEW POST: @captaink77.bsky.social gives a stark warning that reforms for #SEND funding reforms will be immensely painful—but the current situation is chaotic and sinking fast. www.specialneedsjungle.com/s... #SENDsky
PLEASE SHARE: Cheshire West & Chester; Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole; Hackney; Sunderland: Ofsted/CQC Area SEND Inspections in your areas. Click the link, scroll down to find the info for your area—Feedback surveys are open NOW until 9am Tues 11/11:
www.gov.uk/government/public...
www.gov.uk/government/public...
November 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
PLEASE SHARE: Cheshire West & Chester; Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole; Hackney; Sunderland: Ofsted/CQC Area SEND Inspections in your areas. Click the link, scroll down to find the info for your area—Feedback surveys are open NOW until 9am Tues 11/11:
www.gov.uk/government/public...
www.gov.uk/government/public...
NEW POST: Eleanor Wright of SEND legal Charity SOSSEN explores the real reasons transport costs are so high, what the law says, and what your child is entitled to www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
November 3, 2025 at 6:02 AM
NEW POST: Eleanor Wright of SEND legal Charity SOSSEN explores the real reasons transport costs are so high, what the law says, and what your child is entitled to www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
Recently on SNJ: How to choose a speech and language therapist for your child with SEND: A guide for parents and carer www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
How to choose a speech and language therapist for your child with SEND: A guide for parents and carer - Special Needs Jungle
Special Needs Jungle provides parent-centred information, news, special needs resources and informed opinion about SEND - Special educational needs and disability, Education, Health and Care Plans, EHCPs, EOTAS, SEND Tribunal, children's mental health, rare disease, SEND politics
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November 2, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Recently on SNJ: How to choose a speech and language therapist for your child with SEND: A guide for parents and carer www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
“My one-year-old eats books, toys, tables and even his cot”. The perils of Pica mean he was found to have lead In his blood www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1...
Wrexham toddler eats books, toys and doorframes due to disorder
Junior has a condition called Pica that makes him crave and eat inedible objects.
www.bbc.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:11 AM
“My one-year-old eats books, toys, tables and even his cot”. The perils of Pica mean he was found to have lead In his blood www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1...
Recently on SNJ: Why the Human Rights Act matters when advocating for your child with SEND www.specialneedsjungle.com/h...
Why the Human Rights Act matters when advocating for your child with SEND - Special Needs Jungle
Why the Human Rights Act matters when advocating for your child with SEND. Annie Smith from BIHR explains how parents can use the HRA in SEND
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November 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Recently on SNJ: Why the Human Rights Act matters when advocating for your child with SEND www.specialneedsjungle.com/h...
On SNJ Today: In a new report on school & SEND transport, @nao.org.uk tells the DfE to improve data to better understand travel costs. But as @catrionamoore.bsky.social writes, the NAO says SEND changes mustn't make it harder for students to get to school or college www.specialneedsjungle.com/n...
October 31, 2025 at 7:50 PM
On SNJ Today: In a new report on school & SEND transport, @nao.org.uk tells the DfE to improve data to better understand travel costs. But as @catrionamoore.bsky.social writes, the NAO says SEND changes mustn't make it harder for students to get to school or college www.specialneedsjungle.com/n...
NEW POST: @catrionamoore.bsky.social dissects a new report from the @nao.org.uk that tells the Government to improve its data on schools and SEND transport—and ensure any coming changes don't make it harder for disabled children to attend: www.specialneedsjungle.com/n...
October 31, 2025 at 6:02 AM
NEW POST: @catrionamoore.bsky.social dissects a new report from the @nao.org.uk that tells the Government to improve its data on schools and SEND transport—and ensure any coming changes don't make it harder for disabled children to attend: www.specialneedsjungle.com/n...