Tania Tirraoro
@tanialt.bsky.social
Founder @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social, writer, #autistic, #SaveOurChildrensRights, #SENDsky #EhlersDanlos #Disability #ChildrensRights, Devoted Grandma #wheelchair user #chronicpain
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Tania Tirraoro
@tanialt.bsky.social
· Nov 17
My #SEND list bsky.app/profile/did:...
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NEW POST: @twinklresources.bsky.social @georginadurrant.bsky.social discusses research revealing the “enormous burden” of admin and monetary costs to SEND families, supporting a system that should be supporting them www.specialneedsjungle.com/b...
#Disability #SENDSky
#Disability #SENDSky
February 9, 2026 at 6:00 AM
NEW POST: @twinklresources.bsky.social @georginadurrant.bsky.social discusses research revealing the “enormous burden” of admin and monetary costs to SEND families, supporting a system that should be supporting them www.specialneedsjungle.com/b...
#Disability #SENDSky
#Disability #SENDSky
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NEW POST: Almost as if something big is coming, a raft of evaluations has been published from testing SEND Change Programme pilots. @tanialt.bsky.social has had a look through and found promising prototypes, but patchy proof in these interim reports www.specialneedsjungle.com/e...
#SENDSky
#SENDSky
February 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM
NEW POST: Almost as if something big is coming, a raft of evaluations has been published from testing SEND Change Programme pilots. @tanialt.bsky.social has had a look through and found promising prototypes, but patchy proof in these interim reports www.specialneedsjungle.com/e...
#SENDSky
#SENDSky
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NEW POST: The national media stories about EHCPs being cut have got us all worried. We asked IPSEA to set the current SEND law out clearly. Please share. www.specialneedsjungle.com/l...
#Disability #SENDSky
#Disability #SENDSky
February 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM
NEW POST: The national media stories about EHCPs being cut have got us all worried. We asked IPSEA to set the current SEND law out clearly. Please share. www.specialneedsjungle.com/l...
#Disability #SENDSky
#Disability #SENDSky
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"A Labour Government headed by a human rights lawyer wants to protect councils that fail to meet their legal responsibilities to some of the nation’s most vulnerable young people. It wants to do so by ending the statutory right of parents to challenge wrongful decisions made by faceless officials."
Is this really why Labour MPs think they were elected: to strip some of the most vulnerable children in the country of their right to a decent start in life?
My @theipaper.com column on looming SEND reforms inews.co.uk/opinion/pare...
My @theipaper.com column on looming SEND reforms inews.co.uk/opinion/pare...
Parents of SEND children should fear what Starmer is planning
This Government seems intent on shredding the rights of the vulnerable
inews.co.uk
February 2, 2026 at 9:37 AM
"A Labour Government headed by a human rights lawyer wants to protect councils that fail to meet their legal responsibilities to some of the nation’s most vulnerable young people. It wants to do so by ending the statutory right of parents to challenge wrongful decisions made by faceless officials."
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If they curb rights to statutory SEND provision, then curbing legal appeal rights 👇 will be part of the policy package too - they’ll want to choke off ‘perverse incentives’
OTOH, the source here doesn’t understand SENDIST’s remit & approach: the decision-making process is precisely what it examines
OTOH, the source here doesn’t understand SENDIST’s remit & approach: the decision-making process is precisely what it examines
This might be an Old Labour govt, in the worst possible way
January 27, 2026 at 10:02 PM
If they curb rights to statutory SEND provision, then curbing legal appeal rights 👇 will be part of the policy package too - they’ll want to choke off ‘perverse incentives’
OTOH, the source here doesn’t understand SENDIST’s remit & approach: the decision-making process is precisely what it examines
OTOH, the source here doesn’t understand SENDIST’s remit & approach: the decision-making process is precisely what it examines
Reposted by Tania Tirraoro
NEW POST: The @neunion.bsky.social announces support for our #SaveOurChildrensRights campaign to protect SEND legal rights! www.specialneedsjungle.com/n...
#Disability #SENDSky @johnharris1969.bsky.social
#Disability #SENDSky @johnharris1969.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 6:00 AM
NEW POST: The @neunion.bsky.social announces support for our #SaveOurChildrensRights campaign to protect SEND legal rights! www.specialneedsjungle.com/n...
#Disability #SENDSky @johnharris1969.bsky.social
#Disability #SENDSky @johnharris1969.bsky.social
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NEW POST: Complex needs, simple cuts: how vague, undefinable labels and lazy terminology could be a roadmap to rationing who gets SEND support. www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
#Disability #SENDSky
#Disability #SENDSky
January 27, 2026 at 6:00 AM
NEW POST: Complex needs, simple cuts: how vague, undefinable labels and lazy terminology could be a roadmap to rationing who gets SEND support. www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
#Disability #SENDSky
#Disability #SENDSky
A must-read!
NEW POST: After a weekend of leaks, it’s time for the Government to realise that anonymous briefing of poorly thought-through plans and cuts to SEND rights will only end in tiers… however many tiers that may be… www.specialneedsjungle.com/l...
#Disability #SENDSky
#Disability #SENDSky
January 26, 2026 at 8:13 AM
A must-read!
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We have a #SENDSky feed. Uses keywords #SENDSky, disability, EHCP, #SaveOurChildrensRights, plus SNJ's SEND Education user list and @tanialt.bsky.social #SENDSky user list. If you're not on it and think you should be, let us know—it's a wip!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
January 19, 2026 at 12:40 PM
We have a #SENDSky feed. Uses keywords #SENDSky, disability, EHCP, #SaveOurChildrensRights, plus SNJ's SEND Education user list and @tanialt.bsky.social #SENDSky user list. If you're not on it and think you should be, let us know—it's a wip!
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
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‘Like an alien on this planet.’ 225 autistic adults to look back at their time at school. www.bera.ac.uk/blog/like-an-...
‘Like an alien on this planet.’ Autism, relationships and school
Autistic children face unique challenges in forming and maintaining relationships with their peers. They are also more exposed to peer bullying (Morales-Hidalgo et al., 2024). These challenges are...
www.bera.ac.uk
January 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM
‘Like an alien on this planet.’ 225 autistic adults to look back at their time at school. www.bera.ac.uk/blog/like-an-...
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Former New Labour guy Alan Milburn here in today's Times. Joins Farage in citing 'SEND diagnoses' which don't actually exist. Would love to see data on the bigger claim. Anyway, this is how "overdiagnosis" is being woven through govt policy. Getting support at school = on the fast-track to the dole
January 24, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Former New Labour guy Alan Milburn here in today's Times. Joins Farage in citing 'SEND diagnoses' which don't actually exist. Would love to see data on the bigger claim. Anyway, this is how "overdiagnosis" is being woven through govt policy. Getting support at school = on the fast-track to the dole
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Meltdowns aren’t bad behaviour—they’re signs of overwhelm. Discover evidence-based strategies to help your child regulate emotions and recover with resilience.
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📆 5 March 2026 4pm UK
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📆 5 March 2026 4pm UK
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January 24, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Meltdowns aren’t bad behaviour—they’re signs of overwhelm. Discover evidence-based strategies to help your child regulate emotions and recover with resilience.
🎓 Join the webinar for just £5!
📆 5 March 2026 4pm UK
🎫 BOOK NOW: https://bit.ly/4oe4stK
🎓 Join the webinar for just £5!
📆 5 March 2026 4pm UK
🎫 BOOK NOW: https://bit.ly/4oe4stK
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EYs matters. And yet… I’m not sure it does really
Yesterday the DFE announced £23 million for AI.
And then, for EYs
“ prioritising early years investment as part of its opportunity mission, including distributing £12m across 65 local areas”
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Yesterday the DFE announced £23 million for AI.
And then, for EYs
“ prioritising early years investment as part of its opportunity mission, including distributing £12m across 65 local areas”
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
One in four children in England start school without being toilet trained, say teachers
Survey finds rising numbers of reception pupils struggling with basic life skills such as eating independently
www.theguardian.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:59 AM
EYs matters. And yet… I’m not sure it does really
Yesterday the DFE announced £23 million for AI.
And then, for EYs
“ prioritising early years investment as part of its opportunity mission, including distributing £12m across 65 local areas”
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Yesterday the DFE announced £23 million for AI.
And then, for EYs
“ prioritising early years investment as part of its opportunity mission, including distributing £12m across 65 local areas”
www.theguardian.com/education/20...
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NEW POST: “We are living on a knife-edge” @sharonlsmith.bsky.social reviews new #SENCo research that sounds the alarm about the high cost of under-funded and under-resourced mainstream inclusion www.specialneedsjungle.com/k... #SENDCo
#Disability #SENDSky #SaveOurChildrensRights
#Disability #SENDSky #SaveOurChildrensRights
January 21, 2026 at 6:00 AM
NEW POST: “We are living on a knife-edge” @sharonlsmith.bsky.social reviews new #SENCo research that sounds the alarm about the high cost of under-funded and under-resourced mainstream inclusion www.specialneedsjungle.com/k... #SENDCo
#Disability #SENDSky #SaveOurChildrensRights
#Disability #SENDSky #SaveOurChildrensRights
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Instant Download E-Book: Monotropism: Supporting Young Autistic People With Transitions At Home & School
Hopefully helpful for the start of term!
Hopefully helpful for the start of term!
Monotropism: Supporting Young Autistic People With Transitions
"Embracing Monotropism & Supporting Young Autistic People With Transitions at Home and School" by Helen Edgar (Autistic Realms). This is a neurodiversity-affirming guide for families, educators, and anyone supporting young autistic people.✨ Learn about monotropism — a powerful, positive theory of autistic experiences✨ Practical advice for supporting flow states, transitions, and sensory needs at home and school ✨ Ideas for creating environments where young autistic people can thrive✨ Resources, readings, and community support links included! Download now and help young people embrace their unique flow! (updated ebook originally created for PANDA charity 2024)
autisticrealms.com
January 20, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Instant Download E-Book: Monotropism: Supporting Young Autistic People With Transitions At Home & School
Hopefully helpful for the start of term!
Hopefully helpful for the start of term!
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Please sign and share. The far right are getting political representation through stealth. Starmer has been awful, but the mass election of Labour was the electorate **trying to boot the right wing out of politics petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
Petition: By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party
When an MP decides they want to defect to another party a by-election should be automatically triggered to allow the constituents the opportunity have their democratic right to agree or not with their...
petition.parliament.uk
January 19, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Please sign and share. The far right are getting political representation through stealth. Starmer has been awful, but the mass election of Labour was the electorate **trying to boot the right wing out of politics petition.parliament.uk/petitions/73...
This is an important post, setting out historical context and why we mustn’t throw the baby out with the bath water
Why the Government’s “SEND conversation” fell flat with parents: It’s failing to learn from voices of past experience - www.specialneedsjungle.com/w...
Why the Government’s “SEND conversation” fell flat with parents: It’s failing to learn from voices of past experience - Special Needs Jungle
Why the Government’s “SEND conversation” fell flat with parents: It’s failing to learn from voices of past experience
www.specialneedsjungle.com
January 19, 2026 at 8:45 AM
This is an important post, setting out historical context and why we mustn’t throw the baby out with the bath water
Reposted by Tania Tirraoro
NEW POST Why the Government’s “SEND conversation” fell flat with parents: It’s failing to learn from voices of past experience www.specialneedsjungle.com/why-governme...
Why the Government’s “SEND conversation” fell flat with parents: It’s failing to learn from voices of past experience - Special Needs Jungle
Why the Government’s “SEND conversation” fell flat with parents: It’s failing to learn from voices of past experience
www.specialneedsjungle.com
January 19, 2026 at 7:37 AM
NEW POST Why the Government’s “SEND conversation” fell flat with parents: It’s failing to learn from voices of past experience www.specialneedsjungle.com/why-governme...
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NEW POST: The Government announced £200 million for SEND training in education—where will it go and will there be anyone left in the profession to train? www.specialneedsjungle.com/2...
#Disability #SENDSky #SaveOurChildrensRights
#Disability #SENDSky #SaveOurChildrensRights
January 16, 2026 at 6:00 AM
NEW POST: The Government announced £200 million for SEND training in education—where will it go and will there be anyone left in the profession to train? www.specialneedsjungle.com/2...
#Disability #SENDSky #SaveOurChildrensRights
#Disability #SENDSky #SaveOurChildrensRights
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NEW POST: Inclusion doesn’t just happen in mainstream schools, says SEND parent Alice Reeves. It’s more about finding the right setting to be included in education and in life. www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
#Disability #SENDSky #SaveOurChildrensRights
#Disability #SENDSky #SaveOurChildrensRights
January 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM
NEW POST: Inclusion doesn’t just happen in mainstream schools, says SEND parent Alice Reeves. It’s more about finding the right setting to be included in education and in life. www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
#Disability #SENDSky #SaveOurChildrensRights
#Disability #SENDSky #SaveOurChildrensRights
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On SNJ Today: Why we're just getting started on our campaign to #SaveOurChildrensRights. Here's what happened when campaigners, cross-party MPs, and (Larry the Cat), handed in our 133k-signature petition that changed the debate. Find out how to join us www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
January 13, 2026 at 7:45 PM
On SNJ Today: Why we're just getting started on our campaign to #SaveOurChildrensRights. Here's what happened when campaigners, cross-party MPs, and (Larry the Cat), handed in our 133k-signature petition that changed the debate. Find out how to join us www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
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Around 1,900 children are diagnosed with cancer each year in the UK. Our Cancer page has advice for teachers on how to support a child with Cancer while in education.
https://www.wellatschool.org/conditions/cancer
#Cancer #kidswithcancer #kidswithcancermatter #EduSky #EduSkyUK #SENDFamilies
https://www.wellatschool.org/conditions/cancer
#Cancer #kidswithcancer #kidswithcancermatter #EduSky #EduSkyUK #SENDFamilies
January 14, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Around 1,900 children are diagnosed with cancer each year in the UK. Our Cancer page has advice for teachers on how to support a child with Cancer while in education.
https://www.wellatschool.org/conditions/cancer
#Cancer #kidswithcancer #kidswithcancermatter #EduSky #EduSkyUK #SENDFamilies
https://www.wellatschool.org/conditions/cancer
#Cancer #kidswithcancer #kidswithcancermatter #EduSky #EduSkyUK #SENDFamilies
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NEW POST: Here’s what happened yesterday when campaigners and cross-party MPs handed in the petition to #SaveOurChildrensRights. And we’re just getting started. Find out how to join us in the article: www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
January 13, 2026 at 6:00 AM
NEW POST: Here’s what happened yesterday when campaigners and cross-party MPs handed in the petition to #SaveOurChildrensRights. And we’re just getting started. Find out how to join us in the article: www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
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On SNJ Today: @captaink77.bsky.social followed the money, discovering LAs largely ignore what Government wants, as well as parents. The DfE's “strong recommendations” to spend SEND cash on mainstream SEND places is instead plugging specialist gaps www.specialneedsjungle.com/e...
#EHCP #SENDsky
#EHCP #SENDsky
January 9, 2026 at 7:45 PM
On SNJ Today: @captaink77.bsky.social followed the money, discovering LAs largely ignore what Government wants, as well as parents. The DfE's “strong recommendations” to spend SEND cash on mainstream SEND places is instead plugging specialist gaps www.specialneedsjungle.com/e...
#EHCP #SENDsky
#EHCP #SENDsky
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On SNJ Today: Functional Neurological Disorder saw Liam become paralysed at just 13—the #EHCP therapy activities that some claim are “non-educational” helped him get back on the road to recovery www.specialneedsjungle.com/f...
#Disability #SENDSky #EHCP #SEND
#Disability #SENDSky #EHCP #SEND
January 8, 2026 at 7:45 PM
On SNJ Today: Functional Neurological Disorder saw Liam become paralysed at just 13—the #EHCP therapy activities that some claim are “non-educational” helped him get back on the road to recovery www.specialneedsjungle.com/f...
#Disability #SENDSky #EHCP #SEND
#Disability #SENDSky #EHCP #SEND