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Families endure assessment & often a combative SEND Tribunal (& prevail) as schools failed to provide the right help with no plan. The fault is the lack of resources (government), expertise (training) & often the will (school leaders) NOT with families. JUST STOP IT! www.gov.uk/government/p... 3/3
The annual report of His Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills 2023/24
www.gov.uk
December 5, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Families endure assessment & often a combative SEND Tribunal (& prevail) as schools failed to provide the right help with no plan. The fault is the lack of resources (government), expertise (training) & often the will (school leaders) NOT with families. JUST STOP IT! www.gov.uk/government/p... 3/3
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NEW POST: Many LAs are drastically cutting Post-16 transport, leaving disabled young people unable to get to college safely. A new report shows 65% of learners missed the academic year through transport issues. Ruth Perry of Natspec explains more… www.specialneedsjung...
December 6, 2024 at 6:02 AM
NEW POST: Many LAs are drastically cutting Post-16 transport, leaving disabled young people unable to get to college safely. A new report shows 65% of learners missed the academic year through transport issues. Ruth Perry of Natspec explains more… www.specialneedsjung...
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On SNJ Today: Ensuring young disabled people get suitable educational places is vital. But cuts to Post-16 transport means many can't get there. A report @Natspec shows students at 65% of their colleges had transport issues this year. Ruth Perry explains: www.specialneedsjung...
The true cost of cuts to post-16 transport support? Disabled young people’s life chances - Special Needs Jungle
A new report shows 65% of learners missed the academic year through transport issues as more LAs drastically cut Post-16 transport
www.specialneedsjungle.com
December 6, 2024 at 7:25 PM
On SNJ Today: Ensuring young disabled people get suitable educational places is vital. But cuts to Post-16 transport means many can't get there. A report @Natspec shows students at 65% of their colleges had transport issues this year. Ruth Perry explains: www.specialneedsjung...
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The Disabled Children's Partnership has published a #SEND Toolkit for MPs. Please pass this on to not only your MP, but also your local councillors and anyone else with decision-making powers: disabledchildrenspar...
December 7, 2024 at 11:00 AM
The Disabled Children's Partnership has published a #SEND Toolkit for MPs. Please pass this on to not only your MP, but also your local councillors and anyone else with decision-making powers: disabledchildrenspar...
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NEW POST: SNJ columnist Rachel Filmer connects the dots and issues a timely warning about how the definition of SEND is being shifted, and why we should be worried www.specialneedsjung...{SOCIAL_NETWORK}&utm_medium=ZM
December 9, 2024 at 6:02 AM
NEW POST: SNJ columnist Rachel Filmer connects the dots and issues a timely warning about how the definition of SEND is being shifted, and why we should be worried www.specialneedsjung...{SOCIAL_NETWORK}&utm_medium=ZM
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A new EPI study suggests 300,000 children are now missing from education - more than double official estimates.
Perhaps it's a good idea for the DfE to investigate the reasons why so many children find school intolerable they can't attend?
schoolsweek.co.uk/far-more-chi...
Perhaps it's a good idea for the DfE to investigate the reasons why so many children find school intolerable they can't attend?
schoolsweek.co.uk/far-more-chi...
Children 'missing' from school double DfE estimates - EPI
Study suggests 300,000 children are now missing from education - more than double official estimates
schoolsweek.co.uk
December 9, 2024 at 4:04 PM
A new EPI study suggests 300,000 children are now missing from education - more than double official estimates.
Perhaps it's a good idea for the DfE to investigate the reasons why so many children find school intolerable they can't attend?
schoolsweek.co.uk/far-more-chi...
Perhaps it's a good idea for the DfE to investigate the reasons why so many children find school intolerable they can't attend?
schoolsweek.co.uk/far-more-chi...
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On SNJ Today: How much does the definition of SEND matter? Quite a lot, says SNJ columnist Rachel Filmer, when it's being shifted to deny children the provision and school that's best for them. Rachel issues a timely warning we should be worried about... www.specialneedsjung...
December 9, 2024 at 7:25 PM
On SNJ Today: How much does the definition of SEND matter? Quite a lot, says SNJ columnist Rachel Filmer, when it's being shifted to deny children the provision and school that's best for them. Rachel issues a timely warning we should be worried about... www.specialneedsjung...
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Spending on SEND in England: something has to change says Institute for Fiscal Studies. The IFS says Reform to SEND funding and provision is needed- we’ll be looking closely at this report today.
ifs.org.uk/publications...
ifs.org.uk/publications...
Spending on special educational needs in England: something has to change | Institute for Fiscal Studies
Spending on special educational needs (SEND) is becoming unsustainable due to the rise in high needs. Reform to SEND funding and provision is needed.
ifs.org.uk
December 10, 2024 at 9:14 AM
Spending on SEND in England: something has to change says Institute for Fiscal Studies. The IFS says Reform to SEND funding and provision is needed- we’ll be looking closely at this report today.
ifs.org.uk/publications...
ifs.org.uk/publications...
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NEW POST: Yet another new report muses reducing the educational rights of disabled children. In dispassionate tones, the Institute for Fiscal Studies treats SEND learners like widgets instead of vulnerable children. Here's what we think… www.specialneedsjung...{SOCIAL_NETWORK}&utm_medium=ZM
December 11, 2024 at 6:02 AM
NEW POST: Yet another new report muses reducing the educational rights of disabled children. In dispassionate tones, the Institute for Fiscal Studies treats SEND learners like widgets instead of vulnerable children. Here's what we think… www.specialneedsjung...{SOCIAL_NETWORK}&utm_medium=ZM
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Our review of the area SEND inspection framework. "The review, and any actions that Ofsted and CQC take as a result, will not reduce accountability for children and young people with SEND." educationinspection.blog.gov.uk/2024/12/11/o...
Our review of the area SEND inspection framework
Through the Big Listen, children, parents, carers and professionals told us that the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system is ‘broken’. Families shared heartbreaking stories of thei...
educationinspection.blog.gov.uk
December 11, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Our review of the area SEND inspection framework. "The review, and any actions that Ofsted and CQC take as a result, will not reduce accountability for children and young people with SEND." educationinspection.blog.gov.uk/2024/12/11/o...
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NEW POST: 2024 saw a 55% rise in SEND Tribunal appeals. LAs had a 1.3% success rate that cost them £153m. But the cost to families? Incalculable. @CaptainK77 points out what it all means, along with our usual infographics from @TaniaLT www.specialneedsjung...{SOCIAL_NETWORK}&utm_medium=ZM
December 13, 2024 at 11:48 AM
Brought to you in association with the number 55, the half-life of SEND Regulation 43, and a marzipan dildo
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SNJ is cited in the Commons in a question about SEND funding, re our analysis of the £740 million for classrooms, not teachers. Lib Dem Marie Goldman correctly states “Children’s leaves are at stake.”
www.theyworkforyou.c....
www.theyworkforyou.c....
Business of the House
– in the House of Commons at 10:32 am 12 December 2024
www.theyworkforyou.com
December 13, 2024 at 3:40 PM
SNJ is cited in the Commons in a question about SEND funding, re our analysis of the £740 million for classrooms, not teachers. Lib Dem Marie Goldman correctly states “Children’s leaves are at stake.”
www.theyworkforyou.c....
www.theyworkforyou.c....
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On SNJ Today: LAs' indefensible SEND decision-making was overturned 98.7% of the time by the SEND Tribunal in 2024. With a 55% rise in appeals from families fighting council lawlessness, no wonder LAs want to get rid of parents' rights to legal redress.
December 13, 2024 at 7:25 PM
On SNJ Today: LAs' indefensible SEND decision-making was overturned 98.7% of the time by the SEND Tribunal in 2024. With a 55% rise in appeals from families fighting council lawlessness, no wonder LAs want to get rid of parents' rights to legal redress.
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What kind of society would willingly traumatise its children in the name of education? John Harris says as claims about practices in two flagship London schools are investigated, it’s time to stop and think about what schools are really for www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
What kind of society would willingly traumatise its children in the name of education? | John Harris
As claims about practices in two flagship London academies are investigated, it’s time to stop and think about what schools are really for, says Guardian columnist John Harris
www.theguardian.com
December 16, 2024 at 8:11 AM
What kind of society would willingly traumatise its children in the name of education? John Harris says as claims about practices in two flagship London schools are investigated, it’s time to stop and think about what schools are really for www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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NEW POST: Ofsted and the CQC recommend far-reaching improvements to boost SEND transition to adulthood as report finds systemic “longstanding weakness” www.specialneedsjung...
December 17, 2024 at 6:02 AM
NEW POST: Ofsted and the CQC recommend far-reaching improvements to boost SEND transition to adulthood as report finds systemic “longstanding weakness” www.specialneedsjung...
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Not a speechmaker but a strategist: Keir Starmer’s approach to Europe is all about quiet progress.
The big picture? Less divergence, more alignment, & cautious bridge-building.
…but is he going far enough fast enough?
The big picture? Less divergence, more alignment, & cautious bridge-building.
…but is he going far enough fast enough?
Quietly, Starmer is closing our gaps with Europe
Starmer’s refusal to consider a return to the EU or the single market angers Europhiles, but a new report suggests a quiet change.
eastangliabylines.co.uk
December 15, 2024 at 8:19 AM
Not a speechmaker but a strategist: Keir Starmer’s approach to Europe is all about quiet progress.
The big picture? Less divergence, more alignment, & cautious bridge-building.
…but is he going far enough fast enough?
The big picture? Less divergence, more alignment, & cautious bridge-building.
…but is he going far enough fast enough?
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Larry the Lexiter spinning conspiracy theory that UK university sacking an econ prof because (according to Larry) he is sceptical about benefits of migration. The clue here is this is someone who is on a PT contract but at institution since 1992: ie a retired person not being kept on amid cutbacks
It’s not bigotry to worry about migration – the latest figures tell a complex story | Larry Elliott
Large parts of Britain would not function without migrants, but there are consequences for housing, GDP and productivity, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2024 at 9:44 AM
Larry the Lexiter spinning conspiracy theory that UK university sacking an econ prof because (according to Larry) he is sceptical about benefits of migration. The clue here is this is someone who is on a PT contract but at institution since 1992: ie a retired person not being kept on amid cutbacks
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Time that the Blue Hydrogen gaslighting by government and the fossil fuel industry was blue-lighted by more of the mainstream media too...
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The Stanlow refinery is being converted to hydrogen power with government help. Will it work? What does it mean for the local population? | George Powell
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Powering Stanlow using hydrogen – the inside story
The Stanlow refinery is being converted to hydrogen power with government help. Will it work? What does it mean for the local population?
northwestbylines.co.uk
November 19, 2024 at 5:13 PM
Time that the Blue Hydrogen gaslighting by government and the fossil fuel industry was blue-lighted by more of the mainstream media too...
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"In the age of Trump, when the US is no longer the predictable guarantor it once was, Britain cannot thrive alone and in the cold. It’s not ideology or idealism, but hard-headed, practical common sense." https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/nov/29/brexit-donald-trump-britain-eu-us?CMP=Sha…
Brexit makes no sense in a world dominated by Trump. Britain’s place is back in the EU | Jonathan Freedland
From defence to trade, the incoming US president is upending the old order – and standing apart from our neighbours leaves us dangerously exposed, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
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November 29, 2024 at 4:43 PM
"In the age of Trump, when the US is no longer the predictable guarantor it once was, Britain cannot thrive alone and in the cold. It’s not ideology or idealism, but hard-headed, practical common sense." https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/nov/29/brexit-donald-trump-britain-eu-us?CMP=Sha…
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He's turned out to be a very effective advocate for reform of political funding, Elon Musk. Even if inadvertently.
Government may cap UK political donations to limit foreign influence
Proposal comes after billionaire Elon Musk reportedly said he would donate £79m to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party
buff.ly
December 2, 2024 at 7:06 PM
He's turned out to be a very effective advocate for reform of political funding, Elon Musk. Even if inadvertently.
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A Whitehall source said: “There is a growing realisation that one of the few levers the government actually has to pull that will have any significant impact on growth is securing closer ties to our biggest trading bloc- the EU.” Well, yes. Slow handclap.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Labour to tell EU: We’ll take your students if you help our lawyers
A ‘cultural enrichment programme’ would bring young Europeans to Britain for set-length courses in exchange for cutting red tape
www.thetimes.com
December 2, 2024 at 6:58 PM
A Whitehall source said: “There is a growing realisation that one of the few levers the government actually has to pull that will have any significant impact on growth is securing closer ties to our biggest trading bloc- the EU.” Well, yes. Slow handclap.
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
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The best thing about BlueSky is not financing a sociopath.
December 5, 2024 at 6:27 AM
The best thing about BlueSky is not financing a sociopath.
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Thank you @bsky.app for suspending the fake account within hours of it being reported. On X there are several fake accounts which have been live for more than a year & X has proved incapable of removing them. What a difference. The sky is most definitely bluer here🙏
December 5, 2024 at 6:18 AM
Thank you @bsky.app for suspending the fake account within hours of it being reported. On X there are several fake accounts which have been live for more than a year & X has proved incapable of removing them. What a difference. The sky is most definitely bluer here🙏
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "There has been no oppression for the white man in this country ... it is white men on this side of the aisle telling us, people of color on this side of the aisle, that y'all are the ones being oppressed."
November 20, 2024 at 6:35 PM
Rep. Jasmine Crockett: "There has been no oppression for the white man in this country ... it is white men on this side of the aisle telling us, people of color on this side of the aisle, that y'all are the ones being oppressed."