Elizabeth Stanley
@elizabethstanley.bsky.social
#SEND, parent, teacher, Ex- SENCO, SEN Law. All about Children and Young people with special needs. Personal reflections 🇬🇧🇨🇿🇬🇾🇪🇺
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Day 2 of the Supreme Court Hearing reconsidering Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Tuesday 21st October
See our website for a summary of Day 1 and details of how to follow on the livestream:
openjusticecourtofprotection.org
See our website for a summary of Day 1 and details of how to follow on the livestream:
openjusticecourtofprotection.org
Promoting Open Justice in the Court of Protection
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October 20, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Day 2 of the Supreme Court Hearing reconsidering Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, Tuesday 21st October
See our website for a summary of Day 1 and details of how to follow on the livestream:
openjusticecourtofprotection.org
See our website for a summary of Day 1 and details of how to follow on the livestream:
openjusticecourtofprotection.org
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12 October 1906 | Czech Jewish woman, Helena Hoenigová, was born in Prague.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from Theresienstadt ghetto on 6 September 1943. Registered in the camp. She did not survive.
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Women at Auschwitz
Lesson: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
She was deported to #Auschwitz from Theresienstadt ghetto on 6 September 1943. Registered in the camp. She did not survive.
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Women at Auschwitz
Lesson: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
October 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
12 October 1906 | Czech Jewish woman, Helena Hoenigová, was born in Prague.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from Theresienstadt ghetto on 6 September 1943. Registered in the camp. She did not survive.
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Women at Auschwitz
Lesson: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
She was deported to #Auschwitz from Theresienstadt ghetto on 6 September 1943. Registered in the camp. She did not survive.
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Women at Auschwitz
Lesson: https://lekcja.auschwitz.org/2022_kobiety_en/
Not sure what the governments logic is in not providing Covid vaccines to unpaid and paid carers, lose these people out of the health and social care system and there’s a crisis? #carers #unpaidcarers @carers-uk.bsky.social
October 12, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Not sure what the governments logic is in not providing Covid vaccines to unpaid and paid carers, lose these people out of the health and social care system and there’s a crisis? #carers #unpaidcarers @carers-uk.bsky.social
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After a long pause, I've just done another England Covid & NHS update as we head into the autumn/winter season.
TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.
christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...
TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.
christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...
England is now experiencing a significant Covid wave, after 10 months of relative quiet
The latest Covid situation in England and a look at where NHS services are as we head into winter
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October 10, 2025 at 1:10 PM
After a long pause, I've just done another England Covid & NHS update as we head into the autumn/winter season.
TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.
christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...
TLDR: we're in a significant Covid wave now, the NHS is stretched, get boosted if you're eligible.
christinapagel.substack.com/p/england-is...
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The Kingdon inquiry into the NHS child hearing scandal has launched its call for evidence. If you have experience of children’s hearing services in England or work in them visit: www.gov.uk/government/c...
May 10, 2025 at 11:07 AM
The Kingdon inquiry into the NHS child hearing scandal has launched its call for evidence. If you have experience of children’s hearing services in England or work in them visit: www.gov.uk/government/c...
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I’m off social media for Lent, back in mid April . 🙏🏼 👋🏼
March 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I’m off social media for Lent, back in mid April . 🙏🏼 👋🏼
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The SCN welcomes a new members: the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland, which brings the membership of the Network to 111 courts from all 46 States
tinyurl.com/bdeeusb4
#ECHR #CEDH #ECHRscn
tinyurl.com/bdeeusb4
#ECHR #CEDH #ECHRscn
March 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
The SCN welcomes a new members: the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland, which brings the membership of the Network to 111 courts from all 46 States
tinyurl.com/bdeeusb4
#ECHR #CEDH #ECHRscn
tinyurl.com/bdeeusb4
#ECHR #CEDH #ECHRscn
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“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
February 22, 2025 at 4:50 AM
“If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing.”
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
A classic quote from Malcolm X, who was assassinated 60 years ago today.
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The government is busy - but the work is not being reported. From banning toxic pesticides to funding green jobs, here are 20 things that happened last week.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
Government is busy: but the media are not telling you
Despite what the press tells us, the government is very busy, often doing popular things. But you wouldn’t know it from the press coverage
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February 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
The government is busy - but the work is not being reported. From banning toxic pesticides to funding green jobs, here are 20 things that happened last week.
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
@eastangliabylines.co.uk @stephenmcnair.bsky.social
Important petition for our disabled women. When I went for my screening I asked about women with learning disabilities and disabled women it was met with a ‘well we try but……
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Petition: Provide funding to support Breast & Cervical Cancer Screening for Disabled Women
We want the government to increase funding to ensure every facility is properly equipped to provide equal care. All women, regardless of disability, should be able to access cancer screenings without ...
petition.parliament.uk
February 18, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Important petition for our disabled women. When I went for my screening I asked about women with learning disabilities and disabled women it was met with a ‘well we try but……
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
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We’re tracking #SocialCare quality and access, as part of our #QualityWatch programme with @healthfoundation.bsky.social.
The number of service providers rated as requiring improvement has gone up from 14.6% in 2019, to 16.5% in 2024. Find out more 👇
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/adu...
The number of service providers rated as requiring improvement has gone up from 14.6% in 2019, to 16.5% in 2024. Find out more 👇
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/adu...
Adult social care services
This indicator uses routinely published data to understand the quality of adult social services in England.
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk
February 3, 2025 at 1:32 PM
We’re tracking #SocialCare quality and access, as part of our #QualityWatch programme with @healthfoundation.bsky.social.
The number of service providers rated as requiring improvement has gone up from 14.6% in 2019, to 16.5% in 2024. Find out more 👇
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/adu...
The number of service providers rated as requiring improvement has gone up from 14.6% in 2019, to 16.5% in 2024. Find out more 👇
www.nuffieldtrust.org.uk/resource/adu...
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Court of Appeal says judges’ names should not be anonymised
transparencyproject.org.uk/court-of-app...
transparencyproject.org.uk/court-of-app...
Court of Appeal says judges’ names should not be anonymised
The Court of Appeal has unanimously allowed an appeal by journalists Louise Tickle, Hannah Summers and several media organisations against an order made by Mr J
transparencyproject.org.uk
January 24, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Court of Appeal says judges’ names should not be anonymised
transparencyproject.org.uk/court-of-app...
transparencyproject.org.uk/court-of-app...
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Stigmatising views, inaccessible public transport, a lack of job and volunteering opportunities, and the failure of schools to make reasonable adjustments, all contribute to the loneliness experienced by young disabled people, according to new government research.
Impact of loneliness on young disabled people is ‘wide-reaching’, new research finds
Stigmatising views, inaccessible public transport, a lack of job and volunteering opportunities, and the failure of schools to make reasonable adjustments, all contribute to the loneliness experien…
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January 11, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Stigmatising views, inaccessible public transport, a lack of job and volunteering opportunities, and the failure of schools to make reasonable adjustments, all contribute to the loneliness experienced by young disabled people, according to new government research.
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57 companies are responsible for 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions since 2016.
These companies include fossil fuel giants like Chevron, Shell, and BP, who have been raking in record profits.
The profits of Big Oil should not be more important than the future of our planet.
These companies include fossil fuel giants like Chevron, Shell, and BP, who have been raking in record profits.
The profits of Big Oil should not be more important than the future of our planet.
Just 57 companies linked to 80% of greenhouse gas emissions since 2016
Analysis reveals many big producers increased output of fossil fuels and related emissions in seven years after Paris climate deal
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2025 at 11:33 PM
57 companies are responsible for 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions since 2016.
These companies include fossil fuel giants like Chevron, Shell, and BP, who have been raking in record profits.
The profits of Big Oil should not be more important than the future of our planet.
These companies include fossil fuel giants like Chevron, Shell, and BP, who have been raking in record profits.
The profits of Big Oil should not be more important than the future of our planet.
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D/deaf individuals and capacity assessment – important observations from the Court of Protection: www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/d-deaf-indiv...
D/deaf individuals and capacity assessment – important observations from the Court of Protection
Ahead of more detailed coverage of the nuances of this complicated case in the February 2025 Mental Capacity Report, it is worth highlighting the ‘lessons learned’ section of the judgment of Theis …
www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk
January 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
D/deaf individuals and capacity assessment – important observations from the Court of Protection: www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/d-deaf-indiv...
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This is very good, more please
Just what is a resource base or a unit then.
And how is it different to Alternative Provision.
I HAVE OPINIONS www.specialneedsjungle.com/sen-resource...
And how is it different to Alternative Provision.
I HAVE OPINIONS www.specialneedsjungle.com/sen-resource...
SEN Resource Bases and Unit Provision in Secondary—what are they and do they count as inclusion? - Special Needs Jungle
Nancy Gedge, who manages a mainstream secondary resource base, explains what they are and how to ensure they're inclusive
www.specialneedsjungle.com
January 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
This is very good, more please
When you open a case file you’ve not looked at for a while and find a file of ‘authorities’ you’d forgotten you did! WIN #legal #Specialneeds #tribunals
January 9, 2025 at 1:44 PM
When you open a case file you’ve not looked at for a while and find a file of ‘authorities’ you’d forgotten you did! WIN #legal #Specialneeds #tribunals
Is anyone even talking about ‘Local offers’ directory/website - most I’ve seen are absolutely dreadful. With a bit of thought and creativity they could be so much more. (s.30 CFA 2014) (part 4 SEND regs)
#SEND
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/6...
www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/15...
#SEND
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/6...
www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/15...
Children and Families Act 2014 - Explanatory Notes
www.legislation.gov.uk
January 9, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Is anyone even talking about ‘Local offers’ directory/website - most I’ve seen are absolutely dreadful. With a bit of thought and creativity they could be so much more. (s.30 CFA 2014) (part 4 SEND regs)
#SEND
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/6...
www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/15...
#SEND
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2014/6...
www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2014/15...
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Everybody remember to go get you a library card to help keep them funded
December 27, 2024 at 7:17 PM
Everybody remember to go get you a library card to help keep them funded
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Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský is the first individual to control Britain’s postal service since it was privatised in 2013. Indeed, he will be one of just a handful to have held sole dominion over it since King Henry VIII, who founded it in 1516.
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www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Parcels of land: is the Czech Sphinx gazing at Royal Mail’s property assets?
Daniel Křetínský could be hoping to develop or sell off the company’s portfolio of about 1,800 sites
www.theguardian.com
December 23, 2024 at 9:47 AM
Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský is the first individual to control Britain’s postal service since it was privatised in 2013. Indeed, he will be one of just a handful to have held sole dominion over it since King Henry VIII, who founded it in 1516.
Thread
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Thread
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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One of the coolest things about publishing a book in Norway is that the gov will automatically buy 1k copies, 1.5K if its a children's book, these will then be distributed to all the libraries.
December 22, 2024 at 12:24 PM
One of the coolest things about publishing a book in Norway is that the gov will automatically buy 1k copies, 1.5K if its a children's book, these will then be distributed to all the libraries.
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NEW: Average UK electricity bills have more than doubled in twenty years - even though consumption has dropped 25%.
December 19, 2024 at 1:26 PM
NEW: Average UK electricity bills have more than doubled in twenty years - even though consumption has dropped 25%.
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Brought to you in association with the number 55, the half-life of SEND Regulation 43, and a marzipan dildo
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