Melanie Johnson
@melaniecjohnson.bsky.social
#Parentcarer #disability #SENDsky
I like music, fossils and space
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I like music, fossils and space
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The countdown is on!
Only 7 days left to join Astronaut Tim Peake at the Science Museum for a day of fun activities celebrating the 10th anniversary of his mission to the International Space Station.
Get your free admission tickets: https://bit.ly/4iLCl3p
Only 7 days left to join Astronaut Tim Peake at the Science Museum for a day of fun activities celebrating the 10th anniversary of his mission to the International Space Station.
Get your free admission tickets: https://bit.ly/4iLCl3p
December 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The countdown is on!
Only 7 days left to join Astronaut Tim Peake at the Science Museum for a day of fun activities celebrating the 10th anniversary of his mission to the International Space Station.
Get your free admission tickets: https://bit.ly/4iLCl3p
Only 7 days left to join Astronaut Tim Peake at the Science Museum for a day of fun activities celebrating the 10th anniversary of his mission to the International Space Station.
Get your free admission tickets: https://bit.ly/4iLCl3p
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Some great fossil finds coming in today! Clearly the rough weather has done some good to the beaches with plenty of fool's gold ammonites about and even a beautiful set of 3 articulated ichthyosaur vertebra!
December 6, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Some great fossil finds coming in today! Clearly the rough weather has done some good to the beaches with plenty of fool's gold ammonites about and even a beautiful set of 3 articulated ichthyosaur vertebra!
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Wet Leg were so good last night. Well worth the pain of being at work early this morning.
November 14, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Wet Leg were so good last night. Well worth the pain of being at work early this morning.
Awesome
November 13, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Awesome
Wet Leg blew the roof off the Rpyal Albert Hall. Awesome
November 13, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Wet Leg blew the roof off the Rpyal Albert Hall. Awesome
Loving this #OnceUponATimeInSpace
Once Upon a Time in Space review – the fascinating, intimate tales of the people who climbed inside the shuttle
Once Upon a Time in Space review – the fascinating, intimate tales of the people who climbed inside the shuttle
This highly personal look at the space race interviews those involved in the 70s programme that destroyed the dominance of white, male astronauts. It’s a relatable watch which makes the cosmos seem smaller
www.theguardian.com
November 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Loving this #OnceUponATimeInSpace
Wow
Today's theft from the Louvre (
art-crime.blogspot.com/2025/10/jewe...) is making me think about my favorite series of museum heists. Buckle up for a 🧵 on priceless porcelains, the Dead Zoo Gang, a Pekinese named Looty, and the unsolved mystery of who's stealing Chinese art from European museums.
art-crime.blogspot.com/2025/10/jewe...) is making me think about my favorite series of museum heists. Buckle up for a 🧵 on priceless porcelains, the Dead Zoo Gang, a Pekinese named Looty, and the unsolved mystery of who's stealing Chinese art from European museums.
Jewel Heist at the Musée du Louvre
"A blog about art crimes, illicit trafficking, forgery, art theft and cultural heritage protection."
art-crime.blogspot.com
October 20, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Wow
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All the Heads I know are on their knees, seeing children presenting with more complex needs than ever before, extreme behaviour and limited funding.
The majority of this is in EYFS and Year 1. So instead of announcing something to help this, we'll raise a target to add pressure.
The majority of this is in EYFS and Year 1. So instead of announcing something to help this, we'll raise a target to add pressure.
October 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
All the Heads I know are on their knees, seeing children presenting with more complex needs than ever before, extreme behaviour and limited funding.
The majority of this is in EYFS and Year 1. So instead of announcing something to help this, we'll raise a target to add pressure.
The majority of this is in EYFS and Year 1. So instead of announcing something to help this, we'll raise a target to add pressure.
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An actor with Down's syndrome has completed a 16-mile walk in a bid to raise awareness of the barriers people with learning difficulties face when trying to access healthcare. What’s your child with LD’s experience? www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/...
Doctors actor highlights healthcare access issues on walk
Rishard Beckett who has Down's syndrome says people with learning difficulties face NHS access struggles.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 29, 2025 at 9:04 AM
An actor with Down's syndrome has completed a 16-mile walk in a bid to raise awareness of the barriers people with learning difficulties face when trying to access healthcare. What’s your child with LD’s experience? www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/...
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How about a trip to space this weekend?
Our new gallery full of star objects and stellar stories is now open and it’s completely free to visit. Head towards our IMAX: The Ronson Theatre in the museum’s West Hall to see it for yourself.
Book a free museum ticket now: https://bit.ly/3VwvdNA
Our new gallery full of star objects and stellar stories is now open and it’s completely free to visit. Head towards our IMAX: The Ronson Theatre in the museum’s West Hall to see it for yourself.
Book a free museum ticket now: https://bit.ly/3VwvdNA
September 25, 2025 at 2:32 PM
How about a trip to space this weekend?
Our new gallery full of star objects and stellar stories is now open and it’s completely free to visit. Head towards our IMAX: The Ronson Theatre in the museum’s West Hall to see it for yourself.
Book a free museum ticket now: https://bit.ly/3VwvdNA
Our new gallery full of star objects and stellar stories is now open and it’s completely free to visit. Head towards our IMAX: The Ronson Theatre in the museum’s West Hall to see it for yourself.
Book a free museum ticket now: https://bit.ly/3VwvdNA
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Thanks to the lobbying of thousands of parents, including our #SaveOurChildrensRights campaign, the mood over the future of #EHCPs seems to have shifted. Keep up the great work! Starmer on collision course with MPs who fear SEND reforms mean ‘austerity’ inews.co.uk/news/education/s...
Starmer on collision course with MPs who fear SEND reforms mean ‘austerity’
Impartial news & intelligent debate
inews.co.uk
September 22, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Thanks to the lobbying of thousands of parents, including our #SaveOurChildrensRights campaign, the mood over the future of #EHCPs seems to have shifted. Keep up the great work! Starmer on collision course with MPs who fear SEND reforms mean ‘austerity’ inews.co.uk/news/education/s...
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It’s time to fix the SEND system. Because there’s nothing ‘special’ about an education that works for all of us.
Today parents are taking the #FightForOrdinary to Parliament.
Today parents are taking the #FightForOrdinary to Parliament.
September 15, 2025 at 8:11 AM
It’s time to fix the SEND system. Because there’s nothing ‘special’ about an education that works for all of us.
Today parents are taking the #FightForOrdinary to Parliament.
Today parents are taking the #FightForOrdinary to Parliament.
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This is key to the reforms - "Establish a clear definition of inclusion: The DfE must define what constitutes an inclusive mainstream school and provide statutory guidance to ensure consistent implementation."
How do we fix SEND while respecting rights? Here are SNJ’s 80 practical recommendations to solve the SEND Emergency: www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
SNJ’s 80 practical recommendations to solve the SEND Emergency - Special Needs Jungle
Our submission to the SEND Inquiry 2025 has 80 practical recommendations to solve the SEND Emergency. Take a look & let us know your thoughts
www.specialneedsjungle.com
September 7, 2025 at 11:05 AM
This is key to the reforms - "Establish a clear definition of inclusion: The DfE must define what constitutes an inclusive mainstream school and provide statutory guidance to ensure consistent implementation."
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"Because they were all obsessed with curing me. Rather than equipping me"
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
From pop producer to activist: Robin Millar on the barriers disabled people still face
He made his name with chart-topping hits – now the Scope chair wants to change how society sees disability
www.theguardian.com
September 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
"Because they were all obsessed with curing me. Rather than equipping me"
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
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Let’s fight for a system that works.
Invite your MP to the @dcpcampaign.bsky.social and Let Us Learn Too event in Parliament: support.disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk/en-gb/invite...
#FightForOrdinary
Invite your MP to the @dcpcampaign.bsky.social and Let Us Learn Too event in Parliament: support.disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk/en-gb/invite...
#FightForOrdinary
September 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Let’s fight for a system that works.
Invite your MP to the @dcpcampaign.bsky.social and Let Us Learn Too event in Parliament: support.disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk/en-gb/invite...
#FightForOrdinary
Invite your MP to the @dcpcampaign.bsky.social and Let Us Learn Too event in Parliament: support.disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk/en-gb/invite...
#FightForOrdinary
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On SNJ Today: We're being assailed by forked tongues pretending to care about SEND families, as they plot to demolish their rights. SEND parent and campaigner, Amber Windsor, calls on parents to be strong and fight back: www.specialneedsjungle.com/i...
September 4, 2025 at 6:25 PM
On SNJ Today: We're being assailed by forked tongues pretending to care about SEND families, as they plot to demolish their rights. SEND parent and campaigner, Amber Windsor, calls on parents to be strong and fight back: www.specialneedsjungle.com/i...
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I went to see @robinince.bsky.social in Burnham on Sea last night - talking about his new book, life, poems - it was moving, effervescent, deeply empathetic and of course funny.
I have two recommendations: buy the book! Go and see Robin on tour!
robinince.com
I have two recommendations: buy the book! Go and see Robin on tour!
robinince.com
September 7, 2025 at 7:57 AM
I went to see @robinince.bsky.social in Burnham on Sea last night - talking about his new book, life, poems - it was moving, effervescent, deeply empathetic and of course funny.
I have two recommendations: buy the book! Go and see Robin on tour!
robinince.com
I have two recommendations: buy the book! Go and see Robin on tour!
robinince.com
That was insanely good, perfection! I loved hearing all of those songs live and what better way to end than with Giant Peach. Everyday is Giant Peach day
10 years ago today on the 29th August 2015 Wolf Alice played a secret set at the Reading Festival
A terrific 21 minutes!
youtu.be/sYo5LGp0ds8
A terrific 21 minutes!
youtu.be/sYo5LGp0ds8
Wolf Alice secret set
YouTube video by uther john
youtu.be
August 29, 2025 at 3:23 PM
That was insanely good, perfection! I loved hearing all of those songs live and what better way to end than with Giant Peach. Everyday is Giant Peach day
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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.
www.bbc.com
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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Wait, Olivia Rodrigo brought out #RobertSmith Now I am gutted for turning over 😬 #Glastonbury
June 30, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Wait, Olivia Rodrigo brought out #RobertSmith Now I am gutted for turning over 😬 #Glastonbury
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#MolluscMonday: the wonderful ammonite lampposts of Lyme Regis.
June 30, 2025 at 6:23 AM
#MolluscMonday: the wonderful ammonite lampposts of Lyme Regis.
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I can't imagine what Wolf Alice could do to top Blue Weekend in my eyes, but between Bloom Baby Bloom and The Sofa, the new era is shaping up v nicely indeed
June 29, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I can't imagine what Wolf Alice could do to top Blue Weekend in my eyes, but between Bloom Baby Bloom and The Sofa, the new era is shaping up v nicely indeed