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DWP needs overhaul to restore trust after carer’s allowance scandal, adviser says
Liz Sayce, who led inquiry into department’s failures, ‘distressed’ at carers being blamed for running up huge overpayments
www.theguardian.com
December 14, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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oliverscampaign.bsky.social
#Oliverscampaign
Today it is #WorldCandleDay where we come together to light a candle to remember our children who have died
Please join me in lighting a candle to remember Oliver & all the other lost children

#WorldwideCandleLightingDay
December 14, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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sedsconnective.org
Gift guide tools for the kitchen
by our occupational therapist adviser Tara and ideas from our members !
We are the world's first hypermobility and neurodivergent charity
www.sedsconnective.org

#hypermobility #neurodivergence #EDS #HSD #CommunityVoices
#charity #MakingADifference
December 14, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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autisticrealms.bsky.social
Sunday, another Watch Party with @stimpunks.org
This week:
Self-compassion in autism. Being kind & caring for yourself & your mental health @autismeurope.bsky.social
W Lawson & P Vermeulen

youtu.be/cMexFxRmuLE?...

We live where we’re interested
We need an environment that embraces our humanity
Wenn Lawson & Peter Vermeulen: Self-compassion in autism. Being kind and caring for yourself and ...
YouTube video by Autism- Europe
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December 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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enquirereachasl.bsky.social
If your child has a #disability there are a range of laws relating to #education and additional support.

Our Disability Rights pages provide some helpful information - from key legislation to advice on getting support in place.

Visit: enquire.org.uk/parents/righ...

@contactfamilies.bsky.social
Disability rights - Enquire
If your child is disabled, it’s important to know all professionals working with your child must work to protect your child’s rights, providing support and reasonable adjustments where needed, so
enquire.org.uk
December 11, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social
Crisis what crisis?
stu-mcmillan-msp.bsky.social Stuart McMillan MSP @stu-mcmillan-msp.bsky.social · 3d
📰 Here's my column from today's Greenock Telegraph covering the @snp.org in government's proven investment in public services, and the First Minister's speech to launch of 'It's Scotland's Energy'.
December 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
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jamesmcenaney.bsky.social
The SNP has failed to deliver on its promises around teacher numbers in Scotland's schools.

Official data shows that three key commitments have not been delivered.

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2568306...
Data shows SNP fails to deliver on teacher numbers promises
Official figures show that teacher numbers remain well below the levels pledged by the Scottish Government in recent years.
www.heraldscotland.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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jamesmcenaney.bsky.social
The government has published a flurry of education data today. If you know where to look, you can find clear evidence of broken SNP promises.
heraldscotland.bsky.social The Herald @heraldscotland.bsky.social · 5d
The SNP has made a number of specific, measurable commitments around teacher numbers. Official data now shows that it has failed to meet any of them.

Education Writer and former teacher @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social analyses the figures 👇
December 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social
Important read. Please share.
neilmackay.bsky.social Neil Mackay @neilmackay.bsky.social · 7d
‘Poverty is a human rights violation. We cannot realise our own human rights until we address tax’

I talk to Scotland’s human rights chief who says poverty is trashing citizens rights to food, warmth, education and healthcare. ‘It robs people of dignity’.

My Big Read @heraldscotland.bsky.social
Sickened human rights chief reveals how poverty is destroying Scotland
The head of the Scottish Human Rights Commission steps forward to say that poverty is robbing citizens of their dignity. She talks candidly to our…
www.heraldscotland.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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enquirereachasl.bsky.social
This time of year is usually when we start to recieve more questions around #placingrequests.

Today's #FAQFriday highlights some key things you need to know including who to submit your request to, and what needs to be included.

For more information, visit: enquire.org.uk/.../choosing...
Today's FAQ Friday uses a dark teal colour scheme and asks how do I make a placing request? Answer card one of three explains that there are different routes to progress a placing request depending on where you want your child to go to school. If the request is to a local authority run school, the request must go to the local authority responsible for running the school. This may be different from the local authority area you live in. For independent or grant-aided schools, an application should be made to the local authority where the child lives. Answer card two of three highlights placing requests must be made in writing, or in another form that can be referenced or accessed in the future, for example video or audio recording. Placing requests are usually made through the local authority website. The final answer card of the set explains that a placing request must include particular information including your name and address, your child's name and age, the name of their current school (if any), the name of the schol you have chosen and the reasons for your choice.
December 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
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autisticrealms.bsky.social
Did you know that you can sign up to become an affiliate of NeuroHub with me and @emergentdivergence.com

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Access to regular live chat and drop-ins

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Join NeuroHub Community Space | Autistic Realms
Join me & David Gray-Hammond in our new community NeuroHub. Access to exclusive webinars, resources and space to connect with others! Hope to see some o ...
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December 5, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2567671...
Councils sound alarm over ‘untested’ class-time cuts that could cost £300m
Councils warn Scottish Government plans to cut teachers’ class time are untested, unfunded and could cost up to £300m, raising serious concerns…
www.heraldscotland.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Another fantastic resource! ✨
stickmancomms.bsky.social Stickman Communications @stickmancomms.bsky.social · 9d
One particular challenge of managing non-visible symptoms - like pain, overwhelm, and fatigue, is how often we 'push through' and aggravate them because social norms say we can't behave in the way we actually need to. For example, I've just been chatting with someone who -
card reading "I need to leave to manage a medical condition/disability. Don't worry. this is normal for me. I will return if and when I can."
December 5, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
Labour education spokeswoman quits over friendship with convicted sex offender
Pam Duncan-Glancy has resigned from her role as Labour education spokeswoman over her friendship with a convicted sex offender
www.scotsman.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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oliverscampaign.bsky.social
#Oliverscampaign
We didn’t suddenly create more neurodivergent people.
We finally started listening.
Diagnosis is not a trend, it’s visibility, understanding, and long overdue recognition
December 4, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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autisticrealms.bsky.social
Wonderful news from Reframing Autism LEANS is expanding to Australia!

Learning About Neurodiversity at School is a free, teacher-delivered curriculum that introduces neurodiversity concepts to children aged 8-11

salvesen-research.ed.ac.uk/leans

reframingautism.org.au/leans-austra...
World-Leading, Evidence-Based Neurodiversity Education Program to Launch in Australia - Reframing Autism
Autistic-led education organisation, Reframing Autism is proud to announce that it is bringing the internationally acclaimed Learning About Neurodiversity at School (LEANS) program to Australia in 202...
reframingautism.org.au
December 3, 2025 at 7:56 AM
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
SNP ministers 'putting classroom staff at risk' by failing to fund ASN
GMB Scotland said funding from the Scottish Government was not ‘close to being enough’
www.scotsman.com
December 3, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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enquirereachasl.bsky.social
Did you know? Through our Untangling ASL work, we have created a range of downloadable info cards for others to use with key information related to additional support for learning.

Visit: enquire.org.uk/untangling-a...

#UntanglingASL #additionalsupportforlearning #education #school
A series of three graphic and image led cards showcase some of the resources available on the new Untangling ASL webpage. The first card displays the FAQ cards which use a two tone colour template, with a white box which poses the question being asked and a summary of the answer. Large FAQ features on the card with a smaller white knot graphic displayed in the top right corner. Two examples are displayed on a dark navy background, with a thin red string graphic running throughout and two large question marks. Card two of the set promoting the new resources available as part of the Untangling ASL works highlights the information cards for parents and carers. The parent and carer cards use a red and orange two tone layout, with a large white knot on the first card of the set with the graphic continued throughout the remaining cards in the set. This card displays an image of the set for parents and carers under white writing which reads Untangling ASL and orange writing which reads Information cards for parents and carers. The images are displayed on a dark navy background, with a thin red string graphic running throughout. Card three promotes the new set of resources available as part of the Untangling ASL work highlighting the information cards for professionals. The professionals cards use a light blue and yellow two tone layout, with a large cream knot on the first card of the set with the graphic continued throughout the remaining cards in the set. This card displays an image of the set for professionals under white writing which reads Untangling ASL and cream writing which reads Information cards for professionals. The images are displayed on a dark navy background, with a thin red string graphic running throughout.
December 3, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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sedsconnective.org
Today 3rd December is International Day of Persons with Disabilities!⁠
Disabilities come in many forms both visible and invisible
We are not all the same
#hypermobility #neurodivergence #EDS #HSD

#IDPWD #IDPWD2025
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December 3, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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emmalgsutton.bsky.social
Pushing for attendance isn't the same as making sure every student feels welcomed, safe, supported & included in school

If children don't attend, ask what needs to change about school, not what the child needs to do differently
lessoncopy.bsky.social Nathan Lessoncopy @lessoncopy.bsky.social · 11d
A half day absence is not always a half day of missed learning.

A half day attendance is not always a half day of learning.

The “attendance” system measures a very small window of presence at registration times.
tesmagazine.bsky.social Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 12d
The government is focusing attention and funding on trying to solve the attendance crisis. But how sure are we that steps to tackle persistent absence will actually lead to a significant shift in outcomes? @ellencph.bsky.social explores
December 3, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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jamesmcenaney.bsky.social
Has the SQA been replaced or simply rebranded? Officials at the exam board say it's the former, but critics are a long way from convinced.

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2566657...
Is the SQA being replaced or is this just a rebrand?
Scotland's 'new' exam board begins work today, but are we going to see meaningful change or more of the same?
www.heraldscotland.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social
www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow...
Scotland in 'mental health crisis' as young people referred for treatment and rejected
The Scottish Government states that 90% of children and young people should start treatment within 18 weeks of referral to CAMHS.
www.glasgowlive.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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www.edinburghlive.co.uk/news/edinbur...
Midlothian woman dragged child along corridor and locked another in a cupboard
Retired children’s home employee Dorothy Kane, 68, was convicted of two charges of using cruel and unnatural treatment towards children in her care.
www.edinburghlive.co.uk
November 30, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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empoweredscotland.bsky.social
www.scotsman.com/news/politic...
SNP ministers urged to launch probe into huge rise in pupils with ASN
The Commission on School Reform said the current position is ‘unsustainable’
www.scotsman.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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heraldscotland.bsky.social
'These concerns don’t deserve to be taken seriously, and anyone pretending otherwise – perhaps out of fear, or convenience, or the pursuit of online clicks – is a coward' || @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social

www.heraldscotland.com/opin...
November 28, 2025 at 11:47 AM