The voice stays even. We don't rush. Dialogue is kept to a minimum. Face stays neutral. Here we are. We've got this.

The LGSCO upheld 92% of SEND complaints this year, with the ombudsman calling on the government to extend its powers. A damning report says failures cause thousands of children to have their development delayed by months or years. inkl.com/a/gpARQjIAvXM

Me: What do you dread most? Neurodiverse people: online forms DfE: What's the biggest SEND group? Everyone: autism DfE: We're going to digitise the SEND process! 🍾

Much sage nodding when sch leaders plead for measures to reduce pressure, be kinder to tchrs bc they're leaving in droves. When families claim sch is become unbearable, damaging, unattendable - they demand kids become more resilient, impose parenting courses.

Our attention at IPSEA has been caught by two things recently: a succession of “innovations” by individual LAs, and an inadequate level of scrutiny in Parliament regarding the experiences of children & young people who depend on the SEND system. So, what’s been happening?🧵[1/10]

This is what we’re up against: “The very people making indefensible SEND decisions [for EHCPs] are now advising central government that it’s the Tribunal itself that’s the problem. Not them. And, shockingly, central government is listening” specialneedsjungle.com/55-rise-2024-s…

We cannot make assumptions that because school is plentiful it is benign. The system has become more and more rigid. It forces parents to question themselves and their children, as they resist change they continue to deflect on us.

Judge Jane McConnell - lead judge at SEND Tribunal - is giving her annual update on the Tribunal’s caseload over the last 12 months. #SENLawConf

Heard it all now. Inspector criticising Nursery teacher for encouraging children to write their names as correct letter formation hasn’t been taught yet.Tell me you know nothing about teaching early writing or about developing children’s sense of self. Make this nonsense stop!

Those who aided and abetted the government in 2010 should hang their heads in shame instead of trying to rewrite history.

If you’re concerned about comments in the media that indicate the government is considering restricting education, health and care plans to children in special schools: 1. Sign and share the petition petition.parliament.uk/petitions/7110… 2. Write to and visit your MP ipsea.org.uk/write-to-your-…

If you're confused by what "inclusive education" means, it's important to learn from #disability history. Inclusion expert, Richard Rieser, talks about creating policies where inclusive education can become a reality specialneedsjungle.com/disability-his…

Luca says, "Because of my legal rights, I was able to attend the right school for me, then go on to get a First Class Honours Degree and land my dream job." #SaveOurChildrensRights Join our photo campaign here: saveourchildrensrights.org.uk/photo-campaign #EHCP