This narrative of blaming service users - who are lawfully entitled to the provision they are seeking - is despicable. Vulnerable disabled people don't need to be pilloried like this The Times and The Sunday Times #sen #send thetimes.co.uk/article/middle….

So in the past week we've had the thoughtless framing of the costs of SEND as underlying local government's financial woes, the idea having a child with 'SEND' is a 'golden ticket' allowing too may families to access free home to school transport & someone on Mumsnet...

" ...a 9-year trajectory of increasingly unlawful Local Authority decision-making... In 2022/23, tribunals found in parent and carers favour 98.3% of the time. Local Authorities' initial decisions lawful less than 2% of the time"

Responding to the idea that being parent to a disabled child is a "golden ticket". It will be too late for Elvi but the next Govt must stop the SEND scandal. My brief was 800 words, there's so, so much more I could have said. Disabled Children's Partnership thetimes.co.uk/article/life-w…

Great couple of quiet days after Christmas, finally had the time to make a #Lego dream of mine a reality… introducing #ButtonHouse (West Horsley Place) complete with all the #BBCGhosts inside… even featuring a stuffed Bear in a fez 🐻 #BBCGhosts #ButtonHouseForever LEGO

As councils crumble, a new scapegoat has been found: the parents of disabled and vulnerable children Thank you John Harris for highlighting the system failure and constant blaming of parents with disabled children. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

As councils crumble, a new scapegoat has been found: the parents of disabled and vulnerable children. Thank you for fighting on our behalf ⁦John Harris⁩ #SEND theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Wish I'd known you can spot haggis around Lock Awe Dawn Welsh 🔶️ Would have bagged some for Burns night 😉

Judge McConnell says it’s not always clear to Tribunal on what basis a local authority has made a decision. Tribunal now requires panel meeting notes/minutes to be disclosed in evidence. Decisions MUST be made in accordance with law not local policy. #senlawconf

Now this IS interesting. Will it put an end to panel's not disclosing membership.AND decision-making in education decisions? IPSEA

“It’s hard to credibly argue that families are the primary reason why EHCP numbers are increasing when they submit fewer than 30 per cent of requests for an assessment and most of those requests get refused.” Matthew Keer schoolsweek.co.uk/pushy-parents-…

Only 990 signatures - let's support the petition.

Imagine looking at the state of the country right now and thinking that disability benefits were the thing that needed to change🚨

Simple thread from Sam Freedman on the appalling state of #SEND Councils have the responsibility but have never been held accountable. DfE #SafetyValve just the latest 'get out of jail free' card for LAs. Publically forcing LAs to ignore their legal responsibilities.

Planning the launch of a free, in-person #JobClub for young adults with additional needs and disabilities in #Harrogate. Anyone have suggestions for great people to follow and free careers resources? #SEND #CareerSuccess #CareersResources

Do it now! gov.uk/apply-for-phot…

Such a fun day volunteering at the super friendly Harrogate Festivals #TheakstonsCrime today. And thanks to fellow volunteer, the effervescent Clive, who modelled the Jane Austen BBC audio books bonnet so beautifully⭐️

Systems-Generated Trauma Research: Many say most traumatising experience is treatment by public bodies they'd asked for support @Cerebra Law at Leeds researching how parents of disabled children are traumatised by social & education systems they engage with bit.ly/4cbb31o

My water-loving little boy (now 14) classified as a #paraswimmer this week. He is unlikely to make it to the Olympics, but swimming is a life skill that will keep him mentally and physically healthy. Very proud mum.