Special Needs Jungle
@spcialndsjungle
Parent volunteers writing & podcasting about all things #SEND. Telling it like it is & how it should be since 2008 Independent strategic advocacy #EHCP #fixSEND
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@contactfamilies
UK disability charity for all families caring for a disabled child ☎️ support, info & advice ❤️ bringing families together 📢 campaigning for change!
Lucy Reed
@familoo
Family barrister, author @nofamilylawyer, Chair @seethrujustice. Crocheter of unneeded thneeds. “Not really a wine drinker…” Currently mainly @ blue sky.
Gregory Stafford MP
@gregorystafford
Conservative Member of Parliament for Farnham & Bordon (inc Haslemere, Liphook and surrounding villages).
Tim Linehan
@timlinehan
Dad of two. Inclusive schools advocate. Devout sceptic.
Carla Whelan FCCT
@carlawhelan
CEO. A blogger: learnfailgrow.wordpress.com Fellow of CCT. bsky.app/profile/carlaw…
Association of Colleges (AoC)
@aoc_info
The national voice for further education, sixth form, tertiary and specialist colleges. Our members educate and train 1.6m people each year. #LoveOurColleges
Kirstie Rees
@kirstiei
Child and Educational Psychologist/Author of 'The Mental Health and Wellbeing of Children and Young People with Learning Difficulties'
Alex Baker MP
@ms_alex_baker
First ever Labour MP for Aldershot, Farnborough, Blackwater, Hawley & Yateley | @CommonsDefence | Busy working mum | Views my own
Anna Kennedy OBE
@annakennedy1
Founder Charity AnnaKennedyonline, Autisms got Talent/Autism Hero Awards Give us a Break! Articles I post are FYI only should not be considered an endorsement.
Deafblind UK
@deafblinduk
National charity helping people with sight and hearing loss to live the lives they want #deafblind #deaf #blind #charity
SEN Lisa ❤️💙
@lisa_send
Mum to Autistic Children! Advocate for #housing #Education #Autism #SEMH #SEBD #RareGenetics #ADHD #PDA #FPBE
Beth Rees | AuDHD Writer
@bethreeswriter
Late diagnosed autistic & ADHD 🏴 | MA Creative Writing (Distinction) ✍️ Policy and Communications. MHFA Certified. Tweets Rees exclusive.
SEND Warrior Mum making a difference!
@martinimarie
#Parentcarer,speaker, podcast host, campaigning & battling to secure my #Autistic #PDA #ADHD sons future. Determined to drive change, & support SEND families!♿️
Meg 👨👩👦👦👩🏻⚕️🇮🇳🇬🇧🏏🎥(BlueSky Name👇)
@megsenmumdr
SEN Mum, Dr -GP,Artist, SEN advocate, came back on X to connect with SEND community&stayed for MedX- May migrate to @megsenmumdr.bsky.social 💙Opinions personal
maureen
@maumut
strong advocate for children with complex medical needs and their families.
David K Smith
@professor_dave
York academic, chemist, gay widower, and (now) single adoptive Dad. Science, education, politics, life. Views personal. Cookbook/memoir author. (He/him) 🏳️🌈
Darren Paffey MP
@darrenpaffey
@uklabour Member of Parliament for Southampton Itchen.
Vicky Gray
@vickygray1
SEN mum who is constantly fighting a broken system 😔 all views and opinions are my own
Grace Blakeley
@graceblakeley
I don't really use this anymore - find me on: Insta: @grace.blakeley Substack: @graceblakeley TikTok: @graceblakeley0 Bluesky: @graceblakeley.bsky.social
Jen Craft MP
@thurrockjen
Labour MP for Thurrock. If you’re a constituent and are looking for help with something please email [email protected]
StarlightMcKenzie
@starlightmckenz
Meetings are not Outcomes (MANO). Passionate about fairness, transparency and accountability In SEN.
IPSEA
@ipseacharity
Registered charity helping children and young people with SEND get the education they are entitled to by law. We monitor this account in working hours.
🧠 Imposter Eliminator & TheraPaediatrician ♥️
@drsharryn
🧨 Combo Medic & Therapist 🧨 Get Imposter Syndrome Gone for Good! Compassionate, fast, effective Therapy. Slaying it With Kindness Meet the REAL you - today!
Dr Dionysios Kyropoulos
@kyropoulos
Co-Chair and Director of the Professional Association of SpLD Specialists in HE | # ADHD Coach and Trainer | Professor at the @GuildhallSchool | SEND Governor
Dr Carrie Grant MBE (hc) 💙
@carriegrant1
Broadcaster, Vocal and Leadership Coach and Campaigner. Co-Author of A Very Modern Family. Married to @DavidGrantSays 4 children. She/her Views my own.
Mel Ainscow
@melainscow
Emeritus Professor of Education, University of Manchester; Professor of Education, University of Glasgow; Adjunct Prof, Queensland University of Technology
Disabled Children's Partnership
@dcpcampaign
The DCP is a coalition of organisations campaigning to improve support for disabled children, young people & families. #SENDABetterMessage
Gary Aubin
@sendmattersuk
The Lone SENDCO: amzn.to/3HDnvsS; blog sendmatters.co.uk; @WholeEducation; SEND Associate @EducEndowFoundn; Father, teacher, runner, Gooner
Socialist Educational Association
@socialistedu
The Socialist Educational Association (SEA) is the UK Labour Party's sole educational affiliate. Bluesky: socedu.bsky.social
Shockat Adam MP
@shockatadam
Independent MP for Leicester South.
Gareth D Morewood
@gdmorewood
Educational Advisor @StudioIII | SENCology (ow.ly/YrSoa) | Director LASER (ow.ly/QdKA30qY0xR) | Prev 25 yrs in schools - 17 yrs as Secondary SENCo
Alex Rook
@alexrook1
Partner at Rook Irwin Sweeney LLP and consultant at SCOMO, specialising in public law and human rights, particularly health and social care issues
Family Rights Group
@familyrightsgp
Helping Families Helping Children. We campaign for families to have their voice heard, be treated fairly and get help early to prevent problems escalating.
Special Co-Head
@yasjohnston
Special School Co-Head of SLD 4-19 with the best team. Lucky to be a Mum of two. All views my own!
Beth 💙
@beth_tastic
#SEND parent & advocate supporting families, working with schools/disability forums/health boards etc to help improve practices around disabilities.
Olivia Blake MP
@_oliviablake
Account not active | Labour MP for Sheffield Hallam 🌹 Promoted by L Dagnall on behalf of O Blake, both at Sheffield T&L, Talbot St, S2 2TG.
The Neurodiversity Charity ADHD Foundation
@adhdfoundation
The Neurodiversity Charity. Lifespan clinical, psychological & education services. Training for business & public sector professionals UK & internationally☂️
Georgina Mayes (She/Her)
@georginamayes77
Health Visiting Professional Lead (Quality and Policy) @iHealthVisiting Passionate about improving the lives of babies, children & families💙
Ed Duff
@sen_advice
Lucky Husband & Dad. Education & care lawyer #send #ehcp. "That Ed Bloke". Director at HCB. Kindly reviewed by @ChambersGuides. Tweets ≠ advice. Own views.
Richard Preece
@headpreece
Executive Head & CEO of a SEND MAT & also of a non maintained residential SEND school & college.
Law at Leeds
@law_leeds
This account is no longer active. See our pinned post below for other channels where you can find us.
Sarah Bowell
@sassy_sae
The local authority is a servant not a master, a truth which on occasion, is too easily overlooked. Lord Justice Manby Member of @CoopParty and @unitetheunion
SEND Action
@send_action
UK network of disabled children and young people, families, carers and allies working together to uphold the rights of disabled children and young people.
Square Peg
@teamsquarepeg
Because one size doesn't fit all in education | EBE led, grassroots, strategic specialists in persistent absence + barriers to school attendance | #squarepegs
Neurodiverse Self Advocacy
@ndsa_uk
Where neurodivergent people support each other and advocate as a group. Run by #ActuallyAutistic volunteers to drive #AutismAcceptance and empowerment. UK-based
Missing The Mark
@_missingthemark
Sunday Times Bestseller. Illustrator + author + education + autism + childhood + learning + activist + art. Represented by @thebksAgency
SendHelp
@sendhelp_uk
This account is to help with #SEND by providing links to resources and research. The intention is to help everyone to achieve their potential. Automated account
Hounslow Parent Carers Forum
@hounslowpcf
For parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Annie
@anniebeale1
Standing up for the next generation. We are their voice! Adhd/asd. There must be another way for schools,teachers,parents & children 🙏 HONEST,TIRED,MOUTHY..
National Network of Specialist Provision
@nnsp21
Supporting teachers and leaders in specialist provision across the country (formerly the National Network of Specialist Teaching Schools)
Global Black Maternal Health
@global_bmh
A global platform “by us, for us” connecting and empowering Black Maternal Health movements from across the world 🌎✊🏽: Founder @agnes_agyepong
HOPE Study
@hopestudy_
A collaboration between the University of Cambridge & UCL 📚 Work package 4 @ Cambridge is mapping variation in SEND provision across England 📍
Petty Officer Rainbow
@rainbowthebear2
my name is Rainbow and I was picked by the children of @Pathways4all to raise money for disabled children sailor for the Royal navy
Chunye Chai
@eunice7chai
MSc Psych of Ed @SOEBristol explored lived experience of CHN autistic women • Alumna @eduhuduni • Interested in autism, SEND & mental health ✞
FASDWarriorGirl♿️
@fasdwarriorgirl
FASD advocate | Lived experience Educating & empowering through awareness Ask me about Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder #FASD #FASDawareness #DisabilityAdvocate
Dr Katherine Uher | Untangling #TRAUMATISM
@katherine_uher
I’m an Autistic Psychotherapist and the Author of Traumatism (To be released by Jessica Kingsley Spring 2026) I talk about Autism, trauma, & the harm of masking
Bex Twinkl Digest
@bexdigest
Primary Education with QTS BA(hons) KS2 Writer for Twinkl Digest - covering the latest news, policy and research. Twinkl Digest: inform, encourage, inspire
PRUsAP
@prusapexec
Represents Alternative Provision regionally and nationally | President @PhoenixEdSarah | Vice President @TheMrsAmySmith
Lucia Williams
@luciawilliamsuk
Founder of @StarAscendUK Helping children & young people reach their full potential .Expert in SEND, SEMH, Mental Health & Complex Needs .Strictly Business
Galen’s Shield
@galensshieldorg
🛡️ Fighting for Disability Justice. Exposing Benefit Denials. Protecting Disabled Lives. 📢 Legal aid & advocacy for the vulnerable.
Centre for Educational Neuroscience
@uol_cen
Cross-institutional research centre bringing together experts in neuroscience, psychology, child development and education @BirkbeckUoL, @IOE_London, @UCL
Georgina Durrant
@senresourceblog
Author of Number 1 Best Selling Book ‘SEND Strategies for the Primary Years’ Podcaster, Speaker. SEND Consultant-as seen on Sky News & Channel 5 News
Martin Dearlove
@dearlovemartin
Childwelfare Advocate / Social Worker
Mr Smith
@mrsmithwps
Deputy Headteacher@Woodlesford Primary School. Loves family, loves teaching and loves sport!
Good Law Project
@goodlawproject
We use the law to create a better, fairer and greener future. Support us: glplive.org/donate-today Contact us securely: glplive.org/TipOff
Anna Fazackerley
@annafazack1
Write about education for The Guardian & Observer. Finalist British Journalism Awards 2022. “Pathologically empathetic” and hoping it’s v infectious.
Paula McGowan OBE (Also on BlueSky)
@paulamc007
•Hon University Fellow- Fac Health •Founder The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training •Patient Safety Trying to survive Cancer #Melanoma
Autistic Girls Network
@autisticgirls_
We no longer post here. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. Registered charity 1196655 supporting autistic girls & women.
#socialcarefuture
@socfuture
Born in frustration but powered by hope. No one has all the answers but we have a vision to inspire them. Hosted & administered as part of @incontrolorg
Mr Cartmell📚
@lclstudio1
Head of Upper School, DDSL, English Teacher, NPQLBC Awarded, NPQSL (2025).