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Alison Vaughan @alisonvaughan2025.bsky.social · Oct 3

While we’re waiting for RISE to help improve things, have you seen Barriers to Education’s new resources? barrierstoeducation.co.uk I’ve been really impressed by their evidence-based strategies and practical tools.

Welcome to Barriers to Education

Practical resources and the WARMTH framework to help young people overcome barriers to school and thrive academically and emotionally.

barrierstoeducation.co.uk

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Ellen Braaten @ellenbraaten.bsky.social · Oct 2

Excuse my break from politics while I give a plug to some of my research. ://www.psypost.org/slow-processing-speed-linked-to-school-difficulties-even-in-bright-children/

Slow processing speed linked to school difficulties even in bright children

Children with strong verbal reasoning but slower information processing may face unexpected hurdles in school, according to new findings. Teachers were especially likely to report problems with organi...

www.psypost.org

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Alison Vaughan @alisonvaughan2025.bsky.social · Oct 3

Have you seen Barriers to Education's resources? barrierstoeducation.co.uk I’ve been really impressed by their evidence-based, holistic approach.

Welcome to Barriers to Education

Practical resources and the WARMTH framework to help young people overcome barriers to school and thrive academically and emotionally.

barrierstoeducation.co.uk

Alison Vaughan @alisonvaughan2025.bsky.social · Oct 3

Looking for practical, evidence-based ways to boost inclusion and improve attendance in your school? barrierstoeducation.co.uk is a goldmine of insight and support. It's well worth a look!

Welcome to Barriers to Education

Practical resources and the WARMTH framework to help young people overcome barriers to school and thrive academically and emotionally.

barrierstoeducation.co.uk

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Alison Vaughan @alisonvaughan2025.bsky.social · Sep 30

Great advice. I couldn't manage an hour, but just ten minutes soaking up the rays in the garden stilled my noise brain.🌿☀️🌻

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Alison Vaughan @alisonvaughan2025.bsky.social · Jul 22

Good point! 👍

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Alison Vaughan @alisonvaughan2025.bsky.social · Jul 22

Yep, just realise the research just has my student number. I will put changing this on to my to do list! My name is Alison Vaughan and the research was for my Psychology MSc. Please feel free to share it with others.

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sophiacollins.bsky.social @sophiacollins.bsky.social · Jul 22

Another fantastic piece of research on parent's experiences with school refusing.

Alison Vaughan @alisonvaughan2025.bsky.social · Jul 22

I’m really happy to share my MSc research with you. My study looked at school attendance problems for Autistic children. As it’s 10000 words – I’ve also provided a summary!
Research Summary - drive.google.com/file/d/1mz9T...
Full Document - drive.google.com/file/d/1eGP5...

Research Summary of Attendance Research.pdf

drive.google.com

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Alison Vaughan @alisonvaughan2025.bsky.social · Jul 22

www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk/news/nationa....

Autism Education Trust

Helping you support autistic children and young people since 2007

www.autismeducationtrust.org.uk

Alison Vaughan @alisonvaughan2025.bsky.social · Jul 22

Thanks for reading my research. My findings replicate larger studies. Parents need to be heard as Autistic children struggle with social/emotional communication & often they can't share their true feelings in school. The key findings from the National Autistic Society's report highlight this.

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Alison Vaughan @alisonvaughan2025.bsky.social · Jul 22

I’m really happy to share my MSc research with you. My study looked at school attendance problems for Autistic children. As it’s 10000 words – I’ve also provided a summary!
Research Summary - drive.google.com/file/d/1mz9T...
Full Document - drive.google.com/file/d/1eGP5...

Research Summary of Attendance Research.pdf

drive.google.com

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Alison Vaughan @alisonvaughan2025.bsky.social · Jul 22

This is an emotional post. Please scroll through is you don't have the strength to watch. I'm posting because this is going on right now and we must challenge those in authority who are staying silent and allowing it to continue.

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Alison Vaughan @alisonvaughan2025.bsky.social · Jul 21

Thank you so much for raising this. I’m deeply shocked that our government has not spoken out against the horrific atrocities inflicted on innocent civilians.

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · Jul 21

Time and time again, the Prime Minister says the situation in Gaza is intolerable… but he keeps on tolerating it.

Palestinian statehood was literally in his own manifesto, so why won’t he recognise it now? I wonder if Donald Trump is stopping him.

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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · Jul 21

On SNJ Today: Back in 2021, SNJ's @captaink77.bsky.social was the first to bring the last government’s #SENDSafetyValve scheme to light. The Safety Valve evaluation report proves it's been a failure, no matter how hard the report's authors try to pretend otherwise www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...

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Alison Vaughan @alisonvaughan2025.bsky.social · Jul 18

Thanks for asking. We are taking it one step at a time. Thankfully the chemo seems to be working. Sending love and lots of positive vibes x

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Alison Vaughan @alisonvaughan2025.bsky.social · Jul 17

Thinking of you. My Dad is going through chemo too at the moment. Its a really tough journey. Sending love and positive vibes. x

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Alison Vaughan @alisonvaughan2025.bsky.social · Jul 13

Thanks for sharing your journey with us. Sending lots of love xx

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Alison Vaughan @alisonvaughan2025.bsky.social · Jul 13

Been there and done that! I hope the rest of your day goes more smoothly x

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Alison Vaughan @alisonvaughan2025.bsky.social · Jul 11

I wish the DfE had listened to the BPS' earlier campaign 'Children’s right to play'. We obviously all need to keep campaigning.
cms.bps.org.uk/sites/defaul...

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Dr. Aaron Bradbury @aaronearlyyears.bsky.social · Jul 11

Bridget Phillipson, the image may look playful, but the message is serious.

You’re being ill-advised on early learning.

Play isn’t soft. It is learning. Children show writing, maths & thinking skills through play.

So don’t take play away. Come & observe it.

#PlayMatters

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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · Jul 11

Rise in school exclusions in England including among YR & Y1 pupils “We are also concerned that stripping away #EHCPs will leave more children at risk of exclusion and disengagement from school.“ (see chart in today’s SNJ post too) #SaveOurChildrensRights www.theguardian.com/educatio...

Rise in school exclusions in England including among pupils six or younger

Charity says system failing youngest children who lost out on socialising due to Covid, as total exclusions pass 10,000

www.theguardian.com

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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · Jul 7

Labour must keep EHCPs in Send system, says education committee chair - Education select Committee Chair, @helenhayes.bsky.social is on the case: www.theguardian.com/educatio... #SaveOurChildrensRights

Labour must keep EHCPs in Send system, says education committee chair

Helen Hayes says commitment would help rebuild trust among parents in England worried about children’s future

www.theguardian.com

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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · Jul 7

Here is the campaign website—find out how to Protect the law for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities - www.saveourchildrensrights.o...
www.saveourchildrensrights.o...
Download the right poster, fill it in, take the pic and upload #SaveOurChildrensRights

Protect the law for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities

The legal rights of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are under threat. We must act now.

www.saveourchildrensrights.org.uk

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Alison Vaughan @alisonvaughan2025.bsky.social · Jul 7

In the year 2022/23 educational tribunals found that only 2% of Local Authorities adequately supported SEND children. We must keep parents’ legal right to challenge Local Authorities. #SaveOurChildrensRights
www.saveourchildrensrights.org.uk

Protect the law for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities

The legal rights of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are under threat. We must act now.

www.saveourchildrensrights.org.uk

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