Special Needs Jungle
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#SaveOurChildrensRights Parent-led special educational needs and disability #SEND website. UK-based, strategic advocacy, resources, and information to help improve the lives of children & young people with disabilities and their families. Volunteers.
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If you're looking for #SEND people to follow, this list by SNJ founder @tanialt.bsky.social is a good one! bsky.app/profile/did:...
On SNJ Today: A filmmaking team, including #SEND mum, Jo Clayton, is crowdfunding to produce a short called "Unauthorised Absence" on the injustice of punitive attendance policies. It's backed by academic, education, law, and health professionals www.specialneedsjungle.com/u...
November 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
On SNJ Today: A filmmaking team, including #SEND mum, Jo Clayton, is crowdfunding to produce a short called "Unauthorised Absence" on the injustice of punitive attendance policies. It's backed by academic, education, law, and health professionals www.specialneedsjungle.com/u...
Families, young people with SEND in Blackburn with Darwen, it’s your area’s Ofsted/CQC Inspection 8-12 December. Give your feedback in the survey from NOW- 9am on 2 December 2025: ofsted.smartsurvey.co.uk/p/A...
Area SEND inspection for Blackburn with Darwen Local Area Partnership
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November 25, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Families, young people with SEND in Blackburn with Darwen, it’s your area’s Ofsted/CQC Inspection 8-12 December. Give your feedback in the survey from NOW- 9am on 2 December 2025: ofsted.smartsurvey.co.uk/p/A...
NEW POST: Unauthorised Absence: A #SEND mum and her team are seeking funding for their short film on the injustice of punitive attendance policies, backed by academic, education, law, and health professionals www.specialneedsjungle.com/u...
November 25, 2025 at 6:02 AM
NEW POST: Unauthorised Absence: A #SEND mum and her team are seeking funding for their short film on the injustice of punitive attendance policies, backed by academic, education, law, and health professionals www.specialneedsjungle.com/u...
SEND FAMILIES & practitioners in THURROCK & WALSALL It's your areas' Ofsted/CQC SEND Inspection 8-12 December. You can give your views via the relevant surveys from NOW- 9am, 2 December. Click the link and scroll down to access each survey: www.gov.uk/government/public...
November 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
SEND FAMILIES & practitioners in THURROCK & WALSALL It's your areas' Ofsted/CQC SEND Inspection 8-12 December. You can give your views via the relevant surveys from NOW- 9am, 2 December. Click the link and scroll down to access each survey: www.gov.uk/government/public...
"Inconsistent experiences" for families of children with SEND in EAST RIDING (Yorks) say Ofsted/CQC inspectors. It's getting better since the previous abject failure, but "some parents’, carers’ and children and young people’s views remain mixed." files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/...
November 24, 2025 at 2:27 PM
"Inconsistent experiences" for families of children with SEND in EAST RIDING (Yorks) say Ofsted/CQC inspectors. It's getting better since the previous abject failure, but "some parents’, carers’ and children and young people’s views remain mixed." files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/...
How government-funded schools’ SEND training has young people’s experiences at its core. From Special Needs Jungle’ teaching articles www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
How government-funded schools’ SEND training has young people’s experiences at its co...
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November 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
How government-funded schools’ SEND training has young people’s experiences at its core. From Special Needs Jungle’ teaching articles www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
The SEND crib sheet: Being proactive to help the school help your disabled child. A good teacher should welcome your involvement and have the skills to translate your tips into the right classroom support: www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
The SEND crib sheet: How you can help school help your disabled child - Special Needs Jungle
NEW POST The SEND crib sheet: How you can help school help your disabled child. A useful resource for those without an EHCP
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November 23, 2025 at 8:43 AM
The SEND crib sheet: Being proactive to help the school help your disabled child. A good teacher should welcome your involvement and have the skills to translate your tips into the right classroom support: www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
On SNJ Today: How do you know a school SEND intervention is right for your child? Here are 10 questions to ask. Also, if you're in the West Midlands, here's a unique opportunity for parents to join QTrobot #Autism Research. By Dr Barbara Sandland, www.specialneedsjungle.com/q...
November 20, 2025 at 7:46 PM
On SNJ Today: How do you know a school SEND intervention is right for your child? Here are 10 questions to ask. Also, if you're in the West Midlands, here's a unique opportunity for parents to join QTrobot #Autism Research. By Dr Barbara Sandland, www.specialneedsjungle.com/q...
"Inconsistent outcomes" in Leicester's SEND provision, say Ofsted/CQC inspectors. Service improvements thanks to good coproduction, but EHCPs can be "vague". Find the report here: files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/...
November 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
"Inconsistent outcomes" in Leicester's SEND provision, say Ofsted/CQC inspectors. Service improvements thanks to good coproduction, but EHCPs can be "vague". Find the report here: files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/...
The government will fund research for tools to help identify children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) earlier, with the aim that these will be in schools by 2028.
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Government funds research to spot SEND needs earlier by 2028
Science minister Lord Vallance says £4 million research programme aims to support faster intervention
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November 20, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The government will fund research for tools to help identify children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) earlier, with the aim that these will be in schools by 2028.
www.tes.com/magazine/news/ge...
www.tes.com/magazine/news/ge...
NEW POST: 10 questions every parent should ask about SEND interventions. Plus a unique opportunity for West Midlands parents to join QTrobot #Autism Research www.specialneedsjungle.com/q...
November 20, 2025 at 6:02 AM
NEW POST: 10 questions every parent should ask about SEND interventions. Plus a unique opportunity for West Midlands parents to join QTrobot #Autism Research www.specialneedsjungle.com/q...
Motherland star warns of 'devastating SATs effects' on children with special needs - SNJ is supporting this campaign www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-new...
Motherland star warns of 'devastating SATs effects' on children with special needs - The Mirror
Star of BBC sitcom Motherland Anna Maxwell has signed an open letter to the Government saying SATs leave children with special educational needs and disabilities convinced they are 'not clever enough'
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November 19, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Motherland star warns of 'devastating SATs effects' on children with special needs - SNJ is supporting this campaign www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-new...
On SNJ Today: New Cerebra research reveals widespread patterns of ‘systems-generated trauma’ by public bodies caused to desperate families asking for help. Cerebra CEO Jess Camburn Rahmani says action is urgently needed: www.specialneedsjungle.com/r... #parentblame
November 18, 2025 at 7:48 PM
On SNJ Today: New Cerebra research reveals widespread patterns of ‘systems-generated trauma’ by public bodies caused to desperate families asking for help. Cerebra CEO Jess Camburn Rahmani says action is urgently needed: www.specialneedsjungle.com/r... #parentblame
Before the Schools White Paper, the DfE is holding a series of in-person & online events to “discuss & understand views on the core principles for SEND reform and ensure that our reforms are grounded in lived experience.” Shortlink for booking: bit.ly/dfesend
November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Before the Schools White Paper, the DfE is holding a series of in-person & online events to “discuss & understand views on the core principles for SEND reform and ensure that our reforms are grounded in lived experience.” Shortlink for booking: bit.ly/dfesend
NEW POST: A shocking new report by Cerebra reveals widespread ‘systems-generated trauma’ by public bodies that’s breaking vulnerable families who’ve asked for support. In a post for SNJ, Cerebra CEO Jess Camburn Rahmani is calling for urgent action:
www.specialneedsjungle.com/r...
www.specialneedsjungle.com/r...
November 18, 2025 at 6:02 AM
NEW POST: A shocking new report by Cerebra reveals widespread ‘systems-generated trauma’ by public bodies that’s breaking vulnerable families who’ve asked for support. In a post for SNJ, Cerebra CEO Jess Camburn Rahmani is calling for urgent action:
www.specialneedsjungle.com/r...
www.specialneedsjungle.com/r...
On SNJ Today: The Education Committee's @helenhayes.bsky.social seems a bit sceptical in her reply to Bridget Phillipson's letter that said #SEND changes will be “co-created” Who can blame her—and we're here for it! @tanialt.bsky.social brought the popcorn 👀 🍿
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www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
November 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
On SNJ Today: The Education Committee's @helenhayes.bsky.social seems a bit sceptical in her reply to Bridget Phillipson's letter that said #SEND changes will be “co-created” Who can blame her—and we're here for it! @tanialt.bsky.social brought the popcorn 👀 🍿
www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
We're looking for a short-term volunteer with expertise in UK charity structures and law to help offer advice and practical support. Apply via Reach Volunteering reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp...
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November 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
We're looking for a short-term volunteer with expertise in UK charity structures and law to help offer advice and practical support. Apply via Reach Volunteering reachvolunteering.org.uk/opp...
"Inconsistent" SEND provision and long waits for support in EALING say Ofsted/CQC inspectors, but good co-production, and "robust" child mental health support. files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/...
November 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
"Inconsistent" SEND provision and long waits for support in EALING say Ofsted/CQC inspectors, but good co-production, and "robust" child mental health support. files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/...
NEW POST: SEND changes will be “co-created”, Bridget Phillipson has said. Which means what, exactly?—demands @helenhayes.bsky.social, chair of the Education Select Committee—Join @tanialt.bsky.social with the popcorn in our post today... www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
November 17, 2025 at 6:02 AM
NEW POST: SEND changes will be “co-created”, Bridget Phillipson has said. Which means what, exactly?—demands @helenhayes.bsky.social, chair of the Education Select Committee—Join @tanialt.bsky.social with the popcorn in our post today... www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
In 2022, SNJ carried out research into the experiences of families from ethnic and marginalised communities when asking for support for their disabled children. The results were very concerning: www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
SNJ Report: The casual bias and daily discrimination faced by disabled children and t...
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November 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
In 2022, SNJ carried out research into the experiences of families from ethnic and marginalised communities when asking for support for their disabled children. The results were very concerning: www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
On SNJ Today: Enter our brilliant #Giveaway to win one of THREE copies of Understanding Parent Blame: Institutional failure and complex trauma. @catrionamoore.bsky.social reviews this important book by Prof. Luke Clements and Dr Ana Laura Aiello: www.specialneedsjungle.com/u...
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
On SNJ Today: Enter our brilliant #Giveaway to win one of THREE copies of Understanding Parent Blame: Institutional failure and complex trauma. @catrionamoore.bsky.social reviews this important book by Prof. Luke Clements and Dr Ana Laura Aiello: www.specialneedsjungle.com/u...
Oh, is there a budget coming? “Councils warn of 'total collapse' in SEND”
Council body claims SEND funding is being taken from mainstream pupils—but most with EHCPs are educated in mainstream settings too. Children are not to blame for funding pressures!
www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9...
Council body claims SEND funding is being taken from mainstream pupils—but most with EHCPs are educated in mainstream settings too. Children are not to blame for funding pressures!
www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9...
Special needs support in England faces 'total collapse', councils warn
The government is facing political pressure as it tries to reform the "broken" system of support for children with special educational needs.
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November 14, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Oh, is there a budget coming? “Councils warn of 'total collapse' in SEND”
Council body claims SEND funding is being taken from mainstream pupils—but most with EHCPs are educated in mainstream settings too. Children are not to blame for funding pressures!
www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9...
Council body claims SEND funding is being taken from mainstream pupils—but most with EHCPs are educated in mainstream settings too. Children are not to blame for funding pressures!
www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9...
NEW GIVEAWAY: We have THREE copies of this important book to give away. @catrionamoore.bsky.social reviews Understanding Parent Blame: Institutional failure and complex trauma by Prof. Luke Clements and Dr Ana Laura Aiello www.specialneedsjungle.com/u...
November 14, 2025 at 6:02 AM
NEW GIVEAWAY: We have THREE copies of this important book to give away. @catrionamoore.bsky.social reviews Understanding Parent Blame: Institutional failure and complex trauma by Prof. Luke Clements and Dr Ana Laura Aiello www.specialneedsjungle.com/u...
SNJ has a series of SEND system Flow Charts from navigating SEN Support, applying for and conducting an EHC Needs Assessment, appealing a decision and EHCP Annual Reviews. Free to download
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November 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
SNJ has a series of SEND system Flow Charts from navigating SEN Support, applying for and conducting an EHC Needs Assessment, appealing a decision and EHCP Annual Reviews. Free to download
www.specialneedsjungle.com/f...
www.specialneedsjungle.com/f...
“SEND register decisions are a ‘mystery’ warn experts” When the SEND Code of Practice was developed, DfE wanted less prescription for SENCOs to “be creative” We said they often didn’t have the training to know. But what did we know, we were only parents..
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SEND register decisions are a ‘mystery’, warn experts
Lack of guidance on using the SEND register leaves schools under- and over-recording pupils as needing support for special educational needs and disabilities, say leaders
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November 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
“SEND register decisions are a ‘mystery’ warn experts” When the SEND Code of Practice was developed, DfE wanted less prescription for SENCOs to “be creative” We said they often didn’t have the training to know. But what did we know, we were only parents..
www.tes.com/magazine/news/ge...
www.tes.com/magazine/news/ge...