Murphy’s cat
@murphyjo.bsky.social
Dull middle aged woman with cats
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“Perhaps the explanation for the state of the world lies in that monstrous inhumanity. If we‘re incapable of protecting our own children’s future, then what are we? Maybe we deserve this decay?” This.
The Sorrow and the Pity
It is agonising to consider the future we have created for our own children. Each generation always had it better than the last. But that’s no longer true for the young today
We need to ask ourselves ’what have we done?’
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
It is agonising to consider the future we have created for our own children. Each generation always had it better than the last. But that’s no longer true for the young today
We need to ask ourselves ’what have we done?’
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
I hate how I feel towards my children’s generation
Each generation always had it better than the one before - until now. With the world in turmoil, our Writer at Large says it is agonising to see…
www.heraldscotland.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:33 PM
“Perhaps the explanation for the state of the world lies in that monstrous inhumanity. If we‘re incapable of protecting our own children’s future, then what are we? Maybe we deserve this decay?” This.
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Our helpline team are back and the lines are open again after the holidays!
Normal term-time hours have resumed and the team can be contacted via telephone, email or webchat.
Find out more: enquire.org.uk/contact/
#additionalsupport #supportforlearning #school #Scotland #ASN #ASL
Normal term-time hours have resumed and the team can be contacted via telephone, email or webchat.
Find out more: enquire.org.uk/contact/
#additionalsupport #supportforlearning #school #Scotland #ASN #ASL
January 6, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Our helpline team are back and the lines are open again after the holidays!
Normal term-time hours have resumed and the team can be contacted via telephone, email or webchat.
Find out more: enquire.org.uk/contact/
#additionalsupport #supportforlearning #school #Scotland #ASN #ASL
Normal term-time hours have resumed and the team can be contacted via telephone, email or webchat.
Find out more: enquire.org.uk/contact/
#additionalsupport #supportforlearning #school #Scotland #ASN #ASL
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Oh look, the National SEND Conversation Easy-Read has been published, a week before it closes...given this has only just gone live, will the conversation be extended?consult.education.gov.uk/use...
January 7, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Oh look, the National SEND Conversation Easy-Read has been published, a week before it closes...given this has only just gone live, will the conversation be extended?consult.education.gov.uk/use...
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I secured a review of accreditation and quality assurance of qualifications as part of the Education Reform Act. This was important to ensure that there is adequate independent scrutiny of how qualifications are managed. I asked the education secretary for an update on this work.
January 7, 2026 at 12:15 PM
I secured a review of accreditation and quality assurance of qualifications as part of the Education Reform Act. This was important to ensure that there is adequate independent scrutiny of how qualifications are managed. I asked the education secretary for an update on this work.
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SNAP CRACKLE POP!
Have you ever noticed those cracking, snapping, and popping sounds in your joints? That's what we call crepitus. Read more here: https://www.sedsconnective.org/post/snap-crackle-pop
Have you ever noticed those cracking, snapping, and popping sounds in your joints? That's what we call crepitus. Read more here: https://www.sedsconnective.org/post/snap-crackle-pop
January 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM
SNAP CRACKLE POP!
Have you ever noticed those cracking, snapping, and popping sounds in your joints? That's what we call crepitus. Read more here: https://www.sedsconnective.org/post/snap-crackle-pop
Have you ever noticed those cracking, snapping, and popping sounds in your joints? That's what we call crepitus. Read more here: https://www.sedsconnective.org/post/snap-crackle-pop
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The Sorrow and the Pity
It is agonising to consider the future we have created for our own children. Each generation always had it better than the last. But that’s no longer true for the young today
We need to ask ourselves ’what have we done?’
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
It is agonising to consider the future we have created for our own children. Each generation always had it better than the last. But that’s no longer true for the young today
We need to ask ourselves ’what have we done?’
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
I hate how I feel towards my children’s generation
Each generation always had it better than the one before - until now. With the world in turmoil, our Writer at Large says it is agonising to see…
www.heraldscotland.com
January 5, 2026 at 4:49 PM
The Sorrow and the Pity
It is agonising to consider the future we have created for our own children. Each generation always had it better than the last. But that’s no longer true for the young today
We need to ask ourselves ’what have we done?’
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
It is agonising to consider the future we have created for our own children. Each generation always had it better than the last. But that’s no longer true for the young today
We need to ask ourselves ’what have we done?’
My @heraldscotland.bsky.social column
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And this was the year we met three amazing mums from @empoweredscotland.bsky.social, advocating for inclusive ASN Education in Scotland.
#AUTISM
#ADHD
#NEURODIVERGENCE
#ASN
#AUTISM
#ADHD
#NEURODIVERGENCE
#ASN
Bylines Scotland Radio: Empower: ED Scotland
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December 26, 2025 at 10:30 AM
And this was the year we met three amazing mums from @empoweredscotland.bsky.social, advocating for inclusive ASN Education in Scotland.
#AUTISM
#ADHD
#NEURODIVERGENCE
#ASN
#AUTISM
#ADHD
#NEURODIVERGENCE
#ASN
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Wishing everyone a peaceful holiday season. We would like to thank all who have supported us and interacted with us over the year. We hope that ASN families have as good a time as possible. We understand what a struggle this time of year can be. Be kind to yourself and others. Merry Christmas 🎄.
December 24, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Wishing everyone a peaceful holiday season. We would like to thank all who have supported us and interacted with us over the year. We hope that ASN families have as good a time as possible. We understand what a struggle this time of year can be. Be kind to yourself and others. Merry Christmas 🎄.
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Watch and Learn Together Party with @stimpunks.org
This week, we are watching:
@suereviews.bsky.social - Neurodiversity: Liberation and Inclusion for all Autistics
from @autismeurope.bsky.social
youtu.be/fy-NVjsuh3w?...
This week, we are watching:
@suereviews.bsky.social - Neurodiversity: Liberation and Inclusion for all Autistics
from @autismeurope.bsky.social
youtu.be/fy-NVjsuh3w?...
Sue Fletcher-Watson: Neurodiversity: Liberation and Inclusion for all Autistics
YouTube video by Autism- Europe
youtu.be
December 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Watch and Learn Together Party with @stimpunks.org
This week, we are watching:
@suereviews.bsky.social - Neurodiversity: Liberation and Inclusion for all Autistics
from @autismeurope.bsky.social
youtu.be/fy-NVjsuh3w?...
This week, we are watching:
@suereviews.bsky.social - Neurodiversity: Liberation and Inclusion for all Autistics
from @autismeurope.bsky.social
youtu.be/fy-NVjsuh3w?...
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In many health boards covering almost a third of Scotland's adult population, the NHS does not offer adult neurodevelopmental assessments. That makes it difficult for people to get the support they need. I asked the government to act more urgently to solve the problem.
December 18, 2025 at 10:01 AM
In many health boards covering almost a third of Scotland's adult population, the NHS does not offer adult neurodevelopmental assessments. That makes it difficult for people to get the support they need. I asked the government to act more urgently to solve the problem.
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ASN parents come from all background and political persuasions. We are watching ALL of the political parties. Our children ARE being routinely failed. And yes we will vote accordingly. So who is going to be honest? ASN kids sitting at home is actually happening. Do something please.
How we’re improving education in Scotland:
✅ Literacy and numeracy at record high
✅ Attendance rising in schools
✅ Teacher numbers rising
✅ Attainment gap narrowing
More to do, but that’s real progress. The SNP will keep delivering progress for Scotland.
✅ Literacy and numeracy at record high
✅ Attendance rising in schools
✅ Teacher numbers rising
✅ Attainment gap narrowing
More to do, but that’s real progress. The SNP will keep delivering progress for Scotland.
December 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
ASN parents come from all background and political persuasions. We are watching ALL of the political parties. Our children ARE being routinely failed. And yes we will vote accordingly. So who is going to be honest? ASN kids sitting at home is actually happening. Do something please.
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“We would urge the public to put the political parties on the spot as we approach the Scottish Parliament election next year and understand how they are going to address Scotland’s ASN crisis.”
#ASN
#MentalHealth
#Education
#Holyrood2026
#Scotland🏴
#ASN
#MentalHealth
#Education
#Holyrood2026
#Scotland🏴
Stark increased numbers of pupils with mental health issues
Press release: A call for greater support as the number of pupils with mental health problems increases by 526% over the past decade
bylines.scot
December 16, 2025 at 8:28 AM
“We would urge the public to put the political parties on the spot as we approach the Scottish Parliament election next year and understand how they are going to address Scotland’s ASN crisis.”
#ASN
#MentalHealth
#Education
#Holyrood2026
#Scotland🏴
#ASN
#MentalHealth
#Education
#Holyrood2026
#Scotland🏴
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"The double empathy problem decentres the idea of normalcy"
A nice summary from Damian Milton in their talk today: "Key Concepts in the Development of a Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice" from Tizard Centre University of Kent.
A nice summary from Damian Milton in their talk today: "Key Concepts in the Development of a Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice" from Tizard Centre University of Kent.
December 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
"The double empathy problem decentres the idea of normalcy"
A nice summary from Damian Milton in their talk today: "Key Concepts in the Development of a Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice" from Tizard Centre University of Kent.
A nice summary from Damian Milton in their talk today: "Key Concepts in the Development of a Neurodiversity-Affirming Practice" from Tizard Centre University of Kent.
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“Given an escalating number of children and young people with ASN, it is vital that those requiring it get the care and support that they need. This is clearly difficult in an environment of austerity and budget cuts, highlighted by reductions in, for example, the number of ASN teachers."
#ASN
#ASN
Stark increased numbers of pupils with mental health issues
Press release: A call for greater support as the number of pupils with mental health problems increases by 526% over the past decade
bylines.scot
December 16, 2025 at 7:25 AM
“Given an escalating number of children and young people with ASN, it is vital that those requiring it get the care and support that they need. This is clearly difficult in an environment of austerity and budget cuts, highlighted by reductions in, for example, the number of ASN teachers."
#ASN
#ASN
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“SEND is not a framework for inclusion, but an administrative construct created to manage difference without requiring the education system itself to change. A way of locating the problem in the child, while protecting the structure that excludes them.”
TY @kieranrose.bsky.social
#SEND
#inclusion
TY @kieranrose.bsky.social
#SEND
#inclusion
New from @kieranrose.bsky.social
There is no such thing as SEND
theautisticadvocate.com/there-is-no-...
There is no such thing as SEND
theautisticadvocate.com/there-is-no-...
There is no such thing as SEND - The Autistic Advocate
In this article Kieran Rose looks at why there is no such thing as SEND in UK Education and addresses the harm casued by SEND narratives.
theautisticadvocate.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:17 AM
“SEND is not a framework for inclusion, but an administrative construct created to manage difference without requiring the education system itself to change. A way of locating the problem in the child, while protecting the structure that excludes them.”
TY @kieranrose.bsky.social
#SEND
#inclusion
TY @kieranrose.bsky.social
#SEND
#inclusion
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Brilliant as usual
Via @kieranrose.bsky.social
“There is no such thing as #SEND” …
“SEND as a construct.
SEND as a workaround.
SEND as the mechanism that allows an education system that was never designed for all children to remain fundamentally unchanged,
while appearing compassionate.”
Via @kieranrose.bsky.social
“There is no such thing as #SEND” …
“SEND as a construct.
SEND as a workaround.
SEND as the mechanism that allows an education system that was never designed for all children to remain fundamentally unchanged,
while appearing compassionate.”
There is no such thing as SEND - The Autistic Advocate
In this article Kieran Rose looks at why there is no such thing as SEND in UK Education and addresses the harm casued by SEND narratives.
theautisticadvocate.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Brilliant as usual
Via @kieranrose.bsky.social
“There is no such thing as #SEND” …
“SEND as a construct.
SEND as a workaround.
SEND as the mechanism that allows an education system that was never designed for all children to remain fundamentally unchanged,
while appearing compassionate.”
Via @kieranrose.bsky.social
“There is no such thing as #SEND” …
“SEND as a construct.
SEND as a workaround.
SEND as the mechanism that allows an education system that was never designed for all children to remain fundamentally unchanged,
while appearing compassionate.”
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BREAKING
Teachers at a school near Glasgow are being balloted for strike action over major health and safety concerns described as posing a "substantial risk to life".
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2569914...
Teachers at a school near Glasgow are being balloted for strike action over major health and safety concerns described as posing a "substantial risk to life".
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2569914...
Teachers could strike over 'risk to life' safety concerns
A range of major safety concerns have been raised at Lenzie Academy following a recent Fire Risk Assessment.
www.heraldscotland.com
December 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
BREAKING
Teachers at a school near Glasgow are being balloted for strike action over major health and safety concerns described as posing a "substantial risk to life".
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2569914...
Teachers at a school near Glasgow are being balloted for strike action over major health and safety concerns described as posing a "substantial risk to life".
@heraldscotland.bsky.social
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2569914...