B&NES Parent Carer Forum CIC @banespcf
We are a parent led organisation whose core purpose is to ensure parent carers in B&NES have a voice and help to make sure that services reflect needs. banespcf.co.uk Bath and North East Somerset Joined May 2022-
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NEW POST: Does the #SENDTribunal have to listen to the views, wishes & feelings of the child? An Upper Tribunal hearing has said it most certainly does. Solicitor, @jabetts123 of @LivLawClinic who was involved in the case, explains more in more detail specialneedsjungle.com/does-send-trib…
We have worked with the @banespcf to present feedback shared by their members in May 2024 about the provision of speech and language therapy locally find out what they told us. .healthwatchbathnes.co.uk/report/2024-08…
We've noticed a number of LAs (incorrectly) telling parents of children/YP with EHC plans that they only have to provide 16 hours' special educational provision per week for those over compulsory school age. This is incorrect. Read our FAQ for the facts: bit.ly/3M953f5
A response from Chief Executives of the Lead DCP organisations to the ISOS report on Special Educational Needs and Disability @contactfamilies @SpeechAndLangUK @KidsCharity @sensecharity @mencap_charity @CDC_tweets @FamilyFund @Autism @AmbitiousAutism @WellChild @Tog4ShortLives
"The future use of Safety Valve agreements is under review." says Schools/SEND Minister, Catherine McKinnell. Considering increasing unlawful actions of SV councils & the number missing agreement targets, we'd say it most definitely should be suspended: questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questi…
Lots of play days planned for this summer from @BathPlayProject 😎
There are many problems with the provision of special education in this country but can we please stop blaming the kids and their families. Fund local authorities properly to deliver on the existing EHCPs and and things could get better. theguardian.com/education/arti…
Thanks to @lawsocgazette for highlighting the risk to children & young people's legal rights to special educational provision & support that meets their needs. The system fails too many children, but the answer isn't to take away their rights. lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-and…
My diagram for "PPI/ Participatory research and the Research Cycle" is now ready! 😊 Months of hard work, but co-produced & a visual resource for researchers who want to work meaningfully with communities #coproduction #publicinvolvement
Are children with SEND at risk of criminal and sexual exploitation due to gaps in policies and services? This new research says yes: port.ac.uk/news-events-an…
Very worrying data from DfE. Suspensions up over 30%. Exclusions up from 6,500 to 9,376 - the highest recorded annual number of permanent exclusions. As always, SEN (3.5-6x the rate of perm exc), FSM (5x the rate) children) are most at risk.tinyurl.com/3efwayxa 1/2🧵
Record rises in suspensions & exclusions in new DfE figures—Persistent disruptive behaviour most common: 48% of suspensions & 39% of exclusions. Our graphs show it's children with #SEND most likely to be suspended or excluded. Needs not being met! Data: …e-education-statistics.service.gov.uk/data-tables/pe…
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This is simple and brilliant and poignant by @BladeoftheS . . . more widely than performing that kindness remember we are all vulnerable now . . . our environment matters too
This is great "There is simply no avoiding the fact that the current SEND system feels like it is failing everyone: pupils, parents, teachers & leaders." But please be more positive about those parents fighting for their child's right to an education tinyurl.com/46euahjm
Overhauling education funding so schools can better meet rising needs of pupils with SEND should be a priority for the next government, a think-tank says. The IFS says focusing per-pupil funding on an “average pupil” is a cause of the funding crisis cypnow.co.uk/news/article/s…
Parents & carers 📣 Book now for our EHC plan masterclass on 27 June. Places are £65, but we also have some funded spots available for parents/carers who are unable to access a full cost place. Book: bit.ly/3x14eRD Apply for a funded place: bit.ly/3VcPLtP
#Oliverscampaign This really is wonderful to hear Working together collaboratively, really can change culture, hearts & minds We really can do this, Oliver's training is proving it over & over @AmandaPritchard @CNOEngland @NavinaEvans @Liz_HEE @pspicer01 @devonsylvia @ClaireCNWL
‘Up until recently, the most frequent search term on the [SNJ] site was “Senco”. These days, she says, it is “Eotas” the acronym that stands for “educated other than at school”’ theguardian.com/society/articl…
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Elliot Davis @eldav10
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Trystan Williams FCCT @trystanpw_
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Extraordinary Links @Extraor57879073
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Kenny Wheeler @KennyInclusion
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Tamsin Egan 🌹 @tamsinegan
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Emily Jolliffe @emilyjoville
56 Followers 254 Following I help you be the parent you want, so your neurodivergent child can thrive. Mum of 3 SEN children: I get it. Couples & 1-1 counsellor & autism coach.
Dr Joanna Griffin @Griffinpsych
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Healthwatch B&NES @hwatchbathnes
2K Followers 2K Following The latest news, topics and highlights from around Bath & NES's Healthwatch network. Tell us what you think! https://t.co/RUGGqrtZyP
Neurodiversity Traini... @NeurodiversityT
45K Followers 5K Following Colin Foley & internationally renowned award winning team offer training & consultancy for Education, Health, Justice & Business sectors.
Ruth Balch @ruth_balch
83 Followers 117 Following Passionate about school governance that positively impacts pupils, National Leader of Governance 2016-23, proud SEND parent & Chair of @PalladianTrust
FII Research @FiiResearch
171 Followers 381 Following PhD student-Fabricated & Induced Illness at Edge Hill Uni Autistic families face false accusations of FII, we need to hear their stories #FII #ParentCarerBlame
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Release into flight @SMayberry35
84 Followers 258 Following Don't be cheap, don't give at will, don't wishful thinking to cater to others
FestableUK @FestableUK
2K Followers 2K Following Our amazing, #inclusive National Festival of Specialist Learning sadly postponed for obvious reasons, but we will be back!
navyeyelasH @navyeyelash
921 Followers 2K Following Mum of 3, festival obsessive, business owning, workaholic & serial complainer (not campaigner) - especially when it comes to #SEND. Views my own.
Alice Hoyle @AliceHoyleEd
10K Followers 184 Following RSHE and Sensory Wellbeing. Parent of 3. #ADHD #Autism #SEND. #Sensoryawareschoolstoolkit book out Winter 2024. Founded https://t.co/SlOQFcNFzz
NeuroRevolutionOrg @NeuroRevOrg
4K Followers 5K Following #NeuroRevolutionOrg ~ The open source global network for #NeuroKin everywhere! https://t.co/h9muA8IIvw
PMLD Link @PMLDlink
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Handmade by J9 @handmadebyj9
31 Followers 174 Following Owner of Handmade by J9, adopted 3 boys. Suffered the Berevement of one of our children. Kids go to a school, but my business is aimed at learning at home.
SEND Mumma Bear @MummaSend
3K Followers 4K Following SEND mum fighting my way through a broken system that is continually and consistently letting down the most vulnerable in our society! #JohnsonOut #SEND #Autism
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3K Followers 953 Following Outstanding special educational needs legal advice from Boyes Turner 0118 467 6547. *Tweets are not legal advice*
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17K Followers 6K Following Psychotherapist, writer, artist. I love life quotes, poetry, art. Follow my weekly mental health blog: https://t.co/YTPx0uOwH9.Therapy, quotes, art. No DMs
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St Christopher's Acti... @SCANBristol
156 Followers 361 Following A community campaign for SENSITIVE and APPROPRIATE development of the St Christopher's school site #Bristol #Community 🌳#Trees🌳 #SEND #AffordableHomes
AutonoMe @AutonoMeNews
740 Followers 2K Following Blending human support with #assistivetech to help #neurodiverse people and those with #learningdisabilities gain the skills they need for independence.
Special Needs Jungle @SpcialNdsJungle
39K Followers 9K Following #SaveOurChildrensRights Parent volunteers writing about all things #SEND. Telling it like it is & how it should be since 2008 Independent strategic advocacy
Gareth D Morewood @gdmorewood
24K Followers 25K Following Educational Advisor @StudioIII | SENCology (https://t.co/mc237kPgc7) | Director LASER (https://t.co/090LlqwtHy) | Prev 25 yrs in schools - 17 yrs as Secondary SENCo
Louise Ting @louisetingbris
329 Followers 408 Following Neurodivergent. LGBTQ+🌈 Researcher, artist, gamer. PPI advocate. Passionate about reducing inequalities. Love 🐈. I talk about these, my life and Mental Health
Trystan Williams FCCT @trystanpw_
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AWP Mental Health @AWPNHS
7K Followers 2K Following We provide healthcare for people with serious mental illness, learning disabilities and autism across the South West. Account monitored weekdays, 9am - 5pm.
Chopsy Bristol @ChopsyBristol
3K Followers 2K Following “Chopsy Bristol… Unequivocal in its stance." Bristol City Council Executive Director Spies
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Dr 🫥:. #Autism or ... @draevans
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CAMRA @CAMRA_Official
64K Followers 1K Following The Campaign for Real Ale: Campaigning for pubs, pints and people since 1971
Witherslack Group @WitherslackGrp
3K Followers 341 Following 🏆 We are the UK’s leading education provider for children with special educational needs.
Naomi Fisher @naomicfisher
43K Followers 1K Following Clinical Psychologist. Author. Speaker. Website: https://t.co/lNP61HBdr2. Substack: https://t.co/jZKGYJJB3I. https://t.co/63niN1wCwO.
Healthwatch B&NES @hwatchbathnes
2K Followers 2K Following The latest news, topics and highlights from around Bath & NES's Healthwatch network. Tell us what you think! https://t.co/RUGGqrtZyP
WeLDNurses 💙 @WeLDnurses
12K Followers 5K Following Connecting learning disability nurses. Talking and sharing with everyone with a passion for learning disability care. #WeLDNs
The Brain Charity @TheBrainCharity
16K Followers 4K Following We help people with ALL neurological conditions to live longer, healthier, happier lives. 🧠 Practical advice 🧠 Emotional support 🧠 Championing neurodiversity
Hayley Mason-Seager @haylez10
2K Followers 528 Following Owner of SEN Legal - Principal Solicitor and CEO, trying to change lives for the better. Lucky mummy of an incredible toddler. *All views are my own*
HemiHelp @HemiHelp
2K Followers 1K Following HemiHelp is part of the charity @Contactfamilies, supporting children and young people with hemiplegia, and their families.
Whole School SEND @WholeSchoolSEND
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SEN Magazine @SENMAGAZINE
17K Followers 816 Following The UK's leading magazine for special educational needs
AutismEducationTrust @AutismEducatio1
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Paula McGowan OBE @PaulaMc007
42K Followers 11K Following •Hon University Fellow- Fac Health •Founder The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training •Patient Safety Trying to survive Cancer #Melanoma
Ed Duff @SEN_advice
5K Followers 1K Following Lucky Husband & Dad. Education & care lawyer #send #ehcp. "That Ed Bloke". Director at HCB. Kindly reviewed by @ChambersGuides. Tweets ≠ advice. Own views.
nasen @nasen_org
20K Followers 1K Following The leading organisation promoting the advancement of all individuals with SEND This account is monitored Mon-Thurs 9-5 & Fridays 9-4
BBPCF @BedsBoroughPCF
1K Followers 1K Following An independent forum for parent carers of children & young people with disabilities or SEN to participate in developing and influencing local services.
South Tyneside SENDIA... @STsendiass
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PMLD Link @PMLDlink
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SEND Mumma Bear @MummaSend
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