Willow the Wisp
@carlajayne.bsky.social
In my past life, I managed an Outstanding HMP Mother & Baby unit #EarlyYearsDevelopment #EarlyChildhood #Neurodivergent #Autistic #ADHD #disabilitylife #fibromyalgia #cptsdrecovery #MentalHealthMatters #POTS #socialist #Peace #socialjustice #Warrington
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@carlajayne.bsky.social
· Sep 15
@charlotte2153.bsky.social My child went from thriving in primary to failing GCSEs because the EHCP system delayed denied and diluted support. No mental health input. No joined-up planning. Years of fighting alone. This is what a broken SEND system looks like, IT MUST CHANGE #Warrington #sendjustice
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Today’s post from @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social
NEW POST: Why the Human Rights Act matters when advocating for your child with SEND. Annie Smith from the British Institute of Human Rights explains how parents and carers can use the HRA, and about new BIHR SEND resources www.specialneedsjungle.com/h... #SaveOurChildrensRights #HumanRights
September 30, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Today’s post from @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social
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The Law Commission says it’s time to update the outdated & ableist definition of “disabled child” in the Children Act 1989.
They recommend using the Equality Act definition (with extensions) to simplify the law & make social care fairer
They recommend using the Equality Act definition (with extensions) to simplify the law & make social care fairer
Law Commission calls for new definition of a "disabled child"
The Law Commission is calling for a new definition of "disability" for disabled children, one of 40 recommendations.
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September 30, 2025 at 9:02 AM
The Law Commission says it’s time to update the outdated & ableist definition of “disabled child” in the Children Act 1989.
They recommend using the Equality Act definition (with extensions) to simplify the law & make social care fairer
They recommend using the Equality Act definition (with extensions) to simplify the law & make social care fairer
@charlotte2153.bsky.social — Warrington needs politics that listens. #YourParty is built by ordinary people, not donors. We’re organising for dignity, housing, and public services that work.
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September 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
@charlotte2153.bsky.social — Warrington needs politics that listens. #YourParty is built by ordinary people, not donors. We’re organising for dignity, housing, and public services that work.
Join us: facebook.com/groups/1301474561766629
Join us: facebook.com/groups/1301474561766629
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A packed Westminster Hall debate is getting underway into a petition signed by more than 120,000 people calling on the government to "retain legal right to assessment and support in education for children with SEND". www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Don’t remove the legal rights of children with SEND
The SEND system is in need of reform but restricting children’s access to support through EHCPs isn’t the answer, warns IPSEA’s Catriona Moore
www.tes.com
September 15, 2025 at 3:34 PM
A packed Westminster Hall debate is getting underway into a petition signed by more than 120,000 people calling on the government to "retain legal right to assessment and support in education for children with SEND". www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
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Absolutely incredible (but predictable) that Reform couldn’t be bothered to attend the #SEND debate in Westminster today.
So many MP’s have pointed to their absence and also that they should apologise for their comments about ‘parents hijacking and gaming the system’.
Shame on Reform.
So many MP’s have pointed to their absence and also that they should apologise for their comments about ‘parents hijacking and gaming the system’.
Shame on Reform.
September 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Absolutely incredible (but predictable) that Reform couldn’t be bothered to attend the #SEND debate in Westminster today.
So many MP’s have pointed to their absence and also that they should apologise for their comments about ‘parents hijacking and gaming the system’.
Shame on Reform.
So many MP’s have pointed to their absence and also that they should apologise for their comments about ‘parents hijacking and gaming the system’.
Shame on Reform.
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September 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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We're live sharing the #SENDdebate: x.com/SpcialNdsJungle
September 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
We're live sharing the #SENDdebate: x.com/SpcialNdsJungle
@charlotte2153.bsky.social My child’s EHCP was issued without updated health or PfA input. No support for anxiety, mobility, or transition.
Delays. Vague provision. No accountability. This isn’t a one-off. It’s systemic. We need public SEND services, not patchwork fixes.
#SENDJustice #SEND
Delays. Vague provision. No accountability. This isn’t a one-off. It’s systemic. We need public SEND services, not patchwork fixes.
#SENDJustice #SEND
September 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
@charlotte2153.bsky.social My child went from thriving in primary to failing GCSEs because the EHCP system delayed denied and diluted support. No mental health input. No joined-up planning. Years of fighting alone. This is what a broken SEND system looks like, IT MUST CHANGE #Warrington #sendjustice
September 15, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Families shouldn’t have to fight for years to access basic rights. We need Statutory enforcement, Multi-agency accountability , Public funding, not private contracts Lived experience at the table. Rebuild SEND on justice, care, & public ownership. #SENDCrisis #EHCPReform #SENDsky
September 15, 2025 at 4:22 PM
This is an important opportunity for MPs to learn and for families to tell representatives how they want the SEND system to change.
We will be following drop-in closely and later this week sharing a round-up for what MPs and families discussed and what we want to see happen next.
We will be following drop-in closely and later this week sharing a round-up for what MPs and families discussed and what we want to see happen next.
September 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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@janeharrislondon.bsky.social was on Sky News this morning representing @dcpcampaign.bsky.social ahead of the SEND rally today!
Reform is desperately needed so that children with SEND and their families don’t have to fight for the ordinary things in life.
Reform is desperately needed so that children with SEND and their families don’t have to fight for the ordinary things in life.
September 15, 2025 at 9:23 AM
@janeharrislondon.bsky.social was on Sky News this morning representing @dcpcampaign.bsky.social ahead of the SEND rally today!
Reform is desperately needed so that children with SEND and their families don’t have to fight for the ordinary things in life.
Reform is desperately needed so that children with SEND and their families don’t have to fight for the ordinary things in life.
@charlotte2153.bsky.social My child went from thriving in primary to failing GCSEs because the EHCP system delayed denied and diluted support. No mental health input. No joined-up planning. Years of fighting alone. This is what a broken SEND system looks like, IT MUST CHANGE #Warrington #sendjustice
September 15, 2025 at 1:45 PM
@charlotte2153.bsky.social Families shouldn’t have to fight for years to access basic rights. We need Statutory enforcement, Multi-agency accountability , Public funding, not private contracts Lived experience at the table. Rebuild SEND on justice, care, & public ownership. #SENDCrisis #EHCPReform
September 15, 2025 at 1:44 PM
@charlotte2153.bsky.social My child’s EHCP was issued without updated health or PfA input. No support for anxiety, mobility, or transition.
Delays. Vague provision. No accountability. This isn’t a one-off. It’s systemic. We need public SEND services, not patchwork fixes.
#SENDJustice #SEND
Delays. Vague provision. No accountability. This isn’t a one-off. It’s systemic. We need public SEND services, not patchwork fixes.
#SENDJustice #SEND
September 15, 2025 at 1:39 PM
@charlotte2153.bsky.social Families shouldn’t have to fight for years to access basic rights. We need Statutory enforcement, Multi-agency accountability , Public funding, not private contracts Lived experience at the table. Rebuild SEND on justice, care, & public ownership. #SENDCrisis #EHCPReform
September 15, 2025 at 1:36 PM
@charlotte2153.bsky.social Families shouldn’t have to fight for years to access basic rights. We need Statutory enforcement, Multi-agency accountability , Public funding, not private contracts Lived experience at the table. Rebuild SEND on justice, care, & public ownership. #SENDCrisis #EHCPReform
@charlotte2153.bsky.social My child’s EHCP was issued without updated health or PfA input. No support for anxiety, mobility, or transition.
Delays. Vague provision. No accountability. This isn’t a one-off. It’s systemic. We need public SEND services, not patchwork fixes.
#SENDJustice #SEND
Delays. Vague provision. No accountability. This isn’t a one-off. It’s systemic. We need public SEND services, not patchwork fixes.
#SENDJustice #SEND
September 15, 2025 at 1:35 PM
@charlotte2153.bsky.social My child’s EHCP was issued without updated health or PfA input. No support for anxiety, mobility, or transition.
Delays. Vague provision. No accountability. This isn’t a one-off. It’s systemic. We need public SEND services, not patchwork fixes.
#SENDJustice #SEND
Delays. Vague provision. No accountability. This isn’t a one-off. It’s systemic. We need public SEND services, not patchwork fixes.
#SENDJustice #SEND
@charlotte2153.bsky.social My child went from thriving in primary to failing GCSEs because the EHCP system delayed denied and diluted support. No mental health input. No joined-up planning. Years of fighting alone. This is what a broken SEND system looks like, IT MUST CHANGE #Warrington #sendjustice
September 15, 2025 at 1:32 PM
@charlotte2153.bsky.social My child went from thriving in primary to failing GCSEs because the EHCP system delayed denied and diluted support. No mental health input. No joined-up planning. Years of fighting alone. This is what a broken SEND system looks like, IT MUST CHANGE #Warrington #sendjustice
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Michael Charles of Sinclairs Law isn’t on here but this is his critical appraising the Children and Wellbeing Bill. Please share for awareness! There are some positives in the Bill but it also holds the potential to harm a lot of children:
bills.parliament.uk/publications...
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bills.parliament.uk/publications...
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bills.parliament.uk
March 29, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Michael Charles of Sinclairs Law isn’t on here but this is his critical appraising the Children and Wellbeing Bill. Please share for awareness! There are some positives in the Bill but it also holds the potential to harm a lot of children:
bills.parliament.uk/publications...
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bills.parliament.uk/publications...
1/…
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August 7, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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Since 2013, private rents in Great Britain have increased by 54 per cent, but Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates have increased by just 36 per cent.
Nearly half of privately renting families on Universal Credit are facing shortfalls between their rent and Local Housing Allowance.
Nearly half of privately renting families on Universal Credit are facing shortfalls between their rent and Local Housing Allowance.
August 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Since 2013, private rents in Great Britain have increased by 54 per cent, but Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates have increased by just 36 per cent.
Nearly half of privately renting families on Universal Credit are facing shortfalls between their rent and Local Housing Allowance.
Nearly half of privately renting families on Universal Credit are facing shortfalls between their rent and Local Housing Allowance.
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"Negative school experiences generate twice the emotional burden in autistic and ADHD adolescents compared to their neurotypical classmates, and this is significantly correlated with depression and anxiety according to a new study involving a UCL researcher."
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...
Neurodivergent adolescents experience twice the emotional burden at school
Negative school experiences generate twice the emotional burden in autistic and ADHD adolescents compared to their neurotypical classmates, and this is significantly correlated with depression and anx...
www.ucl.ac.uk
August 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
"Negative school experiences generate twice the emotional burden in autistic and ADHD adolescents compared to their neurotypical classmates, and this is significantly correlated with depression and anxiety according to a new study involving a UCL researcher."
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...
www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2025/ju...
Desperately needed
A better question might be - is there any point, (at least for the electorate and the UK public) in anyone leading labour after starmer?
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
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Who can lead Labour after Starmer? Rayner, Streeting and Burnham’s chances, rated
There is no vacancy at the top of the Labour party – yet. But as the PM's ratings fall, speculation rages about who could come next
inews.co.uk
August 8, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Desperately needed
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A better question might be - is there any point, (at least for the electorate and the UK public) in anyone leading labour after starmer?
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
Who can lead Labour after Starmer? Rayner, Streeting and Burnham’s chances, rated
There is no vacancy at the top of the Labour party – yet. But as the PM's ratings fall, speculation rages about who could come next
inews.co.uk
August 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
A better question might be - is there any point, (at least for the electorate and the UK public) in anyone leading labour after starmer?
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
inews.co.uk/news/politic...
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What is left to say about this Labour party now. This is the action of the minister with responsibility for homelessness!!! They're just awful, awful people - never mind whether they're good politicins (they're not), they're cruel and ununsual pieces of shit all.
August 7, 2025 at 8:13 AM
What is left to say about this Labour party now. This is the action of the minister with responsibility for homelessness!!! They're just awful, awful people - never mind whether they're good politicins (they're not), they're cruel and ununsual pieces of shit all.