Plans to fund SEND from central government budgets will mean a £6billion a year shortfall with no savings yet found, the spending watchdog has warned. The OBR says only using the core schools budget may see mainstream school funding fall by 1.7% per pupil schoolsweek.co.uk/government...

The oh so wonderful Sir Ken.
Missed, but what a legacy his talks are!

Five of his reels condensed into one.
Be inspired!

youtu.be/1koo6CXOH5Q

Please take a look at this video from @cfpjustice.bsky.social … I’ve been fortunate enough to work with young people at @iic-rights.bsky.social to provide their input in shaping the project.

Do you trust that the new Hillsborough Law can stop public officials from lying to the public?

Do you trust that the new Hillsborough Law can stop public officials from lying to the public?

See our new video on the Hillsborough Law in Parliament and follow for real-time updates:
youtube.com/watch?v=MCoS...

#HillsboroughLaw #CentreForPeoplesJustice #CFPJ

NEW POST: In the 2nd SNJ article on the Education Committee's behemoth #SEND Inquiry report, we examine proposals to force the NHS to pay up, plus fixing #EarlyYears and #Post16 #education By @rachel.stopsafetyvalve.uk @sharonlsmith.bsky.social @tanialt.bsky.social www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...

On SNJ Today: The Education Committee's SEND Inquiry report tells the Government to boost inclusion—after deciding what it is—but leave legal rights alone. Pt 1 of our analysis is from @captaink77.bsky.social @catrionamoore.bsky.social & pix by @tanialt.bsky.social www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...

My daughter, Anna, is carrying out a piece of research for her dissertation. If you are an undergraduate, or know one, please share this questionnaire with them so they can consider whether to participate. Thank you so much 😊

nupsych.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Today we’re publishing our Raising The Nation Play Commission interim report.

Thanks to the many people who have contributed evidence and given advice.

We set out the huge benefits of play, the barriers, and make policy recommendations.

www.centreforyounglives.org.uk/news-centre/...

I'm so pleased to be featured in an NHS England co-produced short film about strategic co-production in the design of services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.

Please do have a watch!

m.youtube.com/watch?v=a4pZ...

Wishing all my friends here a happy Christmas time and best wishes for 2025. As in previous years, I have made donations to selected charities rather than send cards. This year I am supporting North East Autism Society, I.P.S.E.A and Epilepsy Society. @epilepsysociety.bsky.social
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Please don’t expound the benefits of child participation while you develop laws & policies without them. An infographic explaining what you should do when you haven’t involved children on the right. The left is for those wanting to do their best to get it right- Lansdown’s 3Cs plus the Lundy Model.

A lovely flowchart/infographic shared by @lauralundy.bsky.social on LinkedIn earlier today. I like the reflect and improve stage!

www.linkedin.com/posts/laura-...

The wonderful work of @darrellwakelam.bsky.social 😊

Not just for children! 🎄

Marking the 100th anniversary of the UN Declaration on the Rights of the Child with some reflections on the child’s right to participation.

Time to start over I guess. 🙂 Hi, I'm Darrell. I make stuff, mainly out of things you'd normally throw away. I work with children and young people, lots of them. I make 3D artwork, mainly in schools . . . and I make sculptures myself, share them online, and hopefully inspire others to have a go. 👍

Learning the ropes here and hoping to reconnect with those I’ve enjoyed following during the last 15 years!
Passionate about the rights of the disabled child and children and young people’s participation in decision making.