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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Sam Freedman in The Observer: “The big challenge is that there’s no way to save money without changing the eligibility for EHCPs. This looks like being one of the big political battles of 2026.” observer.co.uk/news/opinion-...
We disagree—and we have a plan:
www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
We disagree—and we have a plan:
www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
Labour’s holiday homework: solve the problem of special needs education | The Observer
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November 29, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Sam Freedman in The Observer: “The big challenge is that there’s no way to save money without changing the eligibility for EHCPs. This looks like being one of the big political battles of 2026.” observer.co.uk/news/opinion-...
We disagree—and we have a plan:
www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
We disagree—and we have a plan:
www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
On SNJ Today: ADHD & Autism “Right to Choose” assessments have been paused in some NHS areas as funding runs out too soon. @rachel.stopsafetyvalve.uk reports at least 9 ICBs have told contracted private providers to stop offering new appointments until next April: www.specialneedsjungle.com/a...
November 28, 2025 at 7:45 PM
On SNJ Today: ADHD & Autism “Right to Choose” assessments have been paused in some NHS areas as funding runs out too soon. @rachel.stopsafetyvalve.uk reports at least 9 ICBs have told contracted private providers to stop offering new appointments until next April: www.specialneedsjungle.com/a...
More dates for SEND Regional Engagement Events with the Department for Education - councilfordisabledchildren.o...
November 28, 2025 at 4:08 PM
More dates for SEND Regional Engagement Events with the Department for Education - councilfordisabledchildren.o...
The government has hit back at claims that its plans to include the cost of supporting children with SEND in wider education spending could lead to less money for schools. www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy...
Absorbing council Send debts won't hit school budgets, ministers say
The government says the Office for Budget Responsibility's projections do not take into account upcoming reforms.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The government has hit back at claims that its plans to include the cost of supporting children with SEND in wider education spending could lead to less money for schools. www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy...
NEW POST: In an SNJ exclusive, @rachel.stopsafetyvalve.uk highlights how ADHD and Autism “Right to Choose” assessments have been paused in at least nine NHS areas, as ICBs tell their contracted private providers to stop offering new appointments www.specialneedsjungle.com/a...
November 28, 2025 at 6:02 AM
NEW POST: In an SNJ exclusive, @rachel.stopsafetyvalve.uk highlights how ADHD and Autism “Right to Choose” assessments have been paused in at least nine NHS areas, as ICBs tell their contracted private providers to stop offering new appointments www.specialneedsjungle.com/a...
On SNJ Today: Supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent Children at home and at school can be far from easy. Having the right tools at hand is a must. Helen Edgar of @autisticrealms.bsky.social looks at what really needs to happen to help neurodivergent children thrive. www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
November 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
On SNJ Today: Supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent Children at home and at school can be far from easy. Having the right tools at hand is a must. Helen Edgar of @autisticrealms.bsky.social looks at what really needs to happen to help neurodivergent children thrive. www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
NEW POST: What Schools and Parents Need to Understand About Supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent Children. @autisticrealms.bsky.social looks at what really needs to happen to help neurodivergent children thrive: www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
November 27, 2025 at 6:02 AM
NEW POST: What Schools and Parents Need to Understand About Supporting Autistic and Neurodivergent Children. @autisticrealms.bsky.social looks at what really needs to happen to help neurodivergent children thrive: www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
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...
Government faces £6bn SEND shortfall once override ends
Spending watchdog warns 'no savings have been identified' to offset pressure on government coffers
schoolsweek.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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...
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It means a significant change to EHCP eligibility, or it's not remotely affordable.
November 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
It means a significant change to EHCP eligibility, or it's not remotely affordable.
Reposted by Special Needs Jungle
What does this mean for SEND & education? From the OBR report
November 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
What does this mean for SEND & education? From the OBR report
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.
www.tes.com/magazine/news/ge...
www.tes.com/magazine/news/ge...
Government funds research to spot SEND needs earlier by 2028
Science minister Lord Vallance says £4 million research programme aims to support faster intervention
www.tes.com
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:
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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...