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Tania Tirraoro @tanialt.bsky.social · 1d

From yesterday’s #WomenOfTheYear event we attended

Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 1d

An amazing event yesterday for the #WomenoftheYear Lunch & Awards, attended by SNJ’s @Tanialt.bsky.social & @RenataWatts.bsky.social. Lots of networking done! More pix from the luncheon here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/special-needs-jungle-ltd_send-send-activity-7383813523816153088-WKEh #SENDSKY

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Equality and Human Rights Commission @equalityhumanright.bsky.social · 1d

It's illegal to discriminate against someone because of a protected characteristic.

Disability is one of nine characteristics in the #EqualityAct.

We've created a guide to disability discrimination. Discover more: https://orlo.uk/dXKlI

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Tania Tirraoro @tanialt.bsky.social · 1d

Same! Etched into my brain

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Eastleigh SOS Group @soseastleigh.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations @renatawatts.bsky.social and @tanialt.bsky.social So happy that you've been recognised for everything you do.

Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 5d

On SNJ Today: We hope you don't mind a little self-congratulation, as SNJ's @renatawatts.bsky.social & @tanialt.bsky.social are delighted to be nominated among 400 "Women of the Year", an amazing event for "unsung heroes". Read more about it all: www.specialneedsjungle.com/r... #WomenoftheYear2025

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Tania Tirraoro @tanialt.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks!

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Tania Tirraoro @tanialt.bsky.social · 4d

Children harmed by decision to redeploy health visitors, Covid inquiry hears - True—my grandson was born in August 2020. they had one virtual health visitor chat for quite young, neurodivergent first time parents.

Children harmed by decision to redeploy health visitors, Covid inquiry hears

Some children paid "the highest price" of death because of redeployments, says health visiting charity head.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Tania Tirraoro @tanialt.bsky.social · 5d

So this is happening…

Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 5d

NEW POST: Please allow us a little self-congratulation, as @tanialt.bsky.social and @renatawatts.bsky.social are nominated as two of 400 "Women of the Year", an event for "unsung heroes", now in its 70th year www.specialneedsjungle.com/r... #WomenoftheYear2025

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Tania Tirraoro @tanialt.bsky.social · 6d

It’s almost satire

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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 7d

On SNJ Today: A new report shows a large percentage of teachers think children with #SEND in mainstream schools worsen outcomes for those without extra needs. @catrionamoore.bsky.social finds teachers also worry reforms will make things harder for SEND learners: www.specialneedsjungle.com/t...

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Tania Tirraoro @tanialt.bsky.social · 7d

I think they had long enough to ruin things last time.

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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 7d

NEW POST: A new report shows teachers fear education policy reforms will make things worse, not better, for children with SEND. @catrionamoore.bsky.social has explored the new survey from Bett www.specialneedsjungle.com/t...

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Tania Tirraoro @tanialt.bsky.social · 7d

But for many disabled children, left with no support and therapies suspended, it was disastrous. Incredibly difficult for all, but some schools did brilliantly, while others did not. Good leadership was key (as it always is). There’s been research since but no idea if government are making use of it

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Tania Tirraoro @tanialt.bsky.social · 7d

If parents wanted to keep their children home that’s one thing, but if they were stopped by badly applied risk assessments that’s another. The problem was inadequate guidance from government—Many schools most definitely did their best and their teachers worked harder than ever. 1

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Snowball @freezemysnowball1.bsky.social · 8d

Check out this brilliant article about Snowballs new Accessible London Underground Map in @itsmylondon.bsky.social

www.mylondon.news/news/transpo...

New Tube map shows which TfL stations have one important feature

The iconic Tube map has been reinvented to show essential features which help make sure everyone can get around

www.mylondon.news

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Tania Tirraoro @tanialt.bsky.social · 8d

If it helps, mine had only 80% attendance but still left with good results, including an A* in English with a scribe (mind you this was an amazing specialist school)

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Tania Tirraoro @tanialt.bsky.social · 8d

In our second study it was the use of risk assessments that meant children, including those who needed suctioning, were told to stay home https://www.specialneedsjungle.com/scandal-children-complex-needs-not-welcome-back-school/
https://www.specialneedsjungle.com/coronavirus-send-education-survey/

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Tania Tirraoro @tanialt.bsky.social · 8d

This really resonates

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Tania Tirraoro @tanialt.bsky.social · 8d

We carried out two SEND covid surveys and concur that there was no planning, especially in how to get children with very complex needs back to school—many were not allowed to

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Tania Tirraoro @tanialt.bsky.social · 9d

Doublethink by Stewart Lee @thenerve.news
Mandelson lost his job for being pals with Epstein. Epstein pal Trump, got a state banquet from a King whose brother lost his job for being pals with Epstein https://www.thenerve.news/p/stewart-lee-new-column-doublethink-does-doubletime-starmer-kimmel-trump

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ACAMH - Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health @acamh.bsky.social · 12d

Why are so many #Autistic girls & women diagnosed late, or missed altogether?

Join Dr. Clare Harrop as she unpacks the latest research on the developmental pathways of autistic girls and women, from early childhood through to adulthood. https://bit.ly/3YYg1Li

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Tania Tirraoro @tanialt.bsky.social · 12d

And why is it ‘the system’ or framework at fault when it’s the funding of it and the people operating it that have ruined it? These are harder things to deal with, so easier to ignore 3/3

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Tania Tirraoro @tanialt.bsky.social · 12d

Children’s support is not seen as a priority—just look at the CAMHS initiatives that went nowhere, and the rampant unlawfulness of LAs—why is the government not outraged about that? These reports should make clear they’re not blaming families (unless they are?) as it’s always the impression left 2/

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Tania Tirraoro @tanialt.bsky.social · 12d

Perhaps they’re NEET… because they’re disabled and unable to work & there’s too little help. Stats tell one part of a story, but it’s no surprise when cuts to educational and CAMHS support in the last decade have increased needs, as did the pandemic. Social media means more people know about DLA. 1/

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Tania Tirraoro @tanialt.bsky.social · 12d

Mine is an adult and although there are budgeting apps, the biggest hurdles are getting them to download one-and to admit there is a problem. Even though there is clearly a problem. Impulsiveness for a start and understanding spending priorities.

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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 13d

NEW POST: Are behaviour-tracking apps harming #SEND children and their families?
Natalia James, discusses her research into how digital monitoring may be discriminating against disabled children and increasing stress on their parents: www.specialneedsjungle.com/b...
#SENDsky #disability

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