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.
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...
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...
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/...
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/...
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...
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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www.specialneedsjungle.com/r...
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...
On SNJ Today: The Education Committee's @helenhayes.bsky.social seems a bit sceptical in her reply to Bridget Phillipson's letter that said #SEND changes will be “co-created” Who can blame her—and we're here for it! @tanialt.bsky.social brought the popcorn 👀 🍿
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November 17, 2025 at 7:53 PM
On SNJ Today: The Education Committee's @helenhayes.bsky.social seems a bit sceptical in her reply to Bridget Phillipson's letter that said #SEND changes will be “co-created” Who can blame her—and we're here for it! @tanialt.bsky.social brought the popcorn 👀 🍿
www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
"Inconsistent" SEND provision and long waits for support in EALING say Ofsted/CQC inspectors, but good co-production, and "robust" child mental health support. files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/...
November 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
"Inconsistent" SEND provision and long waits for support in EALING say Ofsted/CQC inspectors, but good co-production, and "robust" child mental health support. files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/...
NEW POST: SEND changes will be “co-created”, Bridget Phillipson has said. Which means what, exactly?—demands @helenhayes.bsky.social, chair of the Education Select Committee—Join @tanialt.bsky.social with the popcorn in our post today... www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
November 17, 2025 at 6:02 AM
NEW POST: SEND changes will be “co-created”, Bridget Phillipson has said. Which means what, exactly?—demands @helenhayes.bsky.social, chair of the Education Select Committee—Join @tanialt.bsky.social with the popcorn in our post today... www.specialneedsjungle.com/s...
On SNJ Today: Enter our brilliant #Giveaway to win one of THREE copies of Understanding Parent Blame: Institutional failure and complex trauma. @catrionamoore.bsky.social reviews this important book by Prof. Luke Clements and Dr Ana Laura Aiello: www.specialneedsjungle.com/u...
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 PM
On SNJ Today: Enter our brilliant #Giveaway to win one of THREE copies of Understanding Parent Blame: Institutional failure and complex trauma. @catrionamoore.bsky.social reviews this important book by Prof. Luke Clements and Dr Ana Laura Aiello: www.specialneedsjungle.com/u...
NEW GIVEAWAY: We have THREE copies of this important book to give away. @catrionamoore.bsky.social reviews Understanding Parent Blame: Institutional failure and complex trauma by Prof. Luke Clements and Dr Ana Laura Aiello www.specialneedsjungle.com/u...
November 14, 2025 at 6:02 AM
NEW GIVEAWAY: We have THREE copies of this important book to give away. @catrionamoore.bsky.social reviews Understanding Parent Blame: Institutional failure and complex trauma by Prof. Luke Clements and Dr Ana Laura Aiello www.specialneedsjungle.com/u...
SNJ has a series of SEND system Flow Charts from navigating SEN Support, applying for and conducting an EHC Needs Assessment, appealing a decision and EHCP Annual Reviews. Free to download
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November 13, 2025 at 5:22 PM
SNJ has a series of SEND system Flow Charts from navigating SEN Support, applying for and conducting an EHC Needs Assessment, appealing a decision and EHCP Annual Reviews. Free to download
www.specialneedsjungle.com/f...
www.specialneedsjungle.com/f...
On SNJ Today: We've recently been delegating our media interviews to our campaign manager, Rachel Filmer. After a recent, particularly gruelling interview, she's written about keeping calm while setting straight those who spout SEND misinformation www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
November 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
On SNJ Today: We've recently been delegating our media interviews to our campaign manager, Rachel Filmer. After a recent, particularly gruelling interview, she's written about keeping calm while setting straight those who spout SEND misinformation www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
NEW POST: SNJ's @rachel.stopsafetyvalve.uk on keeping your composure when managing challenging interviews with people who've been taken in by SEND misinformation www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
November 12, 2025 at 6:02 AM
NEW POST: SNJ's @rachel.stopsafetyvalve.uk on keeping your composure when managing challenging interviews with people who've been taken in by SEND misinformation www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
Parents, young people and practitioners in BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, it's your area's Ofsted/CQC SEND Inspection 24-28 November. Give your views between NOW-9am 18 November: ofsted.smartsurvey.co.uk/p/A... More info: www.gov.uk/government/public...
November 10, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Parents, young people and practitioners in BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, it's your area's Ofsted/CQC SEND Inspection 24-28 November. Give your views between NOW-9am 18 November: ofsted.smartsurvey.co.uk/p/A... More info: www.gov.uk/government/public...
NEW POST: The privacy dangers for children and their families in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Rose Arnold of campaign group Reclaim Rights for Children explains why they're concerned www.specialneedsjungle.com/p...
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 AM
NEW POST: The privacy dangers for children and their families in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Rose Arnold of campaign group Reclaim Rights for Children explains why they're concerned www.specialneedsjungle.com/p...
On SNJ Today : What's in the new Curriculum and Assessment Review to help children with SEND? And what's been the response from the education sector? @tanialt.bsky.social has had a look around the education sector responses www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
November 6, 2025 at 7:45 PM
On SNJ Today : What's in the new Curriculum and Assessment Review to help children with SEND? And what's been the response from the education sector? @tanialt.bsky.social has had a look around the education sector responses www.specialneedsjungle.com/c...
LAG’s annual Education Law Conference is coming up!
Legal practitioners, advocates, campaigners, experts by experience and more will come together for a day of insight, updates & shared learning.
28 Nov | DLA Piper, London. Click here to book: tinyurl.com/LAGED25
Legal practitioners, advocates, campaigners, experts by experience and more will come together for a day of insight, updates & shared learning.
28 Nov | DLA Piper, London. Click here to book: tinyurl.com/LAGED25
November 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
LAG’s annual Education Law Conference is coming up!
Legal practitioners, advocates, campaigners, experts by experience and more will come together for a day of insight, updates & shared learning.
28 Nov | DLA Piper, London. Click here to book: tinyurl.com/LAGED25
Legal practitioners, advocates, campaigners, experts by experience and more will come together for a day of insight, updates & shared learning.
28 Nov | DLA Piper, London. Click here to book: tinyurl.com/LAGED25
Slough fails its Ofsted/CQC Area SEND inspection. “In Slough, too many children with SEND face delays in having their needs identified
and met.” But leaders are “determined and ambitious” so that's okay then files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/...
and met.” But leaders are “determined and ambitious” so that's okay then files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/...
November 6, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Slough fails its Ofsted/CQC Area SEND inspection. “In Slough, too many children with SEND face delays in having their needs identified
and met.” But leaders are “determined and ambitious” so that's okay then files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/...
and met.” But leaders are “determined and ambitious” so that's okay then files.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/...