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RR @rlrossi64.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

I don’t understand. Support should be reviewed every year through the Annual Review? What has specifically been leaked that makes the year 7 review any different than it is now?

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Matt Keer @captaink77.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

The Door to Hell in Turkmenistan: a generation-spanning toxic fire visible from space, ignited by unaccountable specialists, left to fester for decades by feckless bureaucrats, is now close to being extinguished Whereas this tyre fire, on the other hand, is not 👇 www.ft.com/content/e1aa...

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Ministers set to delay key elements of special needs education reforms until next parliament

Delaying implementation is seen as a way to avoid a repeat of last year’s backbench rebellion

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RR @rlrossi64.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

Four errors. Children don’t get diagnosed with SEND. Children get diagnosed with ASD/ADHD/dyslexia/DLD etc which MAY lead to them having SEND. Loose language and a lack of understanding over shared terminology is really not helping things.

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The English Oak Project @thekentacorn.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

The Blenheim Estate lost an oak, and as they like their fallen trees to remain in place to encourage wildlife, they asked artist Matthew Crabb to do his magic Photo: Pete Seaward

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Ed Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 14/09/2025

I've written to Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage, urging them to join me in condemning Elon Musk's dangerous remarks inciting violence yesterday. As leaders, we must stand together and make clear Musk will face serious consequences for these actions.

Letter from Ed Davey to Keir Starmer condemning Elon Musk for inciting violence and urging unity to defend democracy.

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Nicole Dempsey @ndempseyinco14.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

Inclusion isn’t a bolt-on. It’s the measure of whether our education system is working at all.

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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Excellent piece from @moremorrow.bsky.social. Defensive reactions to critique are unfortunately endemic on edutwitter but help nobody. I do find it ironic that we expect children to use critique to learn but we struggle with it ourselves.

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Helen W @2tubies.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

The narrative of the SEND system failing / being broken has been effective. The shift to blaming the system rather than holding to accept those who have failed / refused to enact it lawfully or ethically has allowed children with SEND to be perceived as the problem.

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Nancy @nancygedge.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

I’m interested in this - who do you define as the most vulnerable? Vulnerable in which way? Vulnerable in the mainstream school - how many axes of vulnerability? Which ones carry the most weight? I’m genuinely interested, hence the multiple questions.

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Matt Keer @captaink77.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

This was the draft definition of inclusion they put forward for consultation in their recent school inspections - no idea who they worked with on this, I think they’ve also commissioned something from NCB

Inclusive providers are at the heart of their communities. They have high expectations and aspirations for every child and learner. They are particularly alert to the needs of those who need the most support to achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

Leaders set a clear and ambitious vision for inclusion at the provider. They communicate this to children, learners, staff, and parents and carers. They create a culture in which every child and learner belongs, and feels safe, welcomed and valued. They make sure that all children and learners access a high-quality education, taught by experts with high ambition who strive to develop every child and learner’s potential.

Leaders work in a close and effective partnership with parents and carers and other agencies to secure the best possible outcomes for every child and learner, regardless of their starting points. Inclusive providers are relentless in identifying and removing barriers to participation and learning, so that all children and learners can achieve and thrive.

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Helen W @2tubies.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

I wonder if Mr Sproston should also be working with children and young people with SEND to develop his understanding of inclusion, be curious as to how their definition of inclusion differs from institutions.

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Helen W @2tubies.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Isabella plantation in Richmond park is stunning right now.

Pathway with bright pink rhododendron bushes either side

A colour bomb of rhododendrons. Bright pink, red, purple blooms

Pink and white rhododendron bushes surrounding by lush greenery.

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Matt Keer @captaink77.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

SEND is 'lose, lose, lose,' unless you're in line for some of these tasty £750pd & £900pd contracts with DfE Local government experience mandatory, experience of delivering SEND provision not required www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/31286...

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SEND Financial Advisers- Early Engagement - Contracts Finder

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Pam Jarvis @drpam.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Yes. I’ve been writing about this for several years in @yorkshirebylines.co.uk What on earth do schools need superannuated business managers for? One of the biggest Tory cons ever. Stark naked emperors.

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Questionable value of school executive roles | Letters

Letters: Readers raise concerns that multi-academy trusts in England are diverting funds from classrooms to corporate managers

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Helen W @2tubies.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

The Jurassic Coast never fails to impress.

A photo of Durdle Door. The natural limestone arch in the sea in Dorset.

A photo of Stair Hole in Lulworth.
An arch of limestone across the sea formed by marine erosion.

An ariel photo of Lulworth Cove in Dorset taken from a cliff.

A photo of a ring shaped structure with the sea in the distance. The structure is a mould of an early coniferous tree which died after being encased in sediment. It is part of the Fossil Forest in Dorset.

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HeadteacherChat @headteacherchat.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Anon post: Looking to connect with school leaders or parents who have had positive experiences with flexi-schooling. I’d love to hear your insights and learn from your journey. Feel free to reach out or share. Please retweet to help spread the word.

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JL Kaufmann @jlkaufmann.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

It boils my piss that the news stories are continuously 'are we over-diagnosing mental health problems?' rather than 'oh my God what have we DONE to ourselves that SO many people are SO profoundly unhappy and anxious and unwell?'

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Jo Billington @drjobillington.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

So looking forward to discussing this book on Wednesday. There’s still time to reserve your place. Details below 👇

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Helen W @2tubies.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

I continue to appreciate the sunset photos from my son who is living his best life .

Two yachts on the sea with a beautiful deep orange sky in the background, the sun has almost set and gives the impression of resting on the sea.

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Matt Keer @captaink77.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

This post has taken a beating on here. The article’s since been reshaped, new headline, but this is still up, so for clarity: The statement below is not true by any robust definition of what councils receive to budget for local road maintenance

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Helen W @2tubies.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

My favourite time of year.

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Matt Keer @captaink77.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Even setting aside this article's daft premise - the cost comparisons only work if you ignore most of what counts as local government expenditure on road maintenance. It's deeply flawed. Never, ever get a pol corr to do a specialist's job www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

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English councils spending twice as much on Send pupil transport as fixing roads

Exclusive: Costs particularly acute in more rural areas, where many children with special needs have to use taxis

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Nancy @nancygedge.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

I’m sorry to point out the obvious, but you can’t intervene someone out of autism, or Down’s syndrome, or sensory processing disorder or dyslexia.

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Matt Keer @captaink77.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

Exclusive: upper-tier LAs waste more resource each year on SEND tribunal defence (success rate: 2%) than they spend on road safety, or food safety, or public mental health, or sensory support, or winter services

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Helen W @2tubies.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

So it’s Feeding Tube Awareness Week - an opportunity to shed light on a topic that is personal to me. My children are tube fed and there are many misconceptions about it. Please read my eldest’s perspective. helen2tubies.wordpress.com/2022/10/29/a...

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A Decade of Tube Feeding

2012 …………………………………………..2022 On 31st Oct 2012 I had my first NG tube put in by my nurse, this was just the beginning of my bumpy, un…

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Helen W @2tubies.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Always appreciate my eldest sending me sunset photos from his new home.

A view of a sunset with the sun going down behind the mountainous island across the water. A palm tree adds to the beauty of the view.

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Kara Chrome @karachrome.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

However much Local Authorities and central government think SEND support is costing them, the price paid by families, especially by the children themselves and (typically) by their mothers, is far, far higher. inews.co.uk/inews-lifest... @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social @captaink77.bsky.social

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'I quit to fight for my son': how the SEND crisis is wrecking women's careers

Four in 10 parents of children with special educational needs have stopped working, and mothers are hit the hardest

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Jo Billington @drjobillington.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

“A situation where we are upholding nearly 100% of complaints cannot be one that is working for children & families” www.theguardian.com/education/20...

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Children’s development ‘put back by years’ due to failure of special educational needs system

Local government ombudsman report into SEND in England offers damning assessment

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T Pascoe-Matthews (M Ed , NPQH) @pascoed.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

No surprise … Human behaviour cannot be managed from a tick sheet with people being right or wrong .

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Sue Cowley @suecowley.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

There's been a lot of talk about play recently in the #EarlyYears community especially given the @ofstednews.bsky.social quote that children's "hands and bodies are active, but their minds are not". Firstly, this is very obviously a misunderstanding of how play works based on poor observation. 🧵⬇️

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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

The LGSCO upheld 92% of SEND complaints this year, with the ombudsman calling on the government to extend its powers. A damning report says failures cause thousands of children to have their development delayed by months or years. www.inkl.com/a/gpARQ...

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Children’s development ‘put back by years’ due to failure of special educational needs system

Local government ombudsman report into SEND in England offers damning assessment

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Helen W @2tubies.bsky.social · 15/09/2024

Might use this platform to share more photos. I love an early Sunday morning restorative walk, preferably near water or amongst trees!

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