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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Rainy 5km to hit 20 miles for the week and to help me get through what today brings. #running2keepthrcrazyaway #lehorunbuddy #running #keepgoing

Legorunbuddy the back view as she admires some grafiti of a giant mushroom.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

4 treadmill miles to end what has been A DAY. Focusing on the joy 😉 epic den building by small & his tutors this morning. And lets move on from the rest. #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #treadmill #runofftheday

Inside of a den built by small. Sunshine is showing through an orange/pink blanket. There is a mat on the floor, stepping stones stacked to the left and plastic den frame in front of sofa side.

Den from the outside. A large grey blanket forms the roof. You can see pegs holding it to a shelving unit. One side is a green folding floor mat. Then another sofa with a sunflower cushion on top of pink cushions.

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Isabelle Finn-Kelcey @isabellefk.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

“Better teacher training, earlier identification of need, greater specialist expertise & a properly staffed workforce are all necessary. But none of these initiatives require children & families to surrender the legal protections they currently have.” ❤️ www.theguardian.com/education/20...

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Legal rights must be retained for children with special educational needs | Letters

Letter: Campaigners and Send parents including Chris Packham and Sally Phillips urge ministers to work with families and organisations to preserve individual provision and improve accountability in th...

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

7 early morning miles before heading out to work. Its always going to be a fun day with emails from the LA before 8am 🙄🤣 #runningtokeepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy #morningmiles

Legorunbuddy on a table in front of high vis vest, head torch, bone conducting headphones and an inhaler. Behind Bobbles the cat.

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Isabelle Finn-Kelcey @isabellefk.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

New research from RE-STAR highlights link between mainstream sch attendance & poor MH for autistic & ADHD students: “There is nowhere that feels like a comfortable & safe place to unmask because you are always surrounded by people, so you have to mask all day, which is very tiring.” (Pre-print)

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

It ended up being nearly 4 hours... I am DEAD. And still trying to do dinner, wrangle dysregulayed overdone child & teen... its a long time til bedtime still.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Not sure what happened to fridays run post, anyway picture from fridays easy 5km & this morning not quite 6 miles as its all I had time for. I might see if I can squeeze in some treadmill miles later but 3 hour TEAMS first... joy. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #keepgoing

Legorunbuddy held out to my side at the end of my run. You can see my high vis vest, rainbow tiger stripe shorts and trainer looking down to legorunbuddy and pavement.

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Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · 04/10/2026

"Disability advocacy has to include understanding that disabled people may display behaviours that are uncomfortable, and balancing that knowledge with keeping everyone safe." Luce Greenwood on the ableism of the "Peter Pan Girl" social media takes, at TPGA: thinkingautismguide.com/2026/10/how-...

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How Should We Be Talking About The Peter Pan Girl? — THINKING PERSON'S GUIDE TO AUTISM

Non-disabled people need to do better by disabled people, and that includes coming to terms with their discomfort around disabled behaviors.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Of course it is and no wonder. Assuming you likely already have but if not have you been able to get EMDR therapy? And I sometimes find EFT tapping helpful, along with silly things like cold water on pulse points etc to try & bring my head back to here & now. Be gentle to yourself.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I am so sorry, to also get that information in a letter, presumably with no follow up or support offered. Everything that is wrong with systems. Sending love & strength.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

5 morning miles after not enough sleep but better for getting out. Resisting the temptation to grab an egg mcmuffin at the end of my run 🤣 maybe on the weekend as a treat... #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy #morningmiles

A blurry legorunbuddy held between thumb and forefinger. Behind is s roundabout with a drive through mc donalds, you can see the big M sign.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Head torch was needed at 5:40am when I went out, nice steady 7 and a bit miles. Further & faster than garmin wanted but my head needed it. Fur babies waiting for me on my return. #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #morningmiles #headspace

Photo of a window in my house, its double glazed. To the right a collection of coloured glass bottles, to the left two black cats with glowing eyes.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

We only became a cat family January 2025, but cannot imagine our home without them.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Most inclusiob bases I know of in mainstream are exclusion by another name. Very few work well, and unless you fundamentally change the environment & staff have appropriate traing, even an inclusion base wont be suitable for a lot of children.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I am sorry, he was a beautiful cat.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I have cried at least 3 times today & felt like running away from life... or at least run away from the LA. This thread has made me laugh out loud, much needed.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Me getting out of bed at 5:20am, WHY am I doing this. Me getting back after running 8 miles feeling all the smug & less like swearing at people... that is the why! #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy #morningmiles

Selfie at the end of my run. I am wearing high vis and head torch and sticking my tongue out as I hold legorunbuddy up to camera.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Sunrise miles. 5 and a bit miles, chilly this morning. Forgot a runbuddy picture 😯 #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

When i did eotas consultation I put this in my answers, as well as keeping current legal rights all familes/children need free access to an independent advocate/support. Otherwise its left up to parent carers who are already exhausted. And it increases inequality as not all families can do it.

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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

NEW POST: Research: SEND case officers are LAs’ “human shield” gatekeepers. But parents shouldn’t have to be their own key workers www.specialneedsjungle.com/send-casewor...

a man's hand looking through clipped paperwork bundles

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Easy evening run, the alternative was murder due to auditory overwhelm. 3 kids with colds sniffing, throat clearing & coughing plus vocal tics & stimming... 😬🙉 so 20 min bimble turned 5km..that got carried away, 5 miles. #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy #sanity #overwhelm #runaway

Legorunbuddy held between thumb and forefinger, lit up by light of my head torch.

Selfie at end of my run. I am wearing head torch and high vis vest, its dark i am standing on pavement doing v for victory sign.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

It looks a bit like that pureed mash you sometimes get. Almost too liquidy for mash but not liquid enough for soup. Does it taste good though?

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

It did let me use same email for one of the kids. Having completed the eotas consultation and read it all through I am thorougly disillusioned with everything tbh.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Advice & support to settimgs to manage life threatening allergies well & come up with bespoke plans etc. What would you do if child was anaphalaxic to milk/dairy products ie butter in sandwiches! (this is on the rise). But it can be managed with support & planning which reduces the need for panic.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Washing hands, wiping tables, surfaces, is standard after snack/mealtime. Plus doorhandles/high contact points if necessary per allergy plan, is standard. Where appropriate & able children given knowleshe too. But all staff are trained to manage allergies in my setting. Anaphalaxysis UK gives good

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

No running as its a rest day today, but I did get out for a walk with small. #walk #sunflowers #longhair #boyswithlonghair

Small boy walking along pavement in sunshine carying a bunch of sunflowers. He has long hair loose down his back and the sunflowers over his shoulder.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

So can I use same email address I used to sign for my children?

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I am massively allergic myself & at high risk for anaphalaxis it is scary & its tragic that its taken the death of a child for more guidance to be introduced to schools.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Juat ban it. I work in complex needs and we have pupils & staff with allergies, also arfid etc we serve peanut butter on toast, for some its all they will eat .

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The anaphalaxis society and training i did last week on anaphylaxis is nut bans are not recomended, they tend to invoke a false sense of safety. Robust training & education is the way to go. Esp as anything can cause anaphalaxis. I know children who have it to milk, cekery, apples! You simply cant

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Forgot to post this morning before work. A very dull 6km base run bringing me to 20 miles so far this week. No photo, so here is bedtime wind down instead. #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #unwind #keepgoing #smallchildlife #sensory #play

A small boy is spinning in a fabric swing, long hair hanging down. There is a climbing ladder on wall, with stepping stone toys stacked up. You can see dark living room window with reflection of light.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A late base run yesterday evening, then 7km run & a walk early doors this morning. Get those 10,000 steps before 7am. Hump day is nearly done. #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy

View down road on walk home from my run. Sun is rising between the trees, casting long shadows on the road. The sky is clear pale blue and cars have headlights on.

Picture of my garmin on my left wrist showing 10,000 steps. I am also wearing a notch bracelet and a parkrun wristband.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Life is.. lifeing..and feeling hard. But got opportunity for impromptu trip to sea this morning. Obviously had a swim. Glorious reset. Much needed. #wildswim #swimtounwind #beachtrip #norfolkcoast #lucky

The coast, sand, blue sky with fluffy white clouds and sea stretching out endlessly. There were seals too. Bliss

Me swimming in sea. You can just see my head and shoulders. Sand going down to waters edge, sea stretching out to horizon and fluffy white clouds.

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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

NEW POST: The #EOTAS consultation has shown how little the Government understands about this kind of provision and the children who need it. @sharonlsmith.bsky.social says it shows how vital it is for the DfE to listen to those with lived experience: www.specialneedsjungle.com/eotas-what-f...

a child with ear defenders sat on the ground

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Monday morning long run. 9 miles, longest run post injury/illness. Slowly building a base. Proper dark when I went out, needed my head torch. #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #morningmiles

Screenshot of garmin run stats. 14.5k, or 9 miles at 6:11per km pace nice and steady. There is a photo of me holding up legorunbuddy, My face is mainly civered but you can see my headtorch and high vis vest.

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Special Needs Jungle @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

NEW POST: An Unacceptable Truth: The 20 legal rights at risk from the Government’s #SEND reforms. We've set out all the rights disabled children and their families face losing or having reduced. If you don't want this, take action: www.specialneedsjungle.com/unacceptable... @lucympowell.bsky.social

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Isabelle Finn-Kelcey @isabellefk.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

#Headteachers! Pls ask your #citizenship teacher to explain why this #Labour (!) plan to remove #SEND rights will be a disaster. No ctzshp specialist? Ask your #SENCo. SENCo overworked? Ask your (volunteer, non-specialist) #SchoolGovs. TY @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social 🙏

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

No idea this is the UK one. www.freecakesforkids.org.uk they have a contact, its all volunteer led. Obviously different locations will have local regulations etc to follow.

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Baking a difference | Free Cakes for Kids UK

Free Cakes for Kids is a movement of local volunteers and community groups, who share a simple belief: every child deserves a birthday cake.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

5.5 miles. 10,000 steps befire 7am. Had to dig out the high vis as its still dark now at 5:50-6am when I run. That will do for humo day, now off to work. #running2keepthcrazyaway #lehorunbuddy #running #humpday #keepgoing

Selfie at end of run holding kegorunbuddy up to camera. You can see me behind in high vis vest as mornings are getting darker. Houses and a car behind.

Garmin screenshot of todays activity showinb my run and 10,462 steps.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

This is in UK btw. We also make sure to donate fun stuff to food banks, biscuuts, snacks, treats. As well as essentials. Seriously everyone should have chocoalte, sweets, whatever little treat. It shouldnt be a race to the bottom these families are vulnerable, look after them, dont deprive children

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We have an organisation called Free Cakes for kids. They get a referal & then volunteers make and deliver a cake. Cater for allergies & make it to suit child. Baker gets paired with local family, a form kid X age, loves Frozen, marvel etc, likes chocolate cake. And then they make & deliver.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Monday 'long' run. A late morning run as our routine is changing with EOTAS/PA hours & I now have the opportunity to. I definitely prefer early morning quiet running but a daytime run meant I bumped into an old friend which was lovely. #running2keepthecrazyaway #running #legorunbuddy #keepgoing

Screenshot of my garmin run with a photo of friend I bumped into. Details of run, a base run that extended into a long run. 13km at a pace of 6:14km.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

And ime in high schools there are a lot of staff that have zero clue in de-escalating.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

This is just lazy, sterotyping. And lacks any nuance. Infuriating. Unmet needs.. often not always. Is that behaviour communicating something, often yes. Is there an issue with overly strict schools qnd teaching styles that create 'behaviour problems' yep.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Garmin sprint intervals this motning, followed by RD duties & dopamine shopping because clearly I NEED a sunflower cushion. Also spot the whiskers in post run legorunbuddy & diet coke pic as Misty was demanding attention 😬🤣 #running2keepthecrazyaway #legorunbuddy #running #juniorparkrun #joy

The start sign and flag at junior parkrun this morning. The sky is a bit overcast, there is a football goalpost and to the right a large tree sheltering the finish line and tunnel.

Legorunbuddy stood on table with my bracelets and can of diet coke. The table has world map tablecloth on and at top of picture you can make out cat whiskers.

Screenshot of Tiger online store page showing a sunflower shaped cushion. Bargain £8 JOY.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

No running today, tired but finding joy despute endless admin. DLA forms & CIN prep...delightful. I switched out our dining room decorations. Rainbows & sunflowers to keep summer vibe going. I love autumn but its NOT autumn yet. Evening colouring to unwind. #rainbows #sunflowers

My ceiling, with paper spherical rainbows and sunflowers hanging from ceiling. On the walk behind fairy lights anc posters. One says 'Exist loudly'. Another says 'if you're not angry you're not paying attention.'

The other end of my dining room ceiling and wall. More rainbow and sunflower ceiling decorations. A poster that says 'not fragile like a flower, fragile like a bomb'. Next to it is a kermit frog scream poster and a sign saying 'stay weird'.

Dining room table, a colouring book is oprn with pencils, a mug of tea. Then a red vase of sunflowers and a tray with candles red, pink, green, yellow. They are all varying heights and lit, some in bottles, some small candle holders. Behind fairy lights and posters on the wall.

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Sarah @running2staysane.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Crazy life. She does a lot of campaigning. www.facebook.com/share/16CHQg...

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