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It’s official. We have now issued legal proceedings against the Secretary of State for Education and Chancellor for underfunding of SEND. Thank you to all our amazing supporters for helping us to take this unprecedented action. #BBCSEND

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Provision for disabled children is under attack. It’s not just new EHCPs that are being targeted for reduction. Existing EHCPs are also being aggressively ceased in extraordinary numbers, especially in the 16-18 age range.

Revealed: covert deal to cut help for pupils in England with special needs

Government contract aims to reduce the number of specialist care plans by a fifth

www.theguardian.com

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Imagine if EHCPs were short enough for people to read and contained actual provision - concisely articilated, quantified and specified, adequately resourced and promptly delivered.

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Thank you to all those calling these Warwickshire councillors out for their appalling comments about disabled children and their families.

Parents urge councillors to apologise over special needs comments

Three Warwickshire councillors are facing calls to apologise as parents criticise their comments.

www.bbc.co.uk

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This wasn’t just a slip of the tongue. These comments by people in positions of privilege and influence reveal deep-seated bigotry and ignorance which cause real harm to disabled children and their parents/carers.

Warwickshire councillors apologise for special needs comments

The council is investigating complaints about the remarks that it says "caused significant offence".

www.bbc.co.uk

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Protests outside Warwickshire council meeting:

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Thank you @SENDcrisis and well done to all the children, young people, families and friends who marched in the #SendNationalCrisis march today and supported from home or work. The march may be over, but we're certainly not done. Our amazing #SEND family just grew even bigger.

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A quite staggering and offensive level of ignorance in this video clip.

Elissa Noves

@ElissaNoves

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🧵 Clips below: Cllr Hammersley: "Is it something in the water?" "Why are there so many people jumping out with these needs? Where were they when I was at school?" "Why do so many people have this badge of SEND and special needs?" "To stop this spend fix the problem at source"

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Cllr Hammond needs to resign. He’s not fit to hold a role in public life.

Elissa Noves

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Cllr Hammersley responds to being told that children with SEND were institutionalised with "they must have had better ways of dealing with them. Let's go back to some of those ways"

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BBC News - Government in High Court over special needs funding #SENDNationalCrisis

Families take government to court over special needs

Judges will decide if national special educational needs and disabilities funding decisions are lawful.

www.bbc.co.uk

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For #InternationalWomensDay day we would like to pay tribute to all the amazing mums fighting so hard to uphold their disabled children's rights. #SEND

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Now that a General Election has been called we'll be campaigning harder than ever to keep SEND high on the political agenda. This is a critical time for our community. We need MPs that will prioritise education for all children and uphold the rights of disabled people.

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We're delighted to announce that we are joining forces with @SpcialNdsJungle and @SendCrisis to create an even more powerful independent voice for families and our wider SEND community. #SEND #strongertogether

Special Needs Jungle

@SpcialNdsJungle

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NEW POST: Some exciting news we hope you will support - SNJ is linking up with SEND Action and SEND National Crisis, launching the SEND Community Alliance: An independent campaign group

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Thinking of the thousands of disabled children and young people unable to attend the #SendNationalCrisis marches due to medical appointments, illness, anxiety and a host of other reasons. @SendCrisis and all of us are marching for YOU. Don't forget to #SENDamessage

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Apparently disabled children are to blame for councils facing bankruptcy. This narrative has a long and dark history. Shame on the LGA.

Nikki Fox - BBC News & Watchdog Presenter

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The local government association has warned councils could be forced to declare themselves bankrupt because of the soaring cost of SEND provision. Figures due to be released tomorrow are expected to show a steep rise in the number of families lodging appeals at tribunals in…

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We’re fed up of MPs and councillors blaming disabled children and their families for the failings in the SEND system and local authority finances when they are the ones failing us. Enough is enough.

Sign the Petition

Demand 3 Warwickshire County Councillors Resign & SEND Funding is Prioritised

www.change.org

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Good news. St Helens Council has overturned its decision to charge for #SEND transport. One of the reasons they cite is "the possibility of a legal challenge and the Council being subject to judicial review". It seems we're starting to make a difference.

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On 26th and 27th June we are taking the government to the High Court for underfunding of support for children with special educational needs/disabilities. Watch this space for a planned event in London on the morning of the 26th. #SendNationalCrisis

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@PauletteHamilto People with learning disabilities are residents too, or would be if others didn’t object to their presence. Imagine writing this about any other group of people.

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The scandal is that the children of families on lower incomes are not able to get a diagnosis and access appropriate support. Stop blaming parents for the failing SEND system.

Inequalities in special needs diagnoses is a ‘silent scandal’, Matt Hancock says

The Independent MP argued there is ‘an unjust allocation of diagnosis’ within the special educational needs and disabilities system.

www.shropshirestar.com

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Parent blame, and mother blame in particular, is absolutely rife at the moment. #SEND

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5 years

On 26th June we are challenging the government's special educational needs and disabilities funding policy at the High Court. If you've been affected by SEND cuts, please come along and show your support in front of the Royal Courts of Justice from 9-10am. #SENDNationalCrisis

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Just want to say a massive thank you to all those TAs, teachers, headteachers and other school staff that work so hard, despite inadequate budgets, to meet the needs of all their pupils. We know how tough it is and we are so grateful for what you do.

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So grateful for the support of the many professionals who have been in contact about this. Disabled children and their parents are NOT to blame for the failings in the SEND system. MPs and councillors need to educate themselves and stop inciting hatred.

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3 months

A quite staggering and offensive level of ignorance in this video clip.

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It's not the rise in special needs pupils that's putting a strain on school funds but a lack of funds that's putting a strain on disabled children, unlawfully denying thousands of them their legal right to an education. #sendnationalcrisis

Rise in special needs pupils puts strain on school funds

The number of pupils diagnosed with special needs has risen for the third consecutive year, putting extra pressure on school funds.Figures published yesterday by the Department for Education showed...

www.thetimes.co.uk

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There’s no easy way to break this: the judgement didn’t go our way. It was always going to be a difficult challenge. Three disabled children and their families against the government. Endless pages of redacted documents. The odds were stacked against us.

SEND Action

@SEND_Action

5 years

On 26th June we took the Secretary of State for Education and Chancellor to the High Court over the government's special educational needs and disabilities funding policy. Thank you to all our supporters for making this possible. We are now awaiting the judge's decision.

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No mention of the government's failure to cost or fund the 2014 reforms? Disabled children and their families are NOT the ones at fault here @GregHurstTimes

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Just FOUR days to go until thousands of disabled children, their families and supporters will be demonstrating at 28 locations (Manchester just added). If you care about the future of children with #SEND please join the #SendNationalCrisis march on 30th May. @SendCrisis

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Swamping schools? Or helping disabled children to access the support to which they are legally entitled?

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The rapid rise of EHCPs is swamping schools - and there are major long-term social issues we have to start addressing now, says experienced Sendco @debs_cares

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We are pleased to announce the dates for our landmark hearing challenging the government regarding inadequate funding for children with #SEND . Huge thanks to these bold families, our amazing legal team and our many supporters for making this happen.

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On 26th June we took the Secretary of State for Education and Chancellor to the High Court over the government's special educational needs and disabilities funding policy. Thank you to all our supporters for making this possible. We are now awaiting the judge's decision.

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The mother blame and misogyny is real.

Elissa Noves

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Cllr Morgan: "It can't be that just because demand is increasing there is a genuine need" Discussing how to reduce demand - "Not accepting the plea of a Mother saying Little Willy has ADHD when Little Willy is just really badly behaved & needs some form of strict correction"

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Massive shout out to Poppy, Nadia and Sharon at @SendCrisis and all the local co-ordinators and supporters who have organised the #SendNationalCrisis march. They are truly amazing.

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Families of disabled children vs the Secretary of State for Education. Please support us to challenge the government on inadequate funding for children with special educational needs/disabilities. #SEND

Disabled Children vs Secretary of State for Education

Families of disabled children are taking action against cuts to special education provision.

www.crowdjustice.com

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Where is the accountability here for the schools refusing places, for the commissioning failings, for the failure to provide full time education? Parents are not to blame. @GillianKeegan @educationgovuk

Sky News

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Madeleine, 8, was rejected by every school her council approached - because she has autism. She has now joined a growing number of children whose parents are instead given money to pay for educational activities outside of school.

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It’s 2024. Disabled children don’t belong in institutions and councillors who think they do don’t belong in public office. Nearly 21,000 signatures…

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We’re fed up of MPs and councillors blaming disabled children and their families for the failings in the SEND system and local authority finances when they are the ones failing us. Enough is enough.

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Over 13,000 signatures in two days. This sends a strong message that comments like these and the culture that lies behind them are not acceptable. Disabled children are not to blame for local authorities’ funding deficiencies.

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Families in Warwickshire have started a petition.

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When LAs are losing 98% of tribunal cases there’s something very badly wrong with the decision making. No one is winning here, especially not disabled children.

Qaisar Sheikh

@Edu_lawyer

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Today's @MoJGovUK stats = 12k SEND appeals outcomes in 22/23 & the vast majority decided by the FtT were against LAs. This means: 1. Parents were absolutely right to bring appeals👏🏽 2. LAs are still massively failing to make the right decisions 🤦🏾 3. Still no accountability 🤷🏽

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There is nothing “natural” about the reduction in EHCPs. These are targets set by consultants to reduce expenditure. Enough lies. “Naturally, we’d expect to see a reduction in the number of EHCPs issued as children’s needs are met earlier.”

SEND Action

@SEND_Action

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“Parenting a disabled child is one part loving and looking after them, one part admin and four parts going into battle to secure support from authorities who break the law every single day by depriving them of that support.” @samcarlisle

Life with a disabled child: one part love, four parts battling the system

Every day councils are breaking their obligation to help children like mine — and they still dare to blame us

www.thetimes.co.uk

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Please come along and support the three families challenging the government on its special educational needs and disabilities funding policy. #SENDNationalCrisis #SENDLegalAction

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Today is the day. Whatever happens, we are so proud of the three remarkable families who took this action on behalf of all disabled children in England and so grateful to all our supporters for standing with us to defend our children's rights.

SEND Action

@SEND_Action

5 years

On 26th June we took the Secretary of State for Education and Chancellor to the High Court over the government's special educational needs and disabilities funding policy. Thank you to all our supporters for making this possible. We are now awaiting the judge's decision.

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When we talk about culture change in #SEND this is what we mean. There are too many people like this in positions of power and influence. They have zero experience or knowledge of the issues they are talking about. It’s pure bigotry.

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3 months

A quite staggering and offensive level of ignorance in this video clip.

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Disabled children and young people (and their parents/carers) are not to blame for poor inclusion and commissioning failures that lead to increased transport costs. Let’s have a grown up conversation about their right to education.

Council spending on special needs transport doubles

The rising cost of getting children to school is a key driver of current pressure on council budgets.

www.bbc.co.uk

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"Every day in our country there are thousands of parents struggling who have children with special educational needs, literally struggling, wading through treacle trying to get the right provision, the right care, the right education...and it's wrong." #SendNationalCrisis

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In the same week that desperate parents of disabled children protest in Parliament Square about woeful SEND provision the CCN and a former DfE special advisor go all out with inflammatory language about disabled children.

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Were not just SEND, were humans, pupils tell MPs

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Extremely disappointed to hear that the national #disability hustings has been cancelled due to inability to secure attendance from all the main parties. Our children matter too, and so do our votes. #VoteSEND #GE2019

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James waited 16 years for his voice. Please take the time to hear what he has to say. #SendNationalCrisis @SendCrisis

Gina Walker

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Can't make it to the rally but James wanted to support the cause! Let's make a difference #OurKidsMatter #SendNationalCrisis #spendonsend @SendCrisis @SENDYorksnHumb @TobiiDynavox

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Wow. We just hit 4000 followers. That’s 4000 people/organisations who care about the rights of children and young people with special educational needs/disabilities. #SEND

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No one wins at tribunal. No one. Even when it goes well. It is brutal and traumatic. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.

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Personal post: Happy World Down Syndrome Day. We’ll be ‘celebrating’ at the first tier tribunal so that this little guy can live his best life in his own fabulous way. #WorldDownSyndromeDay

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So much political noise about #Farage and #Natwest and so little about the 80,000 disabled young people still unable to access money in their own trust funds.

Martin Lewis

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I wrote to Children's Minister @ClaireCoutinho to ask her to do more to help 80,000 teens with special ed needs to unlock their Child Trust Fund money. She's written back... and effectively said no. My letter and her reply here...

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On 30th May thousands of disabled children, their families and supporters will be demonstrating at 25+ locations across the country in a SEND National Crisis March. Please contact local co-ordinators to confirm march times and locations. #SENDnationalcrisis

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£12,780 per child. This is the cost of fighting families at Tribunal (and losing in almost all cases). Incalculable stress and damage caused in the process. Wouldn't it be better to engage positively with families and invest this money in supporting disabled children?

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Council spends thousands of pounds on special needs tribunals it rarely wins

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Kind of surprised that this is surprising. 'Homes, hope, work and love: what learning disabled people want from life'

Homes, hope, work and love: what learning disabled people want from life

Social workers are changing the way they work to help people with learning disabilities achieve their aims

www.theguardian.com

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5 years

The judgement will be handed down on Monday morning. We will share it with you as soon as we have details.

SEND Action

@SEND_Action

5 years

On 26th June we took the Secretary of State for Education and Chancellor to the High Court over the government's special educational needs and disabilities funding policy. Thank you to all our supporters for making this possible. We are now awaiting the judge's decision.

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One of the worst comments was not included here: “I just look back at years gone by. Those people were dealt with by whatever means. It was right at the time.”

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Thank you to all those calling these Warwickshire councillors out for their appalling comments about disabled children and their families.

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Whoever you are, however limited your resources, whatever your manager says, if you want to improve things for disabled children please start by telling the truth.

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Today...

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On 26th June we are challenging the government's special educational needs and disabilities funding policy at the High Court. If you've been affected by SEND cuts, please come along and show your support in front of the Royal Courts of Justice from 9-10am. #SENDNationalCrisis

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Families succeed at tribunal because LAs don't comply with the law.

Education Committee

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On Wednesday we heard from representatives from @Ofstednews @CareQualityComm , @IPSEAcharity , @Simpson_millar and @LGOmbudsman as part of our #SENDInquiry . In the clip below Alison Fiddy from @IPSEAcharity talks about #SEND tribunals. 📺Watch:

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It's a year since we started our national campaign on #SEND . We have taken the government to the High Court, raised awareness of the #SENDcrisis and helped to secure a promise of over a billion pounds (extra?) funding. We've also made a lot of wonderful new #SEND friends.

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Despite the allocation of an additional 780 million for high needs, the #SEND Crisis is far from over. Over the next few weeks we'll be taking a look at the funding shortfall in local authorities AFTER the increase.

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Thank you to the 500+ people who donated to our crowdfunding campaign. SEND Action is run by families. We have no funding and we could not have brought this legal action without your generosity.

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In the last three years there has been a 41% increase in the number of children with special educational needs/disabilities being "home educated". These are just the official figures. They don't include off-rolling, part-time timetables and all the other dodges. #SEND #SENDCrisis

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Did you know that over half of local authority special educational needs/disability services have failed their Ofsted/CQC inspection? That's why disabled children, their families and supporters are marching on Thursday 30th May at 28 locations. #SendNationalCrisis @SendCrisis

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So angry that the resource base at this wonderful school is under threat due to lack of funding. This is why we are taking the government to court on 26th June. Please support us at the Royal Courts of Justice from 9am. #SENDNationalCrisis #Birmingham

Watch as disabled teen send powerful message to the Government

Callum Read, 16, had a passionate message over cuts to funding for kids with special needs and disabilities

www.birminghammail.co.uk

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Tomorrow we are heading to the High Court to challenge the Government's special educational needs and disabilities funding policy. Come and join us if you can. #SENDNationalCrisis

SEND Action

@SEND_Action

5 years

On 26th June we are challenging the government's special educational needs and disabilities funding policy at the High Court. If you've been affected by SEND cuts, please come along and show your support in front of the Royal Courts of Justice from 9-10am. #SENDNationalCrisis

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Still here, still campaigning for SEND, the NHS, education, rights, fairness and equality.

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To all the children and young people without school places and to those struggling to access the right support, thinking of you this week especially and sending strength and love. #SEND

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BBC News - Special needs: Petition demands end to 'national crisis' #SendNationalCrisis

Special needs: Petition demands action on 'national crisis'

Thousands sign petition to Downing Street, amid demonstrations in dozens of towns and cities.

www.bbc.co.uk

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“The key to resolving the SEND crisis lies in finding a way to ensure that local authorities fulfil their obligations to children and young people and their families, not in enabling them to get around these.” @catrionamoore13 @IPSEAcharity

Would provision for children and young people with SEND be different under a Labour government?

Right now, with a general election due to take place in a year or so and opinion polls suggesting that a change of government is more likely than not, our focus is just as much on the Labour opposi...

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Our new year wishes: for all those working with disabled children and young people to listen to them, genuinely act in their best interests and to respect and uphold their rights by complying with legislation.

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Last year #SEND families rose up and demanded change. This year we’re determined to work together to make that happen. New year, new start. #SENDchange

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Thank you to the 22,000 people who have signed in just 3 days. This isn’t just about these councillors. It’s about integrity and responsibility in public office. It’s not ok to use your platform to ridicule disabled children and suggest they belong in institutions.

SEND Action

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We’re fed up of MPs and councillors blaming disabled children and their families for the failings in the SEND system and local authority finances when they are the ones failing us. Enough is enough.

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@SchoolsWeek @SCHOOLSNE Appallingly irresponsible and divisive narrative from Ms Keegan. Tribunals apply the law. Stop blaming parents for inadequate SEND provision and commissioning, which btw is her responsibility.

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@JasonManford Thank you for noticing, caring and saying this…from the families who sit near the exit.

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And yet parents get the blame for rising “demand”. 🤔

Sky News

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Madeleine, 8, was rejected by every school her council approached - because she has autism. She has now joined a growing number of children whose parents are instead given money to pay for educational activities outside of school.

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We are exploring legal action against the Secretary of State for Education and Chancellor of the Exchequer regarding inadequate funding for children with special educational needs and disabilities. Please support us.

Disabled Children vs Secretary of State for Education

Families of disabled children are taking action against cuts to special education provision.

www.crowdjustice.com

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5 years

@DamianHinds - The attainment gap between #SEND and non-SEND pupils has increased. - Thousands of children with #SEND are receiving no education at all. - The demand for specialist provision is increasing rapidly due to inadequate provision in mainstream.

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5 years

@JayneMcCubbinTV @Anne_MarieIrwin @BBCBreakfast It’s official. We’ve issued legal proceedings against Sec of State for Education and Chancellor for underfunding of SEND. Thank you to all our supporters for helping us to take this unprecedented action.

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@SEND_Action

5 years

Parents should not have to give up their jobs so that disabled young people can access education. It's time to close the 16-18 SEND transport loophole. #closetheloop

SEND Action

@SEND_Action

5 years

Dad faces 120 mile school run and commute because of cuts #SEND #closetheloop @Close_theloop

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1 month

Personal post: Happy World Down Syndrome Day. We’ll be ‘celebrating’ at the first tier tribunal so that this little guy can live his best life in his own fabulous way. #WorldDownSyndromeDay

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@SEND_Action

5 years

Our legal team Jenni Richards @SteveBroach @Anne_MarieIrwin and @irwinmitchell did a fantastic job, presenting extensive evidence of the failings to children with #send . Court 66 was so packed that people overflowed onto the steps and floor.

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@SEND_Action

5 years

Calling all #SEND supporters. @SendCrisis is preparing to march in London and across the UK. Who's coming?

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@SEND_Action

3 months

Personal post (as the parent of a child with DS who has not been able to access social care/short breaks and has had to fight to get an EHCP): this is propaganda of the worst order. @GillianKeegan @TheSun

Down Syndrome kids like my nephew need support to reach their potential

I HAVE seen how complex and stressful navigating the special educational needs system can be for a parent. I’ve watched my brother and sister-in-law battle the system to ensure my nephew, Joseph, w…

www.thesun.co.uk

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@SEND_Action

6 months

Has everyone just abandoned the idea of meeting statutory duties to disabled children?

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@SEND_Action

4 months

@BBradley_Mans This is a complete misrepresentation of the reality on the ground. What most disabled children are accessing is far below bronze standards and far far below statutory requirements. Even the bare minimum is only obtained by families fighting constantly.

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@SEND_Action

4 years

Vote cast not just for SEND, but for education, the NHS, rights, justice, fairness, equality. What will you be voting for today?

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@SEND_Action

9 months

In a partnership disabled people and parents/carers should not be expected to volunteer their expertise for free while professionals and consultants are paid.

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@SEND_Action

5 years

Massive thanks to @SurreySENCuts for campaigning relentlessly against #SEND cuts. Not long ago the SEND crisis was regarded as local news. Now it's a national issue being debated in parliament and featuring regularly in local and national media. We've come so far.

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@SEND_Action

3 months

Lists are not provision. It’s the lack of provision that’s the problem, not just for children with Down syndrome but for all disabled children. This is what needs to be addressed, along with the lack of accountability.

Liam Fox MP

@LiamFox

3 months

Great news that #DownSyndrome is to be included in the School Census for the very first time from January 2025, a move that will provide greater support to the educational needs of those with Down syndrome. #DownSyndromeAct @GillianKeegan @educationgovuk @ndspolicygroup @appgds

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4 years

Absolutely delighted that @EmmaHardyMP has been appointed as chair of APPG #SEND . She is a real champion for SEND and has a thorough understanding of the issues affecting families. This gives genuine hope for continuity and progress.

NAHT

@NAHTnews

4 years

The All-Party Parliamentary Group on #SEND is now underway where @EmmaHardyMP has been voted in as Chair.

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@SEND_Action

5 years

Delighted to announce that #Manchester is joining the #SENDNationalCrisis march on 30th May. Please join disabled children and their families from 1pm at Central Library. Please retweet and tag any groups in the area to help to spread the word quickly. #SEND #SENDCrisis

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@SEND_Action

5 years

"Norwich autistic teenager James Triggs named Student of Year"

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5 months

Disgusting, unevidenced parent blaming from a cowardly unnamed source. Parents of disabled children are NOT responsible for the government’s failure to provide adequate funding to local councils to meet their legal responsibilities to disabled children.

Middle classes blamed for councils’ cash woes

There has been an ‘explosion in demand’ for educational special needs plans, sources say

www.thetimes.co.uk

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5 months

@FoxNikkiFox Deflecting from councils’ failure to meet their statutory duties by blaming disabled children and their families for government underfunding, financial mismanagement and poor commissioning is truly morally bankrupt.

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5 years

If you care about what's happening to disabled children please support our legal case against the government and join the @SendCrisis march on 30th May. We need your help. Please retweet. #SEND #SENDCrisis #schoolcuts

SEND Action

@SEND_Action

5 years

‘Cleansed by cuts’: schools refuse places to special needs pupils

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5 years

'Opinion: My son with ADHD relies on extra support in school. That isn't a 'burden' on neurotypical pupils'

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@SEND_Action

8 months

A reminder: “A report by the Learning Disabilities Mortality Review Programme found almost half of people with learning difficulties who died from Covid did not receive good enough treatment and 81 per cent had a Do Not Attempt Resuscitation order placed on them.”

Down's Syndrome Association

@DSAInfo

8 months

1/2: We're sad to read these stories & our thoughts are with families & friends. In the case of Susan Sullivan, neither Down’s syndrome or any other learning disability should ever be reason for a ‘do not resuscitate’ order. The fact this could occur in a 21stC NHS is wholly..

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5 years

Off to court soon for day 2 of our legal challenge against the government. Today we’ll hear the defendants’ evidence. #SENDNationalCrisis

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