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Busy day in the SEND world. Excellent ITV News & Good Morning Britain coverage of the crisis, LGA Report out that terrifyingly recommends scrapping the system and reducing eligibility for EHCPs. And this 👇, thank you Laura for including SEND in your moving maiden speech. 💜 🧵

"The experts are unequivocal - lives are being lost, in both a theoretical, and literal sense. Futures which could be bolstered by adequate support are left unrealised."

Over half of children with special education needs are missing school because their requirements can't be met. That's the damning findings from an ITV News investigation exposing a crisis in provision for children with these needs. 'The system doesn't work for anyone.' Actress

I really hope families feel seen today. There are some powerful messages in today’s coverage of failures of SEND support about the colossal waste of children’s talent and potential. Good and right that Bridget Phillipson response leads with the need to build trust and listen.

Half way through the holidays as a parent carer so don't have enormous energy to argue this. But a number of parents have flagged this piece and Nick Ferrari 's comments today, so here's a mini, incoherent while-I'm-looking-afte-Elvi rant🧵 telegraph.co.uk/business/2024/…

Ahead of the Paralympics beginning today, our CEO, Anna Bird, has spoken with The i Paper, "the inspiration set by Paralympians was at risk of being “lost” without the facilities, resources and staff needed to help disabled children participate in sports."

Our CEO Anna Bird spoke with Kidz to Adultz Exhibitions KtoA Magazine recently about our guide aimed towards grandparents. She said “We know that many grandparents play a very important role in their disabled grandchild’s life and that of their parents, providing considerable emotional and

A few weeks ago, our Family Finance Team ran a webinar looking at the process of managed migration to Universal Credit. The webinar is now available to watch on our YouTube channel. Find out more here: sbee.link/bjdpw9qx8y

Ahead of parliamentary debates on SEND in England, we have sent a briefing to all MPs, outlining the issues based on what we hear from families. Together with families, we have also set out ways the system can be improved. Read more here: i.mtr.cool/odolemnvkq

Last week saw three Westminster Hall Debates on special educational needs and disability (SEND) provision in England.

Today BBC Woman's Hour asked Catriona Moore IPSEA for top tips for parents navigating the SEN system: 1) Become informed ( you shouldn't have to, but we are where we are) 2) Use all the info on IPSEA & other sites. 3) Talk with other parents 4) Start early.

I’m surprised the figure is so low. It’s a matter of fact that the SEND system is broken, as evidenced in numerous official reports

The government has announced £740m of funding to increase the number of places for pupils with SEND in mainstream schools in England. DCP Chair Anna Bird appeared on BBC Woman's Hour this morning to discuss the announcement. You can listen from 1:50 bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0…

Contact is uniquely placed to help families get what they are entitled to, making the process of claiming less stressful.  On average Contact can boost an eligible family’s income by £6,000 per year. Until Tuesday 10 December, the Big Give will double every pound donated to our

Watch our amazing parent carers Zoe, Steph and Enka share what it’s like to care for a disabled child as their families struggle to get the support they need — at home, at school and in everyday life. With families facing a constant battle for help, our life-changing support is

DCP Chair, Anna Bird is quoted in this article alongside other voices in the sector following reports that the Government is considering legal changes to the criteria for EHCPs. inews.co.uk/news/politics/…