Sharon L. Smith (@sharon_l_smith) 's Twitter Profile
Sharon L. Smith

@sharon_l_smith

Researcher/activist/‘Dr Mum’. Interests include education, disability, inclusion, (not)belonging, co-production, risk/vulnerability, learning disability

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SEND Action (@send_action) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Catherine McKinnell MP Local Government Association (LGA) Isn’t it time that local authorities and government acknowledged their role in the failure to implement the SEND system properly? Failure to fund the extended age range, failure to commission adequate services locally, failure of scrutiny and accountability nationally.

Down's Syndrome Association (@dsainfo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Do you know the history of the DSA? Read on to see where it all began! 💚 Rex Brinkworth was a teacher and psychologist whose professional interest in improving outcomes for children who have Down’s syndrome had been sharpened by the birth of his fourth child, Francoise. By

Do you know the history of the DSA? Read on to see where it all began! 💚

Rex Brinkworth was a teacher and psychologist whose professional interest in improving outcomes for children who have Down’s syndrome had been sharpened by the birth of his fourth child, Francoise.

By
Special Needs Jungle (@spcialndsjungle) 's Twitter Profile Photo

DfE denies there is a SEND white paper and then issues a statement saying it is ‘actively working with parents and experts’ on the document. lawgazette.co.uk/news-focus/in-…

John Harris (@johnharris1969) 's Twitter Profile Photo

"Removing Education, Health and Care Plans will cause chaos... The idea that children with SEND can be adequately catered for by placing them all together in a “unit” in a mainstream school with no legal protection is preposterous." apple.news/AYvLUfVJ4RkWML…

My Life My Choice (@mylifemychoice1) 's Twitter Profile Photo

We know there could be good things about GOV.UK and NHS putting new technology as a big part of their 10 Year Plan. However, a lot of our members have simply never even been told. for example, what the NHS App is.

We know there could be good things about <a href="/GOVUK/">GOV.UK</a> and <a href="/NHSuk/">NHS</a> putting new technology as a big part of their 10 Year Plan. However, a lot of our members have simply never even been told. for example, what the NHS App is.
Down's Syndrome Association (@dsainfo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today we were delighted to welcome Helen Hayes MP to meet Adeolu in his place of work at a Doubletree by Hilton hotel in London to learn more about our DSA WorkFit employment programme. 💚 Adeolu has worked for Doubletree by Hilton since November 2023 as a Luggage Porter, on a

Today we were delighted to welcome Helen Hayes MP to meet Adeolu in his place of work at a Doubletree by Hilton hotel in London to learn more about our DSA WorkFit employment programme. 💚

Adeolu has worked for Doubletree by Hilton since November 2023 as a Luggage Porter, on a
Down's Syndrome Association (@dsainfo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Down’s Syndrome Association supports people who have Down’s syndrome, and their parents and carers, throughout their lives. From before birth into older age, the DSA provides services to everyone. To find out who we are and what we do, please read through the information

The Down’s Syndrome Association supports people who have Down’s syndrome, and their parents and carers, throughout their lives. From before birth into older age, the DSA provides services to everyone.

To find out who we are and what we do, please read through the information
Down's Syndrome Association (@dsainfo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🌟 What is WorkFit? 🌟 The Down's Syndrome Association's WorkFit programme supports people who have Down’s syndrome to find paid jobs, work experience and volunteering roles. We match your skills, interests, and ambitions to help find the right job for you. We’re here to support

Elly Chapple Founder #FlipTheNarrative©💜 (@elly_chapple) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Really grateful to Good Morning Britain for bringing this issue to the fore. I hope RCPCH will now discuss with Professor Andy Bilson, Professor Luke Clements, Dr Fiona Gullon-Scott, Cathie Long and Emily Dugan amongst many others. Time for change 🙏💜

Special Needs Jungle (@spcialndsjungle) 's Twitter Profile Photo

SEND Legal Advice charity, SOS! SEN has written a terse letter to Bridget Phillipson, about the Government's lack of engagement its creation of uncertainty over the future of EHCPs facebook.com/share/p/14MZEJ…

Jenny Jones (@greenjennyjones) 's Twitter Profile Photo

In the Universal Credit Bill Natalie Bennett made a superb speech explaining how the Bill will make life tougher for thousands of disabled people. She will move a regret motion so that people can see that some of us would stop the Bill if we could. (Money Bills can't be stopped.)

Special Needs Jungle (@spcialndsjungle) 's Twitter Profile Photo

NEW POST: Department for Education 's URGENT survey for data on its new obsession: Mainstream #SEND units. All good, or is there a danger of shunting children into generic provision? We give you our views, then please give the DfE yours specialneedsjungle.com/government-obs…

NEW POST: <a href="/educationgovuk/">Department for Education</a> 's  URGENT survey for data on its new obsession: Mainstream #SEND units.  All good, or is there a danger of shunting children into generic provision? We give you our views, then please give the DfE yours    specialneedsjungle.com/government-obs…
Tes (@tes) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Few would deny that the SEND system needs an overhaul, but only giving EHCPs to pupils in special schools isn’t the answer, says IPSEA’s Catriona Moore tes.com/magazine/analy…

Down's Syndrome Association (@dsainfo) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Please nominate the Down's Syndrome Association for a £2,000 award through 'Movement for Good.' 💚 Help us to raise funds for the work of the DSA by nominating us for a £2,000 award. Simply click here: movementforgood.com then nominate a charity for an award and select the

Please nominate the Down's Syndrome Association for a £2,000 award through 'Movement for Good.' 💚
 
Help us to raise funds for the work of the DSA by nominating us for a £2,000 award. Simply click here:  movementforgood.com then nominate a charity for an award and select the
Special Needs Jungle (@spcialndsjungle) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Ombudsman has told councils to ensure they review children’s EHCPs ahead of Key Stage transfers, even if they are staying at the same school. Note: this means annual reviews must b e carried out in the autumn term for children moving key stages lgo.org.uk/information-ce…