SEND reforms – some legal myths and realities
Today, we are delighted to feature a guest post from Steve Broach. For those who don’t already know him (and that is probably very few, if any, of you), Steve is a …
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Mrboosmum on the Inquiry into Childcare for Disabled Children
**Tania’s note** The writer alternatively known as Mrboosmum has kindly provided us with this Friday’s column The Launch of the Report of the Parliamentary Inquiry into Childcare for Disabled Children. With …
A mother’s SEN statementing battle for her Asperger’s son
Many children with Asperger syndrome go undiagnosed for years, some into adulthood. Even when they are diagnosed young, it is always a lottery if your child is in mainstream, as …
Top tips & simple, effective resources for supporting children with Visual Impairment
As you may know, my son J has a visual impairment. During the first few years of his life, I spent so many hours trying to find activities to do with …
Our experience trying out the future of Special Educational Needs
I have been lucky to meet a number of other SEN bloggers in person, one being Steph Curtis, of the Steph’s Two Girl’s blog. Steph, for those who don’t yet …
The draft SEN & Disability Code of Practice 2014: Red light means danger – STOP!
The draft SEN Code of Practice is late in being published and there is still no date for it to appear. Jane McConnell, Chief Executive of the SEN legal advocacy …
SEN & Disability – the long and winding road
Today we’re thrilled to bring you a guest article from Lorraine Petersen OBE, who was until recently, the chief executive of NASEN, The National Association for Special Educational Needs. She …
Jane’s SEN Reform campaign: A cautious celebration
Last month, Special Needs Jungle helped promote Jane Raca’s campaign to change a vital part of the Children and Families bill, that contains the SEND (Special Needs and Disability) reforms …
Getting back to paid work when your child has special needs
Hannah Postgate gave up her career to care for her daughter, Rosy who has special needs. When she wanted to try to find some part-time work, it was so difficult …
Carer’s Week: My son is a young carer
It’s Carer’s Week, organised and supported by quite a few charities in the UK Carers provide unpaid care by looking after an ill, frail or disabled family member, friend or …
