We ran a guest post from MrBoosMum a little while ago about the the launch of the Report of the Parliamentary Inquiry into Childcare for Disabled Children. Parents of children …
Emily Alexander has a magical secret… she works for Santa at The International Elf Service. She is also a Registered Osteopath and a Mum to a wonderful little boy who has …
One of the great things about having Special Needs Jungle for me, is getting to meet other women who also happen to have children with special needs. One such laydee …
I’ve recently been helping a new rare disease organisation get off the ground. Elijah’s Hope was already helping families who have children with disabilities in the South West of England. …
We often talk about “invisible disability”, when someone’s impairments are not visible just by looking. It affects those with higher-functioning autism conditions and other neurological issues as well as people …
The Experiences of One Mum Raising a Child with Special Needs in Greece Millie Slavidou is a writer of children’s literature. Her blog Glossologics is a glorious mix of amusing …
As you may know, the new Education, Health and Care plan extended the right to statutory protection for a young person’s special educational needs up to, if needed, the age …
I recently met Garry Freeman, Director of Inclusion and SENCo of Guiseley School in Leeds at a Westminster Briefing I was part of, giving the parents’ view for partnership working. …
Earlier in the year I went with Angela to the London Leadership Strategy conference where I was speaking on a panel about SEN reform, along with a number of experienced education …
As a mum of a daughter with Down’s Syndrome, I understand at first hand how hard it is to make the decision over whether to choose mainstream or a special …
Tania’s note: 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 …
**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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
