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Something for the weekend: Draft Code of Practice published and lots more
SEN Reforms, special needs

Something for the weekend: Draft Code of Practice published and lots more

By Tania Tirraoro October 4, 2013 October 4, 2013

Well, we did say, just at the start of the week, that it was going to be a busy autumn. This morning, the consultation draft Code of Practice was published, …

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SEN Reform: It’s going to be a busy autumn
SEN Reforms, special needs

SEN Reform: It’s going to be a busy autumn

By Tania Tirraoro September 30, 2013 October 2, 2013

It’s about to be a busy time for the Children & Families Bill, currently mid-passage through the Houses of Parliament and within which lies a complete re-drawing of the way …

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Why online help is vital for people living with a rare disease you can only smell
Columnists, Rare Disease, Really useful site, SEND Resources, special needs

Why online help is vital for people living with a rare disease you can only smell

By Robert Pleticha: RareConnect September 27, 2013 June 26, 2016

We hear a lot about “invisible illness” and how young people with autism are judged or stared at because of their behavior. But what if your teenager’s illness meant they …

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Is This It Mum? Forever?
Personal Posts, special needs

Is This It Mum? Forever?

By Debs Aspland September 25, 2013 October 2, 2013

Have you, as a parent, ever sat down and thought “is this it?”  Have you ever sat in despair wondering if it would ever get better? It’s heart breaking and …

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A Parenting Course? How dare you!
Columnists, parenting, special needs

A Parenting Course? How dare you!

By Angela Kelly September 20, 2013 August 20, 2020

‘There are parenting courses available’…The words slipping from the lips of a well-meaning practitioner may fill you with anger, shock, surprise or even outrage. Why on earth would they suggest …

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NEW Special Needs Jungle site launched!
Really useful site, special needs

NEW Special Needs Jungle site launched!

By Tania Tirraoro September 15, 2013 February 5, 2015

It’s been a nail-biting few days here in the SNJ bunker. We’ve been working on a new-look site for quite a while, in between everything else. One that has more …

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Add the power of your voice to #ThisIsMyChild
Campaigns, special needs

Add the power of your voice to #ThisIsMyChild

By Tania Tirraoro September 7, 2013 April 8, 2016

As you know, Special Needs Jungle is delighted to be involved with the MumsNet #ThisIsMyChild campaign, reviewing its inaugural blog hop and if you blog (and if not, why not?) …

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Gently changing perceptions: DownSideUp, a blog we love
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Gently changing perceptions: DownSideUp, a blog we love

By Tania Tirraoro September 7, 2013 September 29, 2013

Tania writes: I wanted to share a blog post with you I’ve just read from Hayley at DownsideUp Hayley’s blog, about her journey with daughter, Natty, who has Down’s Syndrome, gets …

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The Sensory Story Project
special needs

The Sensory Story Project

By Debs Aspland September 7, 2013 September 29, 2013

We love The Sensory Story Project and have been watching it from its early stages. As a mum to a child with a visual impairment, sensory stories are a huge part of …

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NICE guidelines for treatment of autism in children and young people published
Autism, Health, Medical News, special needs

NICE guidelines for treatment of autism in children and young people published

By Tania Tirraoro September 7, 2013 May 9, 2014

NICE, The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, has today published new guidelines for the treatment of autism in children and young people. “Autism – the management and support of …

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#ThisIsMyChild MumsNet Special Needs campaign
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#ThisIsMyChild MumsNet Special Needs campaign

By Tania Tirraoro September 7, 2013 May 15, 2020

Tania writes… MumsNet have today launched a new “myth-busting and awareness-raising” campaign called #ThisIsMyChild. It’s been launched in response to requests from MumsNetters and supported by input from some of the …

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Does your child know “no means no”?
special needs, Teenagers

Does your child know “no means no”?

By Debs Aspland August 14, 2013 October 2, 2013

Debs writes…. I am a trainer for my local Safeguarding Children Board and it is a subject I am passionate about.  One of the people who inspires me, as a …

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Special Educational Needs Reforms – sorry, what?
SEN Reforms, special needs

Special Educational Needs Reforms – sorry, what?

By Debs Aspland July 18, 2013 September 29, 2013

You know us, we talk about the reforms to SEN currently going through parliament. A lot. It’s important stuff and if done properly, will revolutionise the experience of future generations …

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Summer’s here: Where are we in the SEN reform process?
SEN Reforms, SEND Politics, special needs

Summer’s here: Where are we in the SEN reform process?

By Tania Tirraoro July 15, 2013 September 29, 2013

Tania writes Well, good question. The answer is we’re here, there, everywhere and nowhere, depending on which county you live in. As the long summer break approaches (and enjoy it …

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Evaluation of SEND pathfinder report – some nice weekend reading!
SEN Reforms, special needs

Evaluation of SEND pathfinder report – some nice weekend reading!

By Tania Tirraoro June 14, 2013 September 29, 2013

The Children and Families Bill has had a busy week, having a third reading in the House of Commons and then a brief first reading in the House of Lords. …

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Sayonara, School Action and School Action Plus
SEN Legislation, SEN Reforms, special needs

Sayonara, School Action and School Action Plus

By Debs Aspland May 31, 2013 September 29, 2013

Debs writes…. The Government is proposing to replace the current categories of School Action and School Action Plus with a new single early years and school-based SEN category.  This will …

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Special Needs Jungle Drums!
SEN News Story Round Up, special needs

Special Needs Jungle Drums!

By Tania Tirraoro May 10, 2013 September 29, 2013

Some great stories, news and blogs from the last week, curated from us, just for you. Netbuddy Says…: Promoting good mental health for people with learning disabilities The Judith Trust …

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Raising awareness of children’s conditions so rare, they’re undiagnosed.
Disability, Rare Disease, special needs

Raising awareness of children’s conditions so rare, they’re undiagnosed.

By Tania Tirraoro April 13, 2013 September 29, 2013

Tania writes: Recently, when Debs & I went to Westminster, we met Renata Blower, a Mum who blogs about her life as the parent of a child with an undiagnosed …

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My son and his literal world
Autism, Personal Posts, special needs

My son and his literal world

By Debs Aspland April 12, 2013 September 29, 2013

Debs writes…. My eldest son, K lives in a very literal world and we spend half of our day trying to watch what we say, and the other half paying …

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Parent Carer Forums
parent-carer forums, SEND Resources, special needs

Parent Carer Forums

By Debs Aspland April 8, 2013 September 29, 2013

Debs writes…. Tania and I are both co-chairs of Parent Carer Forums and we do mention them quite a lot. Tania Co-Chairs Family Voice Surrey with the lovely Angela.  Angela …

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