Something for the weekend: Draft Code of Practice published and lots more
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, …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
‘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 …
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 …
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?) …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …