The SNJ submission to the Education Select Committee was published this week. In it, we detailed 80, yes 80!, practical, workable recommendations for improving the system. Surprisingly enough, none of …
In another of our podcast series on a decade of the Children & Families Act 2014, we talk to veteran SEND expert, Brian Lamb OBE. Brian’s SEND Inquiry in 2009 …
Today we bring you some exciting news about changes at Special Needs Jungle— we have appointed two new Directors! 2024 marks the 16th year for SNJ, which began in 2008 …
With Sarah Johnson, parent of disabled children The Blue Badge, enabling disabled people to park in special larger bays closer to their destination and have extra time in time-limited parking, …
With Margaret Doyle, mediation expert and research fellow If you want to appeal against a decision concerning an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), you need to either participate in …
After our articles on Matt’s discovery of the apparent 20% cuts targeted for EHCPs for local authorities in the Government’s “Delivering Better Value” in SEND programme, we were contacted by …
Earlier this week, I attended the valedictory lecture in London for Dame Christine Lenehan, the long-time Director of the Council for Disabled Children. Dame Christine took up the role twenty …
A quick post to let you know about two brilliant events we’re involved with this week: The Schools Week Festival of Education and nasen live! Schools Week Festival of Education …
A short post to share with you the SNJ SEND Review Green paper consultation response. It was quite a mammoth effort, weaving all the views we have published here over …
From what I can see, the independent review of children’s social care doesn’t seem to be much interested in finding out about the experiences of disabled children and their families outside the …
For children with special educational needs, a skilled teaching assistant can be the difference between them being able to progress in school or not. They’re vital for teachers supporting children …
Today we’re releasing the second part of the really informative episode of SNJ in Conversation with SEND lawyers, Hayley Mason and Nicole Lee. They’re discussing the state of SEND law …
with Renata Blower and Siena Castellon Today we’re bringing you another episode of SNJ In Conversation and again you can listen or watch to it below or find it on …
And now, among all the bad news, here is something pretty darn fabulous. We are thrilled to announce that Special Needs Jungle has been chosen as the Your UK Parliament …
Dear Santa Please bring us some very special gifts this year. We’d like every child with SEN or disabilities to be educated in a suitable, caring, environment with the support they need …
We’ve had a busy year at SNJ in 2015 and we just wanted to wish you all a happy Christmas and say thank you for your support in commenting here …
As it’s Volunteers’ Week, I’d just like to take a moment to thank everyone who has volunteered their time to write for Special Needs Jungle this past year. Anyone who …
It’s Mothers’ Day, at least it is here in the UK. For me, this will be the first year that Son1 hasn’t spent Mothers’ Day on the football pitch. That …
We are approaching the SEN reform legislative finish line with Parliamentary approval of the new SEND Code of Practice so close I can feel its breath on the back of …
As our newborn, youngest daughter, just diagnosed with Down’s syndrome, remained in the neonatal intensive care unit, I recall returning home one evening to a house that felt empty, too …
