Jolanta Lasota
@JLasota01
Chief Executive of @AmbitiousAutism, Chair Autism Education Trust, Chair Autism Alliance. Passionate campaigner on SEND. Loves dancing, reading and walking.
Removal of BTECs will have a real impact on students with SEND who often use these as a stepping stone into higher education or work. This government needs to test any reform against its aspirations to get disabled people into work. share.google/xvoKu3zZ1IPpqP…
Even if autistic pupils’ needs could be categorised like this, the system doesn’t have the skill or knowledge to do it. There is a real risk of stereotyping and oversimplification. share.google/5bFC6H7OE0Gg4l…
These posts always get me. I know it’s total click bate but I fall for it every time. What do you fall for? share.google/HcatQRG1qqafAE…
A message from parent Lisa. We couldn’t agree more. Click the link to #FightForOrdinary : bit.ly/4f0j7F6
Raising the age of participation was the right thing to do. Now we need to ensure all young people get equal opportunities and investment. share.google/mqF8mJtksmojoF…
Don’t remove the legal rights of children with SEND tes.com/magazine/analy…
We’re proud members of the Disabled Children’s Partnership and are backing the #FightForOrdinary campaign, showing how the SEND system can be transformed without taking away legal rights or protections. Find out more and ask your MP to add their support: disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk/fight-for-ordi…
It’s time to fix the SEND system. A whole generation of disabled children and those with additional needs are being let down by a broken education system. bit.ly/FightforOrdina… #FightForOrdinary
It’s time to fix the SEND system. Share our new campaign with your MP bit.ly/FFOAction #FightForOrdinary #ReformSEND
Thats a wrap! Finishing the year with our fabulous art exhibition, showcasing all our talented pupils’ work. Hope you were able to catch it! See you next year! 🎨🖼️@AmbitiousAutism
This made me so sad. Another case of ‘lessons learnt’ and no accountability. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
The case for prevention is clear, but the path to preventative services and supports is not straightforward. It is difficult to invest in better long-term outcomes, when short term savings need to be made and immediate needs for care and support have to be met. #CareCantWait
Really good to see this because it shows what a difference leadership can make at little cost. share.google/lxCB8glNPmR5tK…
Please check out this important report I pitched to Channel 4 News. It should have been longer but was cut short because of the busy news day.
The health secretary is under growing pressure to release a long-delayed report into the deaths of learning disabled and autistic people in England.
'Unforgivable': Damning report finds death of learning disabled man was 'entirely preventable' | ITV News itv.com/news/2025-07-1…
About that missing @AliveLeder report... itv.com/news/2025-07-1…
I was glad to meet today with these incredible young people who were in Parliament with @DCPcampaign & @letuslearntoo to speak with MPs about their experience of the SEND system and the changes that are urgently needed #SENDcrisis #SEND
The stories about autistic people and those with learning disabilities being locked away are shocking even after years of repetition. @wesstreeting has taken on the challenge. We need to work together to create solutions. This fixable and important itv.com/news/2025-07-1…
Tomorrow we are hosting an event for MPs with our friends from @letuslearntoo and a group of young people. If you haven't done so already, this is your last chance to invite your MP: …t.disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk/en-gb/invite-y…
The summer term has been full of highlights, one of which was our amazing residential trip to Gilwell Park! Pupils developed independent living skills and embraced exciting new activities like climbing and zip lining. #LifeSkills #OutdoorLearning @AmbitiousAutism