TheSecretSendMum
@TheSecretSendM1
1/ If you're the parent of a SEND child/young person, you'll know how invaluable free independent information/advice/support can be. So here's a list of where to find some. Feel free to add!
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman is calling for the statutory complaints process for cases involving children to be urgently reviewed lgo.org.uk/information-ce…
Another day, another MAT story. The latest entrants are St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic Academy, part of the Pope Francis Catholic MAT. The school suspended more than 200 children in just 3 weeks. This follows a new stricter approach to discipline. So, what are the policies..? ⬇️
ITV News now reporting on story I've been writing about in recent weeks: "Strict behaviour policy blamed for 'exodus of 500 pupils' from Ark Alexandra Academy in Hastings. itv.com/news/meridian/…
‘Time after time, local authorities make decisions on their own policy and not the law. Yet, rather than looking at local authorities’ decision-making, ministers are completely quiet on this and just choose to blame disabled children for having needs’. lawgazette.co.uk/news-focus/in-…
First @suffolkcc asked to postpone democracy (postponing the May elections) Now allegations of censoring the public. There needs to be a public investigation into this deeply concerning development.
'Stop censoring the public': Concerns over council's 'deleted' Facebook comments ift.tt/M4abs9A
'Stop censoring the public': Concerns over council's 'deleted' Facebook comments ift.tt/M4abs9A
Anyone have experience of adult social care complaints? I've been told by the independent officer the LA have 6 mths to issue their response. wtf?!
This simple chart lifts the lid on the English schools sanctions crisis. As the numbers continue to soar since Covid, it's clear that the plan isn't working. Not enough has been done to support kids. And @educationgovuk needs to change course urgently. 🧵
Or you could....improve mental health services and reform the education system rather than piling more on schools
Losing a child to suicide is every parent's worst nightmare. I am in awe of the work that Andy, Mike and Tim of @3DadsWalking have done in memory of their daughters. Today we're releasing new guidance for schools to talk about suicide prevention and save more lives.