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New Tube map shows which TfL stations have one important feature The iconic Tube map has been reinvented to show essential features which help make sure everyone can get around

Check out this brilliant article about Snowballs new Accessible London Underground Map in @itsmylondon.bsky.social

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If it helps, mine had only 80% attendance but still left with good results, including an A* in English with a scribe (mind you this was an amazing specialist school)

In our second study it was the use of risk assessments that meant children, including those who needed suctioning, were told to stay home https://www.specialneedsjungle.com/scandal-children-complex-needs-not-welcome-back-school/
https://www.specialneedsjungle.com/coronavirus-send-education-survey/

This really resonates

We carried out two SEND covid surveys and concur that there was no planning, especially in how to get children with very complex needs back to school—many were not allowed to

Doublethink by Stewart Lee @thenerve.news
Mandelson lost his job for being pals with Epstein. Epstein pal Trump, got a state banquet from a King whose brother lost his job for being pals with Epstein https://www.thenerve.news/p/stewart-lee-new-column-doublethink-does-doubletime-starmer-kimmel-trump

Why are so many #Autistic girls & women diagnosed late, or missed altogether?

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And why is it ‘the system’ or framework at fault when it’s the funding of it and the people operating it that have ruined it? These are harder things to deal with, so easier to ignore 3/3

Children’s support is not seen as a priority—just look at the CAMHS initiatives that went nowhere, and the rampant unlawfulness of LAs—why is the government not outraged about that? These reports should make clear they’re not blaming families (unless they are?) as it’s always the impression left 2/

Perhaps they’re NEET… because they’re disabled and unable to work & there’s too little help. Stats tell one part of a story, but it’s no surprise when cuts to educational and CAMHS support in the last decade have increased needs, as did the pandemic. Social media means more people know about DLA. 1/

Mine is an adult and although there are budgeting apps, the biggest hurdles are getting them to download one-and to admit there is a problem. Even though there is clearly a problem. Impulsiveness for a start and understanding spending priorities.

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NEW POST: Are behaviour-tracking apps harming #SEND children and their families?
Natalia James, discusses her research into how digital monitoring may be discriminating against disabled children and increasing stress on their parents: www.specialneedsjungle.com/b...
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It’s the start of #BlackHistoryMonth and this year’s theme is ‘Standing Firm in Power and Pride’. This is especially important for Black siblings who have a disabled brother/sister. How has being a sibling shaped your experience? We’d love to share your story – email info@sibs.org.uk

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That’s difficult—& won’t appreciate not being there makes him stand out more. If no needs assessment, may want to ask for one—Not Fine in School has help. Also gov guidance for children too unwell to attend—such high anxiety is an illness. GP should be able to refer for therapy. Document everything

This can only be a good thing.

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too much, was too accommodating—but then remember that at the time, I had to be their safe place. I’d get them in by saying we’d find their mentor, have a chat to see how he could help. Going from one safe person to another helped. 80% attendance, still got A* and with a scribe. (specialist school)

If you know the root cause, ask him what would help? School should put in reasonable adjustments. Went through similar with youngest. Sometimes, a mental health day was the only way, others, I would wait at school with them for pastoral support to take over. With hindsight, I’ve wondered if I did …

A Spanish dagger yucca in bloom

And now it’s the turn of the sidekick to the main Spanish dagger yucca to have its moment in bloom. Isn’t it spectacular! #gardeningSky 🌱

Biggest problem is me-I have a chronic pain condition that limits energy and capacity-and other directors have jobs or similar challenges. Plus caregiving ofc. For me, that means just getting posts out is all I can do. We need not just expert advice, but someone to help enact it.

Impact on children of government decision-making during the pandemic to be focus of UK Covid-19 Inquiry hearings across next four weeks | Article 39

UK Covid-19 Inquiry’s dedicated hearings on children and young people start this Monday 29 September, through to 23 October.

Article 39 is a core participant. We will be holding last government to account and pressing for greater rights protection, more here: article39.org.uk/2025/09/26/i...

yes, no one is paid a salary and we’re a non-profit. Need some input from somewhere on future sustainability (as I’m getting old!)

just did the questionnaire. Apparently I’m “more Monotropic than 99% of Allistic people. Which explains a lot—and probably why SNJ is still going after 17 years of free labour. And why I’m still into the same things I was at 19.

My daughter has been learning Korean for several years, but this may yet still be beyond her

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NEW POST: Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) are the most common issues experienced by children. Today’s article, from Gillian Rudd at @mybcu.bsky.social offers a guide for choosing a speech and language therapist for your child with #SEND www.specialneedsjungle.com/c... #SENDsky

Try to work with school on a plan—try not to catastrophise about his future and keep the levels of stress around him low —there lots of ways he can do work online—but try to get some mental health support from the GP too. There are resources from Not Fine in School

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On SNJ Today: There'll soon be another SEND consultation when the Schools White Paper comes out. But the DfE must learn lessons from the last #SEND Review, say @sheffieldhallamuni.bsky.social researchers when consulting with parent carers & disabled children www.specialneedsjungle.com/c... #SENDsky