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Renata Watts

@renatawatts.bsky.social

Still fighting the good fight to improve services for disabled children. Co-Director of Special Needs Jungle. #disabilityrights #disability #raredisease #SEND #fostering #neurospicy #inclusion #socialjustice #ADHD #CRPS #ComplexRegionalPainSyndrome

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Edited 10 EHCP false claims here, with a little help from my friends @renatawatts.bsky.social & the #SaveOurChildrensRights team

08.08.2025 07:15 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
image shows a collage of pictures of Tania and Renata together

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On SNJ Today: We hope you don't mind a little self-congratulation, as SNJ's @renatawatts.bsky.social & @tanialt.bsky.social are delighted to be nominated among 400 "Women of the Year", an amazing event for "unsung heroes". Read more about it all: www.specialneedsjungle.com/r... #WomenoftheYear2025

10.10.2025 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Congratulations @renatawatts.bsky.social and @tanialt.bsky.social So happy that you've been recognised for everything you do.

10.10.2025 19:23 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Tania and Renata in smart attire

Tania and Renata in smart attire

An amazing event yesterday for the #WomenoftheYear Lunch & Awards, attended by SNJ’s @Tanialt.bsky.social & @RenataWatts.bsky.social. Lots of networking done! More pix from the luncheon here: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/special-needs-jungle-ltd_send-send-activity-7383813523816153088-WKEh #SENDSKY

14.10.2025 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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🚨 To mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we are joining forces with over 30 organisations calling for the UK Parliament to become an inclusive Parliament.
▢️ Read our statement on why an #InclusiveParliament matters www.rcslt.org/wp-content/u...
#IDPD2024 #IDPD

03.12.2024 15:21 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Think work first: Supporting young disabled people into work - Special Needs Jungle Think work first: The NDTi explains more about how they’re increasing opportunities for supporting young disabled people into work

NEW POST: Think work first: Julie Pointer expands on the recent Lords report about helping disabled young people thrive, by explaining more about how NDTi is increasing opportunities for supporting young adults with #SEND into work www.specialneedsjungle.com/think-work-f...

27.11.2024 07:12 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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an older woman is sitting on a couch with the words follow them on her face Alt: Betty White is sitting on a couch with the words follow them on her face

Let’s do a #SENDsky #FF of our writers here: Founder @tanialt.bsky.social + @renatawatts.bsky.social @sharonlsmith.bsky.social @gilliandoherty.bsky.social @captaink77.bsky.social @rachel.stopsafetyvalve.uk @catrionamoore.bsky.social @jo3grace.bsky.social @nancygedge.bsky.social & more to come

22.11.2024 17:06 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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On SNJ Today: Rachel Filmer was so enraged at this week's gentle quizzing by the Commons PAC after the recent NAO SEND report, she heroically watched it all again to deliver her own, rather more intense scrutiny of Department for Education actions. You're welcome #SENDsky www.specialneedsjung...

22.11.2024 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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a close up of a bald man 's face with the word the written on the bottom . Alt: Clip from Austin Powers, where Dr Evil starts recounting his horrific life story in a self-help group. Dr Evil starts by saying 'the details of my life are quite inconsequential'

Hi all - new to Bsky, so this is a test intro thread to say hi

I'm a parent to two deaf young men. Together, we navigated the English special educational needs & disability system for 20 years. Would not recommend

I share what I know about SEND on here, & on @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social

16.11.2024 22:30 β€” πŸ‘ 41    πŸ” 13    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 3
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Another valuable study identifying that parents of autistic children and/or autistic parents are frequently blamed when they seek help and support for their child. In worst cases this leads to allegations of FII. #disabilityrights #parentblame #autism #socialjustice

20.11.2024 07:50 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œThe curriculum belongs to the nation” Let them know that includes children with special educational needs - Special Needs Jungle β€œThe curriculum belongs to the nation” Let them know that includes children with special educational needs - find out how to participate

If you're planning to respond to the Curriculum and Assessment Review, you have until Friday to do so. Read more about it and find the easy read in our post here: "The curriculum belongs to the nation” Let them know that includes children with SEND
www.specialneedsjung...

20.11.2024 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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GIVEAWAY: Making Lawful Decisions by Victoria Butler-Cole KC and Steve Broach KC - Special Needs Jungle A fabulous GIVEAWAY for those who are interested in making decisions in SEND and public law from Victoria Butler Cole KC and Steve Broach KC.

On SNJ Today: See our fab #GIVEAWAY for Making Lawful Decisions by leading public law barristers @TorButlerCole & @SteveBroach (Tell your SEND Case Officer about it!) If you just want to buy it, there's an SNJ commission link in the post πŸ˜€
www.specialneedsjung...{SOCIAL_NETWORK}&utm_medium=ZM

20.11.2024 19:25 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Primary school pupil suspensions in England double in a decade Mum Jo says Jacob is very caring but sensory issues led to him being excluded for disruptive behaviour.

Primary school pupil suspensions in England double in a decadeβ€” a large proportion have SEND needs. β€œThe day my son was permanently excluded was the most horrific day of my life”.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/a...

21.11.2024 08:15 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 6
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How Renata Watts put SWAN families on the map - Parent carer collective - Heba.care

Hi, I’m Renata. I generally talk about #disabilityrights #SEND and #raredisease and can usually be found hanging out the amazing @spcialndsjungle.bsky.social crew.

If you want to know a bit more about me before you say hi, you can do that here: www.heba.care/discover/par...

20.11.2024 16:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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