Choosing the right educational setting for a neurodivergent child with a PDA profile is rarely straightforward. Increasingly, professionals are balancing autism-specific provision with trauma-informed or SEMH approaches — as more children present with overlapping needs.1/6

Early intervention is key! Today, September 11th, is apt to explain my thoughts; it’s like planes have crashed into the metaphorical Towers of the SEND and mental health systems. All the services are rushing up to the top- they’re passing casualties… 1/2 www.instagram.com/reel/DOa15DO...

THIS is what leadership in public life and press looks like Anything less is quite frankly a disgrace

The National@scotnational.bsky.social · last yr.

Tomorrow's front page 📰 'Deep concern' over rhetoric against refugees

🆕In a new blog on the hub today, our Associate Director @safetynurse999.bsky.social talks about the opportunities to improve patient safety and the risks associated with the use of barcode technology in healthcare. www.pslhub.org/learn/improv... #patientsafety

Patient barcode scanning in NHS hospitals: safety, snags and workarounds. A nurse’s perspective

Claire Cox, Patient Safety Learning’s Associate Director, talks about the opportunities to improve patient safety and the risks associated with the use of barcode technology in healthcare

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✨ What Are Glimmers? ✨ Glimmers are small, powerful moments of Autistic joy that emerge when we’re deeply immersed in what matters to us. 🌱 Discover how monotropism & flow create space for joy in an often overwhelming world. 💫 Find out more: autisticrealms.com/glimmers-aut...

Glimmers: Autistic Joy and Monotropism | Autistic Realms

Glimmers are small, powerful moments of Autistic joy that emerge when we’re deeply immersed in what matters to us. Learn how monotropism & flow create s ...

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#Oliverscampaign A dying mother called 999 pleading for help, yet no ambulance came. Her body went unnoticed for months, alongside her dead disabled daughter, who had been left alone and helpless. This is what happens when our systems fail the most vulnerable. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Mum and daughter found dead at home months after 999 plea

Alphonsine Djiako Leuga and her daughter were found three months after the call, an inquest hears.

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Lottie Fitzgerald, 35, from Southsea, has developed a strong attachment to a blue studio pottery mug she was given last Christmas. She reports that she is beginning to feel intensely anxious about the effect on other mugs that she owns.

Autistic woman worried her mugs have realised she has a favourite

An autistic woman is facing an ethical dilemma over her preference for drinking out of one particular mug, it has been revealed. Lottie Fitzgerald, 35, from Southsea, has developed a strong attachment...

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Is anyone else affected by EML/ Prepaid financial services data migration glitch? Carers have not been unpaid and families of vulnerable children and adults plus asylum seekers haven’t been able to access essential funds for a week. Yet the media is silent. Help! @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com

My muscles were tested carrying end of term gifts into school today. But it’s clear that such hydration is merited for the wonderful bunch of humans who have nurtured my orchid so well this year, despite his (much needed) EHCP being stuck in the system - 56 weeks since EHCNA request!

Good to be me! Sharing the most amazing video from @spectrumgaming.bsky.social a charity for Autistic young people in UK. Many Autistic people struggle with their autism diagnosis; they made a wonderful video about it. youtu.be/0pibDq98raQ?... I cry happy tears EVERYTIME I watch this - beautiful!

Watch this if you think autism is bad ('Good To Be Me' music video)

YouTube video by Spectrum Gaming

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🧵Fit notes are a legal statement of whether you are unfit for work, based on medical judgment. If the pilot announced this week steers GPs and allied professionals to only issue a fit note if you engage with support plans, it will become conditionality by the back door.

Thought for the day: When we focus solely on how we diverge, we get on each other’s nerves! We must remember what connects humanity.

For SEND parents, the system is like being forever stuck in Minecraft survival mode. Creative mode- the place where you feel yourself- is a distant memory. You don’t dare dream anymore. The unlawful behaviour of LAs and the endless unknown waits break your spirit. Yet you keep going- you have to

Leaders should never avoid critique nor create chambers where they only listen through a filter created by their organisations culture. Courageous leadership embraces the discomfort of different views as a pivot for reflection and change. Innovation and sustainable improvement stems from bravery

@bfn-uk.bsky.social show exactly how much skilled breastfeeding support can contribute to the goals of the #NHS10YearPlan #FitForTheFuture #BreastfeedingMatters

The Breastfeeding Network UK@bfn-uk.bsky.social · last yr.

In our latest blog post, Dr Sarah Turner and Joy Hastings, Chair and Vice-Chair of The Breastfeeding Network (UK) Board of Directors comment on the new 10 Year Health Plan for England. 📑Read more here: www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/10-year-heal...

These are wise words ❤️ Knowing the meaning of someone’s silence springs from relationship, connection and understanding!

Imagine having all the money in the world and spending $400m on this horrific piece of crap.

Can't shut off our idea switch - "That is another form of nervous system dysregulation..." Dr Cathleen King. See longer video, plus to podcast, plus links to resources: How our greediness for creative ideas can support nervous system dysregulation thecreativemind.substack.com/p/how-our-gr...

NEW POST: "Total Communication" is a "cutting-edge" approach to supporting children with #SpeechAndLanguage challenges. It's helping unlock children's potential at Meath School, run by charity, @speechandlanguk.bsky.social www.specialneedsjungle.com/d...

When “adaptive teaching” first became a “thing”, I recognised it as something I’d been doing for years with learners with SpLDs. Good pedagogy is good pedagogy. Let’s empower teachers to not see SEND as a bolt on and embed high quality teaching within our universal provision. Great article 👇🏼

Tes magazine@tesmagazine.bsky.social · last yr.

Experts say 'the characteristics of good pedagogy for children with SEND aren’t all that different from good pedagogy, full stop'. So, if that’s the case, why isn’t everyone already doing it? Here, we investigate the four key issues that could be holding inclusive practice back ⬇️

Oooh! I hope this doesn’t give anyone ideas for the pending Children and Wellbeing Bill 😉

Raider@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · last yr.

A member of Taiwan's parliament stole a bill and ran off with it to prevent it from being passed

@fcdwhittaker.bsky.social @missmc.bsky.social @eddorrell.bsky.social @edfinch.bsky.social @jonnyuttley.bsky.social @duncanspalding.bsky.social @heymrshallahan.bsky.social @carolinebarlow.bsky.social and of course Mick Waters We are looking forward to seeing you all! www.podbean.com/media/share/...

S5E22 Kicking the can down the road

Desperately needed reform of both SEND & Ofsted have been kicked in tot he autumn long grass. Sarah & Jonathan raise an eyebrow, as well as looking ahead to next week's Festival of Education.

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You’re never too old for a poo joke when you’re a health visitor!

Our list of diversity, inclusion, and tolerance topic books for primary KS1 and KS2. schoolreadinglist.co.uk/genres/teach... #kidlit #picturebook #childrensbook #ukedchat #homelearning

Teaching diversity through reading in primary schools

Diversity books for KS1 and KS2, with books by Kwame Alexander, Michael Rosen, Polly Ho-Yen, Shaun Tan, Anne Frank, and Paul Harfleet.

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3: 🏫 "Tune in to learn how playful approaches can break barriers in education and support every child's unique journey. 📖 #EducationReimagined #ChildDevelopment #play #child #parenting #family #schools #children

IHPP is developing a library of health information designed by and for people with developmental disabilities. The topics are presented in different ways, like booklets and posters, and can be downloaded for free. Check it out! www.ihppvt.org/our-project

Health Guides — the Inclusive Healthcare Partnership Project

IHPP is developing a library of health information designed by and for people with developmental disabilities. Each topic is presented in a variety of formats, including booklets and posters. All…

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What is winning? In this instance, Derek Redmond received a standing ovation and remains a public figure & motivational speaker. Yet few remember who “won” the race! I propose that it is far better to finish together than to win alone. The first is last and last first. youtube.com/shorts/VW_Yz...

Derek Redmond finishes his 400m semi-final at Barcelona 1992 with the help of his father ❤️

YouTube video by Eurosport

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This sounds really interesting. Definitely something I’d like to read at some stage as the interface of law with “the public” interests me hugely as a British citizen, Nurse, SEND mum and equalities advocate.

Edward Elgar Publishing@elgarpublishing.bsky.social · last yr.

NEW | The Public Understanding of Law: The University and Public Engagement Peter Smith @reddite.bsky.social Sheffield Hallam University, UK More information ➡️ www.e-elgar.com/shop/isbn/97... The Introduction is free to read on Elgaronline ➡️ doi.org/10.4337/9781...

This is what DfE strive for by yr2. It looks to be the work of a masking ADHD girl with rife perfectionism! Such content then could have been my own. But hypermobility haulted my engrained perfectionism &over achieving tendencies (which hurtled me to cycles of burnout) from extending to handwriting

🚨 NEW: England’s apprenticeship system is riddled with poor quality training and high dropout rates. Our research shows how our apprenticeship system is lagging behind international competitors 🧵⤵️