Last week Friday … It was amazing 🤩 #TES

“Every child deserves to feel seen, valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. Every child deserves to know that they matter” #Inclusion #SEND pgs-educators.co.uk/index.php/20...

Seen, Heard, and Valued: Why Inclusion Must Move Beyond Policy - PGS - EDUCATORS

As a parent and a SENCo/SLT member working full time, Saturdays are precious. They are usually reserved for time with my family, which might include a sing-along, time spent in a park or other activit...

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/3 obviously, I’m referring to children designated SEN at Code K here - not EHCPs. I think a study is required around rigour and consistency in SEND designation across a wide range of settings.

I look forward to reading the report. I’ve always had concerns that the no of children with SEN on roll is a poor proxy for measuring how inclusive a school is. For example, some schools may be so inclusive that they have fewer children needing provision that is additional to/different from. /….

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The DfE needs to monitor the distribution of pupils with SEND across schools because some are facing ‘unsustainable’ pressure while others are not developing their inclusive practice, says @thenfer.bsky.social research

Special school Ofsted inspection report cards will no longer compare their cohorts to national mainstream averages after complaints from heads https://schoolsweek.co.uk/special-school-ofsted-report-cards-drop-mainstream-comparisons/

Special school Ofsted reports drop mainstream comparisons

Special schools were being compared to mainstream schools within the same age range

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Inclusion = Parity, not charity! For over a decade, we’ve been trying to define inclusion in education. Too often, it has been framed as: How do we include children who need additional support? - a...

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Petra Boynton@petraboynton.bsky.social · 7mo ago

In case you've not read it yet 'Disabled people's lived experience of education in the UK' is not going to surprise anyone with direct knowledge but it's still is tough to process. And those less familiar with disability should prioritise reading and acting on this report www.gov.uk/government/p...

A seat at the table matters, but the reason we want it matters even more. Is it for career progression, or for the cause? When we do get the seat, we need to make sure it is not a high chair! #advocacy #career #SEND

SEND provision. Statutory expectations. Real clarity. 📅 2nd Feb | 10:30am 🎤 Helen Marriott Practical guidance for school leaders and SENCos — without the overwhelm. #SEND #SchoolLeadership headteacher-chat.link/send-webinar

SEND Provision Webinar: Align with Statutory Expectations | HeadTeacherChat Webinar

Join our expert webinar to ensure your SEND provision meets all statutory requirements. Get practical guidance for headteachers on compliance, best practices, and implementation strategies. Register now.

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SEND Conference : SENCOs/ Inclusion Leads not allowed! What if SEND conferences weren’t attended mostly by SENCOs and inclusion leads? What if the room was filled with classroom teachers, middle leaders, senior leaders and headteachers? 1/3 #SEND #support #inclusion #SENCO #belonging

“Because explicit images are so common now, I think the police view is, ‘Well, that’s another one’” How would a social media ban for U16s impact schools? Plenty support it, but some worry about negative impacts. Excellent @cerysturner.bsky.social article below www.tes.com/magazine/new...

Would an under-16s social media ban help schools?

The government is considering restricting or banning children’s use of social media. How might this impact schools?

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Exclusive: School leaders are having to seek medical support as a result of ‘undeliverable’ expectations and work demands, warns a headteacher support service

Leaders suffer ‘disturbing’ mistreatment, support service warns

School leaders are being set ‘undeliverable’ expectations, says Headrest, as it fields a big increase in calls

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Stepping onto the SEND rollercoaster

A DfE announcement on Friday, marked another step towards the forthcoming SEND reforms. It follows National SEND Conversation panels and release of capital funding before Christmas, setting out pla…

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#gcse #foodpreparation #bread #autism #determination | Taneisha Pascoe-Matthews

Yesterday, J was so excited for school, he couldn’t wait to get to school to attend his lessons. ( see previous post) One of them was Catering, where they were making different types of bread 🍞 (defin...

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#parent #carer #selfcare #wellbeing #autism | Taneisha Pascoe-Matthews

A Sunday thought as a mother of two amazing boys who have both being diagnosed as having autism. Lately, I’ve been reminding myself of something simple but powerful: not everything is within my cont...

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My childhood would have been so SO much poorer without an unlimited supply of novels from the local library. And I can’t imagine my adult life without a constant supply of books.

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One of my favorite writers on the joy and benefits of reading novels @sulliview.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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#behaviour | Taneisha Pascoe-Matthews

“Children misbehave because of an unmet need.” This phrase is well-intentioned, but it’s also problematic. When we frame all misbehaviour as an unmet need, we risk oversimplifying human behaviour an...

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#send #education | Taneisha Pascoe-Matthews

Just a Sunday thought 💭! I was listening to a financil presentation on YouTube about investment when I heard the phrase, “Houses don’t always go up in value; they’re going up in price.” It stopped m...

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🚨 Wide gaps in waiting times for a SEND diagnosis by socio-economic background 🚨 Middle-class parents have shorter waiting times for formal SEND diagnoses than working-class parents, we have found. Read our report on the SEND system 👇 www.suttontrust.com/our-research...

We had another successful trip with our XL buggy ! #autism #mobility See original post : www.linkedin.com/posts/taneis... Instagram : www.instagram.com/p/DSvnr9kiCp...

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A teacher came to my office at the start of the day. She said, “I really love this hairstyle” We decided it should be a kodac moment ! She did well 😄 Hi-Vis ready for duty. I refuse to be tired and look tired the final week of the term when I can quickly do my hair myself self. #SENCO #SLT

J has come such a long way. From nonverbal up to almost 8 and struggles to access the curriculum to now having a Grade 4 target for Food Preparation! J needs support with retention and as a result we engage in home learning to reinforce key concepts taught each week.

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