An introduction to the dual diagnosis of Down’s syndrome and autism: Thursday 8 October 2026 | 10.30am – 12 noon | FREE This first webinar of two is aimed at those who are wondering whether to pursue a diagnosis of autism. To book your place, click here: https://loom.ly/DlPF_mk

I see the ‘trauma doesn’t need different teaching’ is doing the rounds again. I don’t often comment because it’s a bit personal but the way some people talk about children really offends me. Some children have already experienced more in their wee lives than we ever will. Some children will have -

1 number = 1,000 stories: 🧱crumbling classrooms ✂️ teachers without essentials ❌subjects slashed from curriculums Across the country the message in schools is clear: we can’t go on like this.

NEW POST: Disabled young people say inclusive education is learning in the place that's right for them @lucympowell.bsky.social @andyburnham.bsky.social need to hear it. Christina @natspec.bsky.social discusses their research—it should be required reading: www.specialneedsjungle.com/research-dis...

Looking for a summer top that tells it like it is? We've got you covered (literally) amzn.to/4fg3Ba6 Merch link in our bio Linkthread (scroll!) Profits go to supporting SNJ stay online! & the #SaveOurChildrensRights campaign! #EHCP #SEND #fashion

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Tes magazine@tesmagazine.bsky.social · 2w ago

ITT providers will no longer be able to access a key funding grant if they do not deliver content on supporting pupils with SEND

NEW POST: The Portage Effect. National Portage Association explains why every child deserves Portage, and why waiting ultimately costs more www.specialneedsjungle.com/every-child-...

NEW POST: SNJ's unrivalled SEND funding expert, @captaink77.bsky.social explains another evidence-light DfE consultation, this time on Upfront Mainstream SEND funding, and why it's important to take a look www.specialneedsjungle.com/mainstream-s...

NEW POST: While Government plans to restrict #EOTAS rights (and they are JUST plans), SEND parent, Eva Sheffield, explains how children with alternative education via what's often called "s19 EOTAS" face another battle: transport to access their provision www.specialneedsjungle.com/home-to-scho...

This guidance really is a bullies' charter and I don't see how schools can possibly implement it and claim to be inclusive. I'd like to see #EduSky calling @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social out about this. Do colleagues not remember the damage done by Section 28? Does the Labour party not remember ffs?

Natacha@natacha.bsky.social · 3w ago

Reposting this; Labour’s new schools’ “Section 28” for trans kids should really be called Labour’s “Ambient Conversion Therapy”. It is way, way worse than Section 28 ever was. We must never allow anyone to forget Starmer’s & Philippson’s culpability (& Burnham’s if he fails to change it).

These proposals impact ALL EHCPs — don’t ignore it just because your child doesn’t have EOTAS

Special Needs Jungle@spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 3w ago

NEW POST: @tanialt.bsky.social takes a comprehensive look at the new EOTAS Consultation: A further assault on children's SEND rights with cost saving & reintegration to schools at its heart. You MUST take action and sign the #SaveSENDLegalRights petition www.specialneedsjungle.com/eotas-consul...

94 days until the petition to protect disabled children’s legal right to support closes. Will you help tp get it to 100,000? Have you shared it with staff and parents at your child’s school and professionals who work with them? petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76...

Petition: Protect legal right to support for children with SEND

A petition created by a British citizen or UK resident. You can share this petition if you agree with its message.

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On SNJ Today: @tanialt.bsky.social takes a look at new statutory guidance on Allergy Safety in schools, and why the wider Medical Conditions in Schools Consultation has been sent back for more work in the wake of consultation responses www.specialneedsjungle.com/allergy-guid...

NEW POST: Navigating the #SEND system is always a challenge. But when language or cultural background is an additional barrier, children can miss out on support. SENCO, Suja Vairavanathan, explains why she's trying to help make a difference: www.specialneedsjungle.com/schools-prac...

NEW POST: A look at the new statutory school Allergy Guidance—but as SNJ's @tanialt.bsky.social explains, consultation responses have sent wider medical conditions guidance back for more work www.specialneedsjungle.com/allergy-guid...

NEW GIVEAWAY! Growing numbers of families are looking into home education: Unschooler, Heidi Steel offers five practical tips to create a neuro-affirming Unschooling environment* And we have a copy of her book to GIVEAWAY! www.specialneedsjungle.com/home-educati...

New: The EEF Guide to Inclusive Teaching Designed to help you: - build on effective universal teaching - make evidence-informed adaptations - reflect on what helps learning Explore the guide and scenario-based training resources now: tinyurl.com/3ny8hw8y

Send this to your MPs. @andyburnham.bsky.social you MUST act to stop SEND legal rights being weakened—it would be an intolerable injustice to families of #disabledchildren

Special Needs Jungle@spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · last mo.

NEW POST: Measure What Matters & @romillyweeks.bsky.social ITV, disclose the testimony of an LA SEND whistleblower, exposing the toxic culture of obstruction rooted inside England's SEND services. It's not only unchecked, it's encouraged. Read it here: www.specialneedsjungle.com/toxic-cultur...

Joanna Gibbs of SENDSational Tutors is raising money for our #SaveOurChildrensRights campaign in the muckiest way possible... a 15km Tough Mudder Obstacle course! Please sponsor her if you can! saveourchildrensrights.org.uk/2026/06/joan...

JOANNA GETS MUDDY TO SAVE SEND LEGAL RIGHTS! - Save Our Children’s Rights

We're delighted to announce that supporter, Joanna Gibbs gets muddy with it as she completes a 15K Tough Mudder race to support SOCR!

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NEW POST: Finding—and funding—a Specialist Pushchair for Your disabled child isn't always straightforward. Here are some top tips from Ergoadaptive Go to help *sp www.specialneedsjungle.com/fund-special...

The amount the DfE has spent on influencer marketing at a time when schools are struggling for cash has been described as a ‘kick in the teeth’ for teachers

DfE spending on influencers exceeds £700K over two years

The spending on influencer marketing at a time when schools are struggling for cash suggests the government is operating in an ‘alternate reality’, says heads’ leader

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July is Disability Pride Month! Share this to show your pride in the disability community.   #DisabilityPrideMonth #disabilitypride #disability #disabilityrights #DisabilitySupport #disabilityawareness #DisabilityInclusion #DisabilityCommunity

NEW POST: We're delighted to be joined on SNJ by the brilliant education resources site, Twinkl, who are aiming to create a safe SEND parent community and are sharing some free SEND resources to help through the summer... www.specialneedsjungle.com/twinkl-paren...

NEW POST: It's Saturday, so you may have more time to pore over our LA #EHCP Hall of Shame for 2026 & of course @captaink77.bsky.social stats analysis of the annual figures showinga relentless rise—but who's surprised? Infographics by @tanialt.bsky.social www.specialneedsjungle.com/ehcps-2026-h...

A word from SNJ's founder, Tania Tirraoro about our quick #SENDreform "change the narrative" survey today and why it's important that as many parents and carers take it as possible. The survey is at bit.ly/snjsurvey

Take the survey. Reclaim the narrative

Special Needs Jungle@spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · last mo.

NEW POST: Let's write the true narrative of the SEND reform proposals: Tell us your unfiltered-by-AI views on the things the DfE didn't ask about, in our short survey www.specialneedsjungle.com/write-true-n...

🔺Breaking: Starmer said the question being asked now is “whether I am best placed to lead us into the next general election”. He said he has spoken to the King this morning and has decided to resign as PM Tap to follow live 👇

Keir Starmer announces resignation as prime minister — follow live

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On SNJ Today: The DfE's response to the Education Committee's SEND Inquiry tries to look collegial, but it's clear to SNJ's @tanialt.bsky.social the Government is only interested in #SENDreform views that fit its ideological narrative www.specialneedsjungle.com/relentless-m...

A look at this weekend #SENDreform happenings in Parliament, from me

Special Needs Jungle@spcialndsjungle.bsky.social · 2mo ago

NEW POST: @helenhayes.bsky.social Education Committee finally got its late SEND Inquiry response from the DfE—just in time to quiz the Secretary herself. To @tanialt.bsky.social the relentless march of #SENDreform only hears views that fit the narrative www.specialneedsjungle.com/relentless-m...

EPI is proud to launch the Early Years Observatory (EYO) - a dedicated hub for data, policy analysis, and commentary on the lives of children under five in England. To mark the launch, we’ve published new analysis, commentary, and explainers, with more rolling out regularly. A thread 🧵