Claire Cook (she/her)

Product Manager at @Mobiliseonline * Bringing tech solutions to unpaid carers * Non techy in a techy world * SEND parent advocate

[Claire Cook (she/her) @ClaireMcCook]

@timboxall @LBC Agree Tim. I've reported it to the Salisbury police and contacted @LBC . Haven't heard back from either as yet.

[Richard Burgon MP @RichardBurgon]

There is a huge crisis in the services for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

I've secured a debate in Parliament this week on this crisis.

So many children are suffering and their families left totally exhausted by this situation.

A lot of people have already shared their experiences with me and I will try to make as many of these points as possible in the debate.

If you would like to share your experience of SEND provision, then please do so below.

[Claire Cook (she/her) @ClaireMcCook]

Aside from being confusing, acronyms can dehumanise those we care for and our/their experience. My most hated one is CIN (Child In Need). The acronym sounds awful CIN/SIN and the full words aren't any better.
#ParentCarer #SENDMum #ChildrenWithDisabilities #FlipTheNarrative

[Mobilise @MobiliseCare]

Feeling overwhelmed by all the new terms and acronyms that come with caring? ✏️ You're not alone. Our jargon-busting guide, created with input from fellow carers, breaks down the complex language, making your caring journey a bit easier. https://t.co/p3XtYffgeS

[Claire Cook (she/her) @ClaireMcCook]

Things that could have been better
- the children's play park wasn't inclusive for us.
- One tiny net swing - too small for our 14 year old daughter
- No access to the slide for a child with limited mobility
- No wheelchair accessible play
Such a missed opportunity
#EdenGardens

[Claire Cook (she/her) @ClaireMcCook]

@EdenProject Thanks for a great (and mostly inclusive) day out for our family. Things that were great:
- Changing rooms bathroom
- Staff at the den building proactively helping me with my daughter (who has a learning disability)
- Accessible pathways all over the place

[Claire Cook (she/her) @ClaireMcCook]

(Created from experiences of attempting to travel with our now 14 year old daughter)

[Claire Cook (she/her) @ClaireMcCook]

Lucky enough to have a holiday home that you let out? Want to be inclusive to people with a learning disability (and their families)? Then you are awesome and read on. 7 simple things you could be doing: #LearningDisability #InclusiveHolidays #ParentCarer #SummerHolidays

[Claire Cook (she/her) @ClaireMcCook]

If you have a property you let out - have you thought about people with learning disabilities before? Can I tempt you?

[Claire Cook (she/her) @ClaireMcCook]

@neilmcrowther Love this Neil. I took the words from a poem "what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life" - it was a turning point to owning our own story, caring for our daughter - and not just becoming the negative narrative that surrounded her support.

[Claire Cook (she/her) @ClaireMcCook]

@GMB I caught some of this debate around the school run. No mention of children with disabilities. I'd rather have a plane full of tolerant people - can we exclude the intolerant people from flights please? Pretty sure that would make for a nicer ride through life generally

[Claire Cook (she/her) @ClaireMcCook]

@Beth_Tastic This 🫶
So very true