Jennifer Jones MBE

Trainer/advisor specialising in Attachment/Trauma/SEN/adoption. Advisor for DfE. Vice chair of a fostering panel. Co-chair of a local PCF. Very proud mum of 3

[Euan Preston @euanpreston]

“81% of respondents stated the cuts to the ASGSF had a very negative or negative affect on their child’s mental health. 85% of respondents stated the cuts had a negative or very negative impact on their child’s emotion wellbeing.”

#NationalAdoptionWeek

[Jennifer Jones MBE @JenniferJ432]

@JanetDaby For the first time ever I cannot support #nationaladoptionweek.
The cuts to the life saving ASGSF are insulting to the incredible children and families living with early trauma. It shows a complete lack of understanding of the lifelong impact of adoption.

[The POTATO Group @ThePOTATOgroup]

It’s #NationalAdoptionWeek, and it would be remiss not to mention our landmark research into the lived experiences of adoptive families raising children and young adults affected by early-life trauma.

https://t.co/8hSK5il2ek

[Jennifer Jones MBE @JenniferJ432]

@Helen_Whately 3. Organisations like this are a lifeline to individuals with disabilities/parents trying to gain support for their children. The current system belittles &discriminates against disabled ppl. If you haven’t walked in their shoes then please keep these awful comments to yourself.

[Jennifer Jones MBE @JenniferJ432]

@Helen_Whately 2. Do you realise that the forms alone don’t really count for a lot - you need evidence and LOTS OF IT! Even then you may not be awarded the benefit.

[Jennifer Jones MBE @JenniferJ432]

@Helen_Whately 1. Do you have any idea how daunting and difficult these forms can be for those already struggling with their health/disabilities? Example/partially completed forms are just a guide, something to give you an idea of how to explain issues - not something you could actually send in

[Jennifer Jones MBE @JenniferJ432]

@DavidGHFrost Thank you for supporting home educators. It is such a vital option for so many children and must be protected

[Jennifer Jones MBE @JenniferJ432]

On the train heading to @educationgovuk in London. It’s going to be a long but hopefully productive day 😊

[Women's Aid @womensaid]

A system meant to protect, failed her. Sara Sharif endured unimaginable abuse before her life was cut tragically short. A heart-wrenching reminder of the cost of ignoring red flags & not putting children's safety at the heart of decisions.

[Jennifer Jones MBE @JenniferJ432]

@ChildrensComm You may need to edit the ‘do you attend education’ question which then says it’s only school and college!! What about EOTAS, Home education, alternative provisions etc ?

[Jennifer Jones MBE @JenniferJ432]

A few years old now but still very relevant! #NoWrongPath

[Jennifer Jones MBE @JenniferJ432]

Left school with not a single GCSE, started work, decided to try college aged 21 to train as a nursery nurse, started a PT Uni course in SEN and graduated aged 30. Started my own business aged 31 working with LAC/adopted children. Gained an MBE aged 37!! Absolutely #NoWrongPath

[Helen Bonnick @helenbonnick]

Published today… https://t.co/RygY4bZrex

[francesca beard @SLT_Francesca]

Day 1 of tweeting @RCSLT until there’s guidance/statement that says private SALTs reports DO NOT need verifying by a NHS SALT nor is a private report any less worthy than an NHS report.

[Jennifer Jones MBE @JenniferJ432]

@RBrooksTweets I will never understand the so called benefits of ‘the EHE register’ when we have situations like you describe

[Jennifer Jones MBE @JenniferJ432]

@RBrooksTweets Ooh this isn’t good at all. As you say, even as a letter to parents it’s not great but this isn’t something children need to see!

[Jennifer Jones MBE @JenniferJ432]

@durbanmamauk @educationgovuk In a ‘nutshell’ we need to rethink the whole UK school system as it’s not fit for purpose!

[Jennifer Jones MBE @JenniferJ432]

Last month, myself & several other adoptive parents met with children’s minister David Johnston as part of the DfE’s Adopter Reference Group. We discussed many aspects of adoption support & shared Qs we had gathered from our networks. Here is a summary of his responses to our Qs;

[Jennifer Jones MBE @JenniferJ432]

@ftlowrestling @FutureShockWres @ThisIs_Progress @OTT_wrestling @AWWrestling

[CoramBAAF @CoramBAAF]

Next week is #nationaladoptionweek!

Take a look at the long list of events hosted by You Can Adopt.

There’s a range of online webinars tailored for adopted people, social work professionals, and prospective adopters.

https://t.co/XACmD2r8w2

[Jennifer Jones MBE @JenniferJ432]

Hopefully I did @MrAlCoates proud today and talked almost as much as he would have done 😊
#DfE #AdoptionSupport