Thanks to the BBC for highlighting this failure in children's services.
My data found that almost 700 children are growing up in illegal children's home every day.
Ofsted must use its new powers to crack down on these providers without delay.
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Autistic people are in every profession, and that includes the law. But research is thin. A new study is listening to UK autistic legal professionals.
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Tip 11 from the neurotypical coach to neurodivergent people – Ask the individual if they prefer verbal instructions to be followed up in writing or not.
Ore Oduba is backing #TheBigFuture campaign & asking children, young people, teachers, parents, communities & schools to get involved & give children the chance to have their say on childhood today. Make sure youth voices are heard by sharing & taking part https://t.co/Q1az42jzLI
The Operation Ouch! Production Team is in the early stages of producing a special half-hour programme about dementia for Children's BBC.
The team is hoping to film a family in which a parent or grandparent is living with dementia and where a child or young person aged 7 to 15, who has a relationship with them, would feel comfortable sharing their experience on camera. 📹
If you or your family might be interested in taking part, email Rebecca King at [email protected] or click the link for more information: 👇
https://t.co/mP4yCE0ikO!
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Tip 10 from the neurotypical coach to neurodivergent people - 1. Explore with the individual whether noise cancelling headphones or earphones would help to reduce distractions.
A few words from Gill, SNJ Co-Director, about the protest, the Law Gazette article and what you can do: "Labour MPs have received suggestions about what they should say to the Secretary of State for Education after they have met with families to discuss the SEND reforms, 1/
Tip 8 from your neurotypical coach to neurodivergent people - 1. Explore with the individual how many sounds they can hear at the same time in different environments.
#Autism Champions plus Learning Disabilities course - May, July, September, November 2026. CPD accredited, champions cascade learning, fulfils mandate in Health and Care Act 2022. Book by 30 April for May course.
On SNJ Today: Parent advocate Amber Windsor discusses the parallels between the cuts to legal aid and the SEND proposals in the Schools White Paper: https://t.co/BjutBLOceA
Exciting opportunities for #autistic individuals to access supported #employment through the DXC Dandelion programme. Applications must be in by 11th March. https://t.co/gpLc7scUvl
A new cateogry of 'profound autism' is being proposed for diagnosis. Will this exclude some children with high needs who do not fit the diagnostic criteria? Is the terminology inherently excluding? #autism#autistic https://t.co/n4KMAlbbx5
“Reform must mean stronger support, earlier intervention, health, social care and education working together and enforceable rights. Anything less risks deepening the existing crisis and failing a further generation of children.” @annabirdfr in @BigIssue https://t.co/5AGKWLBU9B