Janis Scallon

mum of 2. #autism mum. Proud public servant. Dir in @Economy_NI (all views my own, retweets not endorsement).

[Janis Scallon @MaryJW]

@Ed_Authority 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 go @millenniumips leading lights as always. So proud to have been part of your school family for 11 years.

[Education Authority @Ed_Authority]

Our SEND Transformation team has developed an overview video on the introduction of our SEND Local IMPACT Teams and what that means for you, our families as we work towards improving outcomes for our children and young people with SEND.

Watch the video here 👉 https://t.co/fmhIHldSvG

[Janis Scallon @MaryJW]

Wonderful 2 days hosting European agency colleagues in Belfast as we continue our work on cross country collaboration on SEN and inclusion. https://t.co/Fi3lrC2Zb6

[Education NI @Education_NI]

🔈ANNOUNCEMENT | Education Minister Paul Givan, has today announced that all DE funded pre-school settings will now be eligible for support through the Pre-school Inclusion Fund for 2025/26.

The Fund enables eligible pre-school settings to access support for children with special educational needs (SEN).

Find out more: https://t.co/hzhZykJL0h

[Education NI @Education_NI]

📢 SEN REFORM | CALL FOR SCHOOLS

Last week, we issued a letter to every pre‑school, primary, post‑primary and special school in Northern Ireland, inviting them to take part in a range of initiatives as part of the implementation of the SEN Reform Agenda.

This Reform Agenda will bring forward a series of projects to test and trial new early intervention approaches, to build a strong evidence base to support transformation.

Schools can register their interest by completing the short SEN Reform Expression of Interest Form included in the letter by 20 November 2025.

🔗Find out more on the SEN Reform Agenda at https://t.co/ivtMlVbj9n

[Education Authority @Ed_Authority]

📚Our Specialist Provision Service is offering a comprehensive programme of professional learning and development opportunities for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Our sessions are available both online and in person, and are tailored for all phases—Early Years, Primary, and Post Primary.

This year, we are also offering a 3-day modular professional learning and development opportunity specifically for classroom assistants.

🔗 Register your interest now and explore the full programme here: https://t.co/FeJfThKlcp

📩 Contact Us: [email protected]

[Centre for Autism @autismcentre]

📚Supporting Autistic Students in Mainstream Education

Join our upcoming training session designed to empower educators with practical resources and visual supports that enhance learning and celebrate the achievements of autistic students.

🔗 Book now:
https://t.co/jqAvo9y2ov

[Education NI @Education_NI]

An easy read version of the SEN Reform Agenda and Delivery plan has been published on the Department’s website, designed to be accessible for all.

To read the document in full, visit: https://t.co/aNMok7oPpT

[Education NI @Education_NI]

Education Minister @paulgivan has published a Policy Statement on Special Educational Needs (SEN).

🔗Find out more: https://t.co/PLsV24MtCE

[Centre for Autism @autismcentre]

This Wednesday Webinar will provide valuable insights into the unique challenges faced by autistic students and young people during school transitions and offer practical strategies to support them.

Book now:
https://t.co/tG9XsWqo6A

🔈Booking closes Sunday 3rd August!

[Janis Scallon @MaryJW]

@LinseyFarrell Have a fab birthday Linsey xxx

[Education Authority @Ed_Authority]

📢 Have your say!

We would like to invite you to participate in a baseline survey for our SEND Transformation Programme, as part of our work to make lasting and positive changes to SEND services and how they are delivered in Northern Ireland.

🗨️ We’re asking children and young people, among others, to share their feedback on SEND Service provision to help inform any future change.

Please take five minutes to complete our survey before 30th September 👉 https://t.co/TQ2UC0D1oM

[Education Authority @Ed_Authority]

A critical priority for the EA is ensuring that all children are placed in an appropriate setting that meets their needs. In recent years this has been a particular challenge as regards children with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

While the needs of many children with SEN can be met through enhanced support in a mainstream setting, the requirements of children with more acute needs can only be met through either a placement in a Special School, or in Specialist Provision in a mainstream school (essentially a dedicated class with small numbers of children).

To address the pressures, and working collaboratively with a number of schools, EA has created over 5,000 additional places in recent years, including over 1,450 additional places for September 2024. In preparation for September 2025, EA has already created more than 150 additional classes, for approximately 1,350 pupils, across 123 schools.

🔗Read more: https://t.co/KrBmVaLrey

[Education Authority @Ed_Authority]

📢Calling Parents & Carers! Please watch our update video on our SEND Transformation work to date.

👀Watch this space for further information on upcoming engagement sessions where you will have the opportunity to hear in more detail about the progress we have made and ask any questions you may have.

‼️We would also like to invite you to take part in our Baseline Survey as part of our work to make lasting and positive changes to SEND services and how they are delivered in Northern Ireland.

Please take five minutes to complete our survey before 30th September: https://t.co/5l1LnijdcV

[Janis Scallon @MaryJW]

@Ed_Authority Fantastic achievement Clifton School. Well done. Opening opportunities for voices that are seldom heard (and often underestimated). 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[ADR UK @adr_uk]

This one-day online workshop will introduce participants to mixed methods research and help them structure qualitative and quantitative methods' design, analysis, and integration within a single study.

📅 22 September
📍 Online

https://t.co/61I2CTbpYG

[Education Authority @Ed_Authority]

📢 We would like to provide our parents and carers with a progress update on our SEND Transformation work to date.

👀Keep an eye out on our social media channels for further information on upcoming engagement sessions where you will have the opportunity to hear in more detail about the progress we have made and ask any questions you may have.

[W5 @W5Belfast]

Step into the future of learning at W5!

We’re excited to announce Northern Ireland’s first Immersive Classroom - right here at W5!

In partnership with @ed_authority and @bt_uk, this 5G-enabled, multi-sensory space uses sights, sounds, and even smells to bring learning to life. 👀

With curriculum-aligned content for all NI schools and free priority access for Special Schools, this innovative experience is designed to inspire and engage learners of all ages. 💡

📅 Bookings open in September 2025!

👉 Learn more: https://t.co/88Jg7AsYQR

[Janis Scallon @MaryJW]

Fantastic and inclusive approach to providing the right support from the right people at the right time and in the right place. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 #allmeansall

[Education Authority @Ed_Authority]

St Columban’s Primary School in Kilkeel introduced three special provision classes three years ago and have seen the benefits that it has brought to their school community. In September they introduce a sixth special provision class.

We continue work to establish new and additional places for children in advance of September 2025 across both special schools and specialist provisions in mainstream schools to ensure children and young people have the right support to reach their full potential.

Visit our website to watch the full video and learn more about Specialist Provision, including a full list of specialist provision schools across the different localities.

🔗https://t.co/38LlKfYD1A