Support SEND Kids

We seek to use technology to provide free, accurate guidance to those interpreting (and advising on) SEND law and other laws that affect SEND families.

[Support SEND Kids @SupportSENDKids]

Well. We’ve only gone and won an award. Here is Caroline (one of our trustees) beaming from ear to ear and rightly so! We are very surprised and pleased that spreading truthful information about the law for SEND parents and professionals matters enough for people to vote for us!

[SEND Action @SEND_Action]

The petition has now reached almost 19,000 signatures. Please will you help us to protect disabled children’s rights and secure a debate in parliament? #Disability #SEND

[Support SEND Kids @SupportSENDKids]

Our partnership with The Barrister Group will be officially launched at their conference next week. Such a popular event only waiting list places available. Please sign up here to register your interest: https://t.co/QOjew5Vbfp

[Support SEND Kids @SupportSENDKids]

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[Aaron King @9000lives_org]

Full of key info, the new SEND toolkit for governors and trustees is free to access for a limited time
Great to work with NGA on this important advice: https://t.co/snLJ25nbtc

@NGAMedia #VisibleGovernance #Inclusion

[Support SEND Kids @SupportSENDKids]

“Speed is of the essence when a young person’s education is at stake, and local authorities must act proactively in finding a suitable alternative placement and ensuring that the special educational provision can continue to be provided.”

[Birkett Long SEND law and EHCP Solicitors @BLSENDlaw]

The High Court confirms the local authority’s ‘absolute’ duty to secure special educational provision promptly. Learn more: https://t.co/qBRU2olL6N

#EducationLaw #EHCP #BirkettLong

[Rook Irwin Sweeney @ris_law]

Disabled people treated "as an afterthought" during the pandemic - the Disability Charities Consortium asks @covidinquiryuk to consider the impact of the pandemic on disabled people this week as Module 3 of the Inquiry gets underway.

[Support SEND Kids @SupportSENDKids]

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[Disabled Children's Partnership @DCPcampaign]

Did you listen to @BBCWomansHour this morning?

The SEND-focused episode heard from parents, young people and those who work in the sector.

It also featured new research from the DCP. You can listen to the episode now: https://t.co/LrHyJUnpXT

[Support SEND Kids @SupportSENDKids]

Parents spend so much time fighting the system for rights their children have but can’t enforce. Children who are not in school means parents not in work. If we support children into their education- we support working parents. It’s not hard.

[Rachel Amos @reeamos]

Children not in school = parents leave work and lose jobs. Our research…

Hundreds of SEN kids missing from school - report https://t.co/jnxHGsVudf

[Support SEND Kids @SupportSENDKids]

Our research….Three out of four parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities forced to give up work or cut hours https://t.co/y1314CHHDB

[Support SEND Kids @SupportSENDKids]

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[James Betts @jabetts123]

Pleased to help (with @leonglenister) the family achieve a positive outcome in this case. A child’s wishes & feelings must be considered when making placement decisions TM and SM v Liverpool City Council: [2024] UKUT 201 (AAC) - https://t.co/lNRAQ4atjn (https://t.co/bEHAfoPHYo)

[Support SEND Kids @SupportSENDKids]

@SENDPAG @mumof3amigos Please keep us posted on how you do - this is an interesting area for us and one where we are keen to share the truth with parents about what can be achieved.

[Support SEND Kids @SupportSENDKids]

Brilliant video. Nothing about us, without us.

[Paula McGowan OBE @PaulaMc007]

#Oliverscampaign
I am so proud of this video, which was co-produced by autistic people & people with a learning disability
Nothing about us, without us
#LearningDisabilityWeek

[Support SEND Kids @SupportSENDKids]

Well done. @letuslearntoo

[letuslearntoo @letuslearntoo]

Thank you @Keir_Starmer @UKLabour

[Support SEND Kids @SupportSENDKids]

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[Matthew Keer @CaptainK77]

A bunch of stats out today about the English SEND system: a system that's been in dire straits for decades, & in long-grass review for nearly 5 years

The SEND system has now reached a point where Gazza rocks up with a KFC party bucket, a fishing rod, and 8 cans of Ace lager

[Support SEND Kids @SupportSENDKids]

Some amazing parents are raising funds for us to help us keep spreading FREE accurate and useful legal knowledge for SEND parents, lawyers and LAs. This helps everyone stay out of the legal system and focus on the education of SEND kids. @thehallschool

https://t.co/KavBddfu93

[Support SEND Kids @SupportSENDKids]

@samcarlisle @SENDPAG We are working on a trust structure plan for homes like these. Parents can fund the purchase with a loan that’s repayable over time through allowances (or forgivable). Not fully baked yet but hope to have a structure by the end of the summer.

[Support SEND Kids @SupportSENDKids]

This is both brilliant and depressing that they had to do it. We need more people with learning difficulties to be given the opportunity to work. Great employees - just need reasonable adjustments. https://t.co/uGm3yTRPZN

[Helen Burness @HBurness]

When 4 years ago during a global pandemic you were on the floor trying to support your special needs child & that hot mess moment leads to formidable legal gamechangers setting up @SupportSENDKids & then it wins an award for Not For Profit Organsation of the Year at @WDLAwards

[Totum Foundation @totumtalks]

Chosen by our team as charities that closely align with Totum’s purpose, values and goals, we're proud to continue working with @SupportSENDKids & @CPRE as part of a long-term partnership. We are also very happy to to introduce @alfies_wish  as our newest charity partner. https://t.co/BCH5fdhoBn

[Support SEND Kids @SupportSENDKids]

The new No Nonsense Noddy Guide to SEN law is out just in time for the @IPSEAcharity conference. If this is your area - this is your text book. Please comment if you use it - this is powered by donations…and we would love to know and tell our donors. @janvi25 @totumtalks

[Rachel Amos @reeamos]

Here it is! The new Noddy Guide.