Emma Thompson (previously Grimbly)

Education and JR Solicitor, lover of all things water particularly kayaking and sailing 😀 now married to my husband Lewis Thompson as of 25.03.23

[Special Needs Jungle @SpcialNdsJungle]

The petition to protect the legal right to support for children with SEND is now over 14,000. Please ask families and friends to sign and let’s see if we can double it. Remember children can sign too.

https://t.co/3Oe5skAfUr

[Fiona Nicholson @edyourself]

The law on taking children out of school for home education (deregistering) is set to change. I have just published a new page with more information about who will be affected https://t.co/1pOeahyQFa

[Anti-Bullying Alliance #AntiBullyingWeek @ABAonline]

Happy #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek! 🧠

There is a strong link between mental health and bullying. Young people who have experienced bullying are more likely to experience mental health issues & vice versa.

Find out more: https://t.co/seYLOAX5hE

#EndBullyingNow #BreakTheStigma

[SEND National Crisis - LIVERPOOL @LpoolSENDCRISIS]

We need everyone to complete the consultation before 18/05/26
Our future generation needs you
https://t.co/QJivVNthU1
#SaveOurChildrensRights @thismorning @GabriellaJLee @MandySmithCAP

[ITV Granada Reports @GranadaReports]

Families vow to 'fight for their rights' as government considers SEND education reforms

https://t.co/hxpSkQ6gsY

[Special Needs Jungle @SpcialNdsJungle]

If you want answers to your toughest questions about the SEND reform proposals, then join SNJ's Wednesday night free webinar with Georgia Gould 13th May 7-8pm. Chat and Q&A open to all. Register: https://t.co/G5VVK7BroA Ask questions: https://t.co/zU4boUDJJB

[SEND Action @SEND_Action]

@educationgovuk #SaveSENDLegalRights
https://t.co/juPSx7o9lb

[Special Needs Jungle @SpcialNdsJungle]

The @CommonsEd chair @helenhayes_ is losing patience with @bphillipsonMP: We understand why you'd want to wait for the Schools White Paper & accepted some leeway...it should not be that the timing of a response is at the Government's convenience https://t.co/uKgixkQheP

[Special Needs Jungle @SpcialNdsJungle]

BIG NEWS! An important legal challenge has just been issued against the Government’s #SENDreform consultation. It argues it's unlawful & unfair, failing to provide sufficient information or ask key questions. We fully support Jessica & Melissa’s claim
https://t.co/dyh79YFUOo

[Down's Syndrome Association @DSAInfo]

Over recent months, the Down’s Syndrome Association (DSA) has been deeply committed to engaging with the proposals set out in the Government’s Schools White Paper and SEND consultation. We are in the final stages of drafting our response. As with our work on the Down Syndrome Act guidance, our response has been shaped by two equally important sources: long‑standing professional expertise and the lived experience of parents/carers of children and young people who have Down’s syndrome.

The White Paper sets out an ambition for a more inclusive, consistent and accountable SEND system. We share that ambition. Families want a system that works early, works fairly and works lawfully, not one they must fight simply to secure basic support.

Please read our full response over on our website: https://t.co/GPExvzAgqv

[Special Needs Jungle @SpcialNdsJungle]

Will you help get Tee-Jay’s petition over 13,000? Share it with family, friends, neighbours and colleagues. Together we can #SaveSENDLegalRights

https://t.co/3Oe5skAfUr

[Special Needs Jungle @SpcialNdsJungle]

NEW POST: What a weekend! Here are some thoughts from us at SNJ about the national SEND Protests and why we MUST keep going: SEND families, teachers, and allies take to the streets to defend their children’s legal rights. https://t.co/5xBoPiG8uD

[Special Needs Jungle @SpcialNdsJungle]

Can you help the #SaveOurChildrensRights campaign? SNJ 's team has volunteered hundreds of hours, but has travel costs; Our team built the SOCR website, but it's on our paid-for server. If you can, please donate at this link designated for SOCR expenses: https://t.co/MZTktBNu0d

[Public Law Project @publiclawprojct]

📢 Our one-day, in-person 'How to do judicial review' course is coming up soon!

It covers the fundamentals of judicial review, from core principles and grounds to the practical steps involved in bringing a claim.

With @LinklatersLLP @BlackstoneChbrs

https://t.co/1J3S4JXLUF

[Special Needs Jungle @SpcialNdsJungle]

Now it’s the OTs saying #ExpertsAtHand is going to be a bust. Even the #SENDreform plans’ good ideas aren’t really good ideas: Half of occupational therapists cannot provide right support https://t.co/BrhsEOPxJq

[SEND Action @SEND_Action]

Will you join us in the fight to #SaveSENDLegalRights on 9th May?

https://t.co/juPSx7o9lb

[Special Needs Jungle @SpcialNdsJungle]

Are you ready? If you’re planning to come don’t forget to register. #SaveSENDLegalRights

https://t.co/OxeMSZ8YAW

[Nessy @NessyLearning]

Learning to self-advocate is a useful skill that helps children with dyslexia discuss their needs with educators with confidence. Download our book 'What I Need' and share it with a child today to help teach them that dyslexia is nothing to be ashamed of!

Read Today: https://t.co/3QHIgqWH1q

[Warwick Mansell @warwickmansell]

Nearly half - 49% - of school suspensions went to children with SEND, press release from IPPR think tank points out, based on new DfE data. Education in England is now at a "cross-roads," it adds, with challenge now to support schs to deliver system where needs are met earlier.

[aloe hen @newsworthy_gem]

This petition neatly dovetails into the SEND white paper proposals, please give it a read, sign & share if the proposals concern you . @Dmdav1 @StarlightMcKenz @CaptainK77 @AspieDeLaZouch @TWSENADVICE @kimturner70