Maxine Webb

#SEND #SocialCare #ClimateEmergency. Independent County Cllr for Wensum, Norwich. Views my own

[Eduardo Reyes @edreyesjourno]

Government admits key final decisions on the SEND Tribunal have already been made, despite consultation on its SEND reforms being open till 18 May. It's at odds with ministers' statements on the consultation engaging people 'before any final decision'. https://t.co/H49vXSSogW

[Special Needs Jungle @SpcialNdsJungle]

IPSEA echoes our own concerns about the SEND proposals—we’re astonished that some other disabled children’s charities seem to think loss of rights is just dandy… SEND reforms must strengthen legal rights, not weaken them - https://t.co/snYTfyRUY8

[Steve Broach KC @SteveBroach]

Those advocating for reduced powers for the SEND Tribunal always seem to forget that it is the current extensive powers that make the Tribunal an alternative remedy to judicial review. Doubt the SoS or her officials actually want to see school placement disputes in the High Court

[Elissa Noves @ElissaNoves]

"I am not sure that, until now, I have ever worked under a Minister who shows such contempt. Contempt not just for special schools but for the children they support and the families who have found them a lifeline."

https://t.co/BHXmOZaOHM

[Stephen Unwin @RoseUnwin]

All we are saying is that our disabled children have as much of a right to an education as their non-disabled brothers and sisters.

Not difficult really.

[Maxine Webb @maxkittyw1]

@bphillipsonMP You really need to stop reducing this issue to performative political posts like this.

[Andrew Turner @AndrewofSussex]

Zero reference to the barriers still preventing thousands of disabled children and young people from accessing £Ms in their Child Trust Fund and JISA savings. Our forgotten children. Shameful.
@alextomo @jessiehewitson @paullewismoney @MartinSLewis @campbellclaret @RoseUnwin @Emmabarnett @BBCr4today @jimconey @sharefound @martinimarie @SEND_Action @DavidLammy @AlexDaviesJones @sarahsackman @JohnMilneLD @ChelFulhamBen @libdemdaisy @JoshBabarinde @sarahsmithlab @danfrancis02 @stephenctimms @EdwardJDavey @JessBrownFuller @DCPcampaign @mencap_charity @1985Deanne @JLasota01

[Andrew Turner @AndrewofSussex]

Q: how many justice ministers does it take to fix 1 process?
A: 10.
It would be wry, were it not so sad and impactful on the 80,000 disabled young people who are losing £Ms from their savings.
Sending families to court for 1 small savings account isn't working (still).
@alextomo @jessiehewitson @paullewismoney @Moneybox @MartinSLewis @sarahsackman @DXW_KC @RoseUnwin @samcarlisle @campbellclaret @JohnMilneLD @JessBrownFuller @AlexChalkChelt @Emmabarnett @BBCr4today @rosaltmann @DCPcampaign @contactfamilies @vickyfoxcroft @martinimarie @JoshBabarinde @MoneySavingExp

[Catriona Moore @catrionamoore13]

"The real story of EHCPs is not runaway SEND prevalence, but the growing importance of statutory protection in the face of shrinking resources for inclusive mainstream provision... Children with SEND don’t just disappear through recategorisation." 👏

[Stephen Unwin @RoseUnwin]

The truth about the damage caused to families of disabled children by a failing system. https://t.co/KGicWVHmKY

[Stephen Unwin @RoseUnwin]

Sending this out again if you missed it. https://t.co/3oMarLDhyx

[John McDonnell @johnmcdonnellMP]

Let’s be absolutely clear with the Chancellor. We do not need an “overhaul” of the 2 child limit. We need it scrapped. There are many other policy changes that are needed to end child poverty but this is the most effective first step. Stop prevaricating. https://t.co/hsNfpTgauU

[Special Needs Jungle @SpcialNdsJungle]

NEW POST: @catrionamoore13 dissects a new report from the @NAOorguk that tells @educationgovuk to improve its data on schools and SEND transport—and ensure any coming changes don't make it harder for disabled children to attend: https://t.co/xT6etiql1z

[Special Needs Jungle @SpcialNdsJungle]

NEW POST: @_Chris_Coghlan: LAs’ “lawbreaking, gaslighting and lying” is wrecking thousands of children’s lives. The Dorking MP writes the second of our articles about testimony gathered and Measure What Matters, evidencing LAs' unlawful behaviour https://t.co/RKmr0QUDQM

[Special Needs Jungle @SpcialNdsJungle]

📣 SNJ & @IPSEAcharity have met SEND Minister, @Georgia_Gould. We restated the law must be retained & fully implemented incl culture ➕ sustainable funding. Getting more disabled adults into work starts with educational inclusion. The Minister said she’s keen to work with us

[Measurewhatmatters.blog @civicwatchblog]

The law on #SEND isn’t failing.
It’s being systematically undermined from within.

Our new article for @SpcialNdsJungle examines how accountability in public office has broken down- and what it will take to restore it.

[Stephen Unwin @RoseUnwin]

As so often, @johnharris1969 is one of the few journalistic voices fighting the fight for the rights and dignities of disabled children and young people.
Come on others: get your act together.
https://t.co/iaezAAUvx9

[thehighcliffeguy @AdamHighcliffe]

There are broadly two SEND camps lobbying @educationgovuk right now.

1. Those lobbying directly to save children's rights: parents, practitioners, charities, even MPs.
2. Those lobbying indirectly to reduce them: MATs, execs, consultants.

Only one side can win this fight.
🧵

[Maxine Webb @maxkittyw1]

@ElissaNoves Huge well done but so sorry you had to do this.

[IPSEA @IPSEAcharity]

If @TiceRichard has any actual evidence (rather than prejudiced assumptions) that children are receiving special educational provision they don't need, he should produce this so it can be properly discussed.
https://t.co/ID4VYrmF0v