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
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
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
"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
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.
"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." 👏
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
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
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
📣 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
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.
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
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.
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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