Nicky McIntosh

Supporting museums, galleries, culture. Part curator, part learning advocate loves creativity. Views are my own.

[Sam Bowen @makedoandSEND]

Looking forward to delivering this training with @kidsinmuseums soon. Visual stories don't just support families, but any visitors who'd like to know what to expect in your Museum before they visit. 😀

[Opera Buddies @HER_DAY_Opera]

Only 2 weeks to go!

Join in the open online conversation chaired by Richard Willacy on Wednesday 2nd October at 6pm.

Follow the link below to book your FREE place now... 👇

#doesthestorymatter
#whochooseswhatstoriesaretold
#whatdoesalibrettistdo

https://t.co/lwYhmI8zms

[BBC Woman's Hour @BBCWomansHour]

‘Fighting every step is so hard'

Katie, 17, is autistic and has barely been to school since she was 13.

She joined @BBCNuala to discuss her experience as a child navigating England’s Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) system, and how it has impacted her.

[Nicky McIntosh @NAMcintosh]

@CovMuseumsLearn @ComptonVerney @teamsquarepeg @NotFineinSchool

[Nicky McIntosh @NAMcintosh]

Delighted to have contributed a blog to the GEM conference. Thanks to @ace_national, @ComptonVerney for hosting consultation days, @makedoandSEND and @TheArtEngager for mentoring and coaching and all the museum professionals and families who generously shared their experiences.

[GEM @gem_heritage]

Read a special #GEMConference2024 blog by Nicky McIntosh: Supporting Home Educating Families and those with Barriers to School Attendance.

🔗 https://t.co/DXtBqyExvY

[Nicky McIntosh @NAMcintosh]

Thanks for responding and sharing. Still time to add your views @teamsquarepeg @NotFineinSchool

[Nicky McIntosh @NAMcintosh]

@makedoandSEND @ace_national @ace_midlands @teamsquarepeg @NotFineinSchool

[Nicky McIntosh @NAMcintosh]

Thanks for responding and sharing. Still time to add your views @teamsquarepeg @NotFineinSchool

[Nicky McIntosh @NAMcintosh]

How can museums and galleries support children who can't access school and/or are home educated? I have created a short anonymous survey asking families in this situation for their views. Please complete or share 🙏https://t.co/FBUNqeFwEI

[Nicky McIntosh @NAMcintosh]

@makedoandSEND @ace_national @ace_midlands @teamsquarepeg @NotFineinSchool

[Nicky McIntosh @NAMcintosh]

How can museums and galleries support children who can't access school and/or are home educated? I have created a short anonymous survey asking families in this situation for their views. Please complete or share 🙏https://t.co/FBUNqeFwEI

[Spectrum Gaming @Spectrum0Gaming]

Thank you for coming to today's talk on "Creating Hope through Autistic Community" - I hope it was helpful :)

Here is the accompanying Padlet Board with the slides and accompanying resources:
https://t.co/w59M1rDbfF

@MsJoBillington

[Schools Week @SchoolsWeek]

🔉 Hospital schools are on the frontline of the mental health crisis.
🧑‍⚕️ Our investigation shows how this sector is picking up spiralling numbers of school refusing children with complex mental health needs, who nobody else knows what to do with. https://t.co/gLj2nL4cI9

[Nicky McIntosh @NAMcintosh]

@jon_severs @tes But could they thrive and reach their goals in mainstream? Two different things

[Steve B @75ThunderRoad]

#ChildrensMentalHealthWeek

"Push through!"

Another Misconception about Anxiety

Parents of children who are struggling to attend due to anxiety are often told they must send their children to school because they need to "face their worries" or "conquer their fears".

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[Nicky McIntosh @NAMcintosh]

Really sad and angry to hear these comments from people in positions of power and influence. Outdated and discriminatory views

[Nicky McIntosh @NAMcintosh]

Demand Warwickshire Council to Prioritize SEN Funding Dismiss Discriminatory Councillors https://t.co/0NcENVNOuu via @UKChange

[Mental Health Foundation @mentalhealth]

Our latest e-learning course has launched! If you would like to develop your skills and knowledge in supporting people living with long-term conditions, enrol today for free. https://t.co/gfUJmzJvAD
#FreeCourse #MentalHealth

[Square Peg @teamsquarepeg]

We’re supporting the call to #FundtheHubs.

It’s in our #12Recommendations to government.

No door should be the wrong door to access early appropriate support for mental ill health challenges.

@YoungMindsUK @CYPMentalHealth

[Nicky McIntosh @NAMcintosh]

@makedoandSEND @ace_national Thanks Sam, so great to be working with you! X

[Nicky McIntosh @NAMcintosh]

@makedoandSEND

[Nicky McIntosh @NAMcintosh]

Excited to be launching my research thanks to a DYCP grant from @ace_national please fill in or share if you are or know anyone in the museum world 😊

[Kids in Museums @kidsinmuseums]

Do you work with children who are home educated or do not attend school?

Research funded by @ace_national is exploring how museums and galleries are supporting children learning outside of a school setting. Share your experience 👇

https://t.co/5hHphAqYxB #KidsInMuseums