Neil Barbour

Journalist @itvanglia - specialising in #SEND. If you have a story, get in touch - [email protected]

[Neil Barbour @nellybabs]

@joellamy91 Hi Joel - neil at Anglia - could you get in touch re the petition? [email protected]

[ITV News Anglia @itvanglia]

Throughout 2024, ITV News Anglia has been hearing from people across the region who are fighting for their voice.

Our Speechless series has been telling the stories of people who don’t have the everyday skill many of us take for granted. From those who stammer, to autistic children, stroke survivors and more.

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[Neil Barbour @nellybabs]

NEW: @CambsCC announce plans to cut funding for after school clubs for children in specialist schools across the county, saying "we are writing regarding a proposal to cease funding for Special School After School Clubs (SSASC) from 1 April 2025"

[Neil Barbour @nellybabs]

@frankbrunoboxer Hi Frank - neil at ITV Anglia - could you get in touch please? [email protected]

[Neil Barbour @nellybabs]

@DoctorThao Hi Dr Thao - neil at ITV Anglia - could you get in touch? [email protected]

[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.

[BBC Woman's Hour @BBCWomansHour]

SEND: We've been inundated with messages from mums sharing their experiences.

@bbcnuala & @carolynatkins14 are joined live by mums who say the system is failing their children. Some have no school place for their child and others have had to give up work to support them ⬇SEND: We've been inundated with messages from mums sharing their experiences.

@bbcnuala & @carolynatkins14 are joined live by mums who say the system is failing their children. Some have no school place for their child and others have had to give up work to support them ⬇️

[Neil Barbour @nellybabs]

@Rosiedowsing Congratulations Rosie!

[Neil Barbour @nellybabs]

Ahead of the new school term, many children with additonal needs still won't have a school place. Is your child still without a place? Get in touch - [email protected]

[Neil Barbour @nellybabs]

@Lancemccarthy @NHSHarlow Hi Lance, Neil at ITV News Anglia, would you be up for doing something with us on your time in the NHS? [email protected]

[Neil Barbour @nellybabs]

Today, @itvnews has been putting a Spotlight on SEND. In a wide-ranging investigation, all of our UK newsrooms have uncovered stories which show a system in crisis. You can see all of our coverage at 6pm on your regional ITV News programme, and online

https://t.co/DgD9szhMme

[ITV News @itvnews]

Ahead of a day of special coverage across @itvnews tomorrow. On our latest episode of What You Need To Know @FayeBarker asks @nellybabs @JonnyBrownYorks @katiecoletv with families pushed to the brink, why is SEND provision in such crisis?

https://t.co/ZnEjp8VWli

[Neil Barbour @nellybabs]

@UKDayOne Hi - neil at ITV Anglia - any chance you could get in touch? [email protected]

[Neil Barbour @nellybabs]

@petehigg245 @RLCotterill Sorry Pete! Nick on the brain.

[Neil Barbour @nellybabs]

@AlexStobbs Hi Alex - neil at ITV News Anglia - I wondered if you could get in touch? [email protected]

[Neil Barbour @nellybabs]

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[Neil Barbour @nellybabs]

@AdeysAlthorp Hi Adey - neil at ITV Anglia - could you get in touch please? [email protected]

[Neil Barbour @nellybabs]

@Gvkitchen Hi Gen - neil at ITV Anglia - any chance you could get in touch? [email protected]