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The Special Educational Consortium (SEC) is a membership organisation that promotes & protects the rights of children and young people with SEN and Disabilities

councilfordisabledchildren.org.uk/about-us-0/networks/special-educational-consortium
Joined February 2022
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Thank you to everyone who tuned in to our Manifesto launch on Wednesday. If you missed it, you can watch it here and read more about our manifesto: councilfordisabledchildren.o…

SEC Manifesto

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SEC response to curriculum interim report: Disappointed to see continued narrative of having ‘knowledge-rich’ curriculum & closing the ‘gap’. No mention of a shift away from age-related expectations. Pleased to see they will increase diversity in representation in curriculum.
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Ellie Costello @teamsquarepeg representing SEC yesterday at the APPG for Children. We look forward to working with @munirawilson @EllieChowns on prioritising disabled children and young people and their families in the Children’s Well-being & Schools Bill.
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This promising Children’s Wellbeing Bill has the potential to transform how we help our most vulnerable children and families. Read the full #ChildrensCharitiesCoalition statement: buff.ly/3ZYZoje
It's encouraging to hear how the Children’s Wellbeing Bill plans to tackle many of the issues the Children's Charities Coalition has campaigned hard for, like the unique identifier number for children and for reversing years of underfunding in early help services. Yet the money announced today falls far short of what's needed. Children and families desperately need - and deserve - sustained investment in early help services, mental health support and children’s social care. This needs to be underpinned by an ambitious strategy to tackle child poverty.

ALT It's encouraging to hear how the Children’s Wellbeing Bill plans to tackle many of the issues the Children's Charities Coalition has campaigned hard for, like the unique identifier number for children and for reversing years of underfunding in early help services. Yet the money announced today falls far short of what's needed. Children and families desperately need - and deserve - sustained investment in early help services, mental health support and children’s social care. This needs to be underpinned by an ambitious strategy to tackle child poverty.

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NEW POST: What is Ordinarily Available Provision for learners with #SEND? And is it a friend or foe when it comes to getting the right support? We have Part 1 of a two-part article from veteran SEND expert, Philippa Stobbs OBE specialneedsjungle.com/ordin…
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Grateful to all our members who fed into our epic curriculum and assessment review response! We call for disabled children and young people to be front and centre of the review and greater flexibility built into the framework. Read it here: tinyurl.com/3nv85df9
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Autistic abuse case must never happen again, says PM “Responding to the videos, No 10 said the DfE was looking at strengthening the guidance on the use of seclusion in specialist schools and would set out more information "as soon as possible". bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c8jy…

Autistic abuse case must never happen again, says No 10

CCTV shown to the BBC shows children being thrown to the floor in padded rooms at special needs school.

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If you missed yesterday's webinar on the Curriculum and Assessment review call for evidence, with @SENDMattersUK and Philippa Stobbs OBE, you can watch it now on our website. Just scroll down the page here - loom.ly/6sAo2w0. We'd also ask that you complete our short survey - loom.ly/uwibOts - to let us know what your priorities and thoughts are. Our survey closes this Friday, 15 November. Thank you. @educationgovuk #SENDFamilies
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It’s #AntiBullyingWeek. Approximately 30% of children are bullied each year with 1 child in every classroom experiencing bullying every day. Research tells us that bullying has a significant impact on a child’s life, with effects lasting well into adulthood. (@ABAonline). Unfortunately, autistic children are more likely to be bullied, with 75% reporting having been bullied in a survey by @AmbitiousAutism. Autistic adults are also more vulnerable to bullying in the workplace. Here are the things you should know if you’ve been bullied, from my list in #GirlUnmasked. There is lots of information on @antibullyingalliance and @nspcc_official’s website including where to access support. Remember that YOU matter and you are loved. 💘 #AntiBullying #BullyingAwareness #MentalHealth #Autism #Neurodiversity
A page of Girl Unmasked with a list titled ‘things that you should know if you’ve been bullied’ • it wasn’t your fault • you don’t deserve what happened to you • if you didn’t tell anyone, that doesn’t mean it was any less real • it’s okay to tell someone now, even if it’s years later • it’s okay if what was said and done to you still affects you now • it’s okay if you still feel hurt and angry • bullying is recognised as a cause of trauma • you are not a bad person • you are loved

ALT A page of Girl Unmasked with a list titled ‘things that you should know if you’ve been bullied’ • it wasn’t your fault • you don’t deserve what happened to you • if you didn’t tell anyone, that doesn’t mean it was any less real • it’s okay to tell someone now, even if it’s years later • it’s okay if what was said and done to you still affects you now • it’s okay if you still feel hurt and angry • bullying is recognised as a cause of trauma • you are not a bad person • you are loved

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Welcome to #AntiBullyingWeek 2024: #ChooseRespect!🌟 We’ve worked with young people & our members all year to make this week powerful & inspiring. Millions are joining in—what’s your plan? Need ideas? We’re here to help! Let's bring an end to bullying together💙 🧵🧵🧵
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SEC welcomes the new budget announcement of £1 billion for SEND. We look forward to working with @bphillipsonMP & her team to further our asks of more investment in the specialist workforce and ensuring children, young people & their families are at the heart of decision making
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a 2.3% core schools budget increase, £300m for FE, and "to improve outcomes for our most vulnerable children and ensure the system is financially sustainable I am providing a £1 billion uplift in funding- a 6% real terms increase from this year"
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On SNJ Today: Searching for evidence-back SEND interventions has been made easier by a new database, MetaSENse. It's been developed by academics to help teachers and parents find what might work for their children says team researcher, @JoVanHerwegen specialneedsjungle.com/resea…
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Starting our Labour Party conference weekend with a panel from DCP member @SpeechAndLangUK!
Speech and Language UK panel. 6 people sit at a table in a room of people. Green curtain behind them.

ALT Speech and Language UK panel. 6 people sit at a table in a room of people. Green curtain behind them.

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NEW REPORT: Disabled children and their families have been overlooked by policy makers for too long and the impact is clear. New @CDC_tweets & @DCPcampaign report demonstrates why well-resourced and properly coordinated services must be a priority. tinyurl.com/2s38wpb9
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🚨 REPORT NEWS 🚨 We're pleased to share our new report #SupportNotSuspicion. Disabled children from minority groups face more hurdles when accessing social care than white disabled children and their families. Change is needed. Read the full report: bit.ly/DCPSNS
DCP report cover for Support not Suspicion. Image is of a young girl with plaits wearing a pink t-shirt. Text reads "Support not Suspicion Social Care, Ethnicity, Disabled Children and Their Families Research by the Learning Hub at the Disabled Children’s Partnership"

ALT DCP report cover for Support not Suspicion. Image is of a young girl with plaits wearing a pink t-shirt. Text reads "Support not Suspicion Social Care, Ethnicity, Disabled Children and Their Families Research by the Learning Hub at the Disabled Children’s Partnership"

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SEC welcome our new Prime Minister and look forward to working with the next government to ensure the best possible outcomes for disabled children and young people and those with SEN
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SEC has been working hard on our Strategy for 24-25, particularly ahead of the election. We have identified 8 objectives, changes we would like to see from the next Government & how SEC will contribute towards this. You can read more here: SEC Strategy (councilfordisabledchildren.o…)
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@IPSEAcharity5 Jun 2024
Local authorities have a legal duty to make sure children & young people with all types of special educational needs & disabilities get the education they need & are entitled to. If they can't do it, they should tell the Govt, not force families to fight. theguardian.com/society/arti…

‘He is thriving now; a different child’: the battle to educate neurodivergent pupils

Parents of children with additional needs in England endure endless bureaucracy, but help is out there – and it is worth the fight

theguardian.com
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Our new report This Is My Life: Hear Me, Help Me offers insight into the experiences of disabled young people aged 11-25. Just 1 in 5 disabled young people feel that their views are taken into account by health and social care workers. #HearMeHelpMe bit.ly/DCPHMHM
DCP campaign poster. Teal background. Young person wearing an orange top and blue jeans sat by herself on the floor. White text reads "Only 1 in 5 disabled young people feel that their views and opinions are listened to by health or social care staff".

ALT DCP campaign poster. Teal background. Young person wearing an orange top and blue jeans sat by herself on the floor. White text reads "Only 1 in 5 disabled young people feel that their views and opinions are listened to by health or social care staff".

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The @Ofstednews Big Listen survey closes today, be sure to share your views on the inspection process. You can read our response here: SEC Consultation Responses (councilfordisabledchildren.o…)
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