SEBDA exists to promote the social and emotional well being of CYP by promoting understanding of their needs and supporting those who work with them.

United Kingdom
Joined March 2012
Nurture groups provide children and young people who are struggling to access education in the classroom a safe environment to develop skills that help them be able to learn. 📚🧠 If you’re looking to set up a nurture group for your setting, click here: nurtureuk.org/supporting-you…
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This is what we’re up against: “The very people making indefensible SEND decisions [for EHCPs] are now advising central government that it’s the Tribunal itself that’s the problem. Not them. And, shockingly, central government is listening” specialneedsjungle.com/55-ri…
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NEW POST Many LAs are slashing Post-16 transport, meaning disabled young people can't get to college safely. A new report says 65% of specialist colleges had learners missing the start of their course through transport issues. Ruth Perry @Natspec explains specialneedsjungle.com/true-…
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Useful ipad apps for learners with dyslexia/reading/writing difficulties. However, it's a handy wheel in general for everyone. Share it with anyone that you think would find it beneficial. PDF link below. callscotland.org.uk/Common-A…
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Excluded from primary school aged five: Parents say the SEND system is ‘broken'. Our co-director, Tania Tirraoro is interviewed in this piece from ITV News - itv.com/news/2024-07-25/excl…
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Replying to @warwickmansell
I’m cautious about generalisations but, with depth of experience in both inner London and rural counties, it’s clear that the desire to support children exists in both. But confidence from experience and repetition does not. One part of the exclusion imbalance jigsaw @SebdaOrg
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A reminder of @MulberryBushOrg Core Values
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Our findings reveal that [England's national curriculum text] does not acknowledge children’s right to influence their education and provides minimal opportunities for them to actively shape their learning in practice, writes @YManyukhina. Read more: blogs.ucl.ac.uk/ioe/2024/06/…
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Essential, timely and easy to use, thank you @DrTinarae
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We need to help children & young people stay well. There is a mental health crisis - incl eating disorders & self harm. Govt needs to fund MH teams in ALL schools & we need commitment across parties to halve children's MH disorders in 10 yrs. With @N8research @ChildoftheNort1
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Watch our short film featuring clips from neurodivergent adults sharing their school experiences and what they're up to now. It's a beacon of hope for neurodivergent youth, reminding them that their school days don't define them.  🎥 bit.ly/AGNschexp
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Chasing Children. When 5 yr olds at a developmental stage of 24 months run through school buildings or playgrounds, laughing, every day…we obviously chase them, arms outspread, removing obstacles and peers, shouting to colleagues, don’t we? No 🤦‍♂️ Advice is available 🙂 – at South East, England
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Yoko Ono From the existential to the relational. Water drop to ‘Add colour’ (refugee boat). Not sure I’ve seen this in one place so clearly before? @Tate
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Are you a teacher and interested in research? In @SEBDA resources you can see Marcia White’s fascinating and inspiring personal and autobiographical reflection on the ‘Teacher-as Researcher’ while investigating the language of Permanent Exclusion sebda.org/resources/internat…
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Challenges around food are common among autistic people, awareness & understanding is key to increase support for those with complex conditions. This Eating Disorders Awareness Week head to @beatED they will be sharing useful information, as will we. #EDAW2022 #WeAreNotBeingFussy
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Did you know that we offer Senior Mental Health Leads training? ✍️💻📖 As we are a @educationgovuk assured provider, you may be able to access funding of up to £1,200 if your application is submitted for courses starting before 31st March 2024. buff.ly/485rPgr
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Terrific day with @HHCP_UCL at the Biennial Conference “I can’t go back to the way I was because the way I need to teach has changed” (almost quote). How to facilitate dialogue, enable agency, reposition phonics, build empathy, tolerance and inclusion…1/2
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