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WEBINAR RECORDING! The implications for children’s legal rights to EHCPs and EOTAS of the Government’s SEND proposals

Special Needs Jungle — Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000

New article from Special Needs Jungle:

Earlier this week, we jointly hosted a webinar with SEND legal charity, SOS!SEN on the implications for children’s legal rights to EHCPs and EOTAS of the Government’s SEND proposals. And, …

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When things go right: Shining a light on SEND Practitioners making a positive impact [Giveaway!]

Tristan Middleton — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

New article from Special Needs Jungle:

In the current system, those working with children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEN / SEND) often find themselves working under extreme pressure. Despite this, most …

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Tristan Middleton

From suspicion to support: why the Government’s child protection reforms matter for disabled children

Special Needs Jungle — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

New article from Special Needs Jungle:

Families of disabled children know all too well how easily a request for help can turn into scrutiny, suspicion or even a child protection investigation. It’s a pattern we’ve covered …

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Have your say on the future of transport for disabled children and young people

Special Needs Jungle — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

New article from Special Needs Jungle:

Transport is one of those issues that quietly shapes almost every part of disabled children and young people’s lives. Whether a child can get to school, join a club, see …

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Unison voices major concerns over SEND reform health plans for sick and disabled children out of school in the EOTAS consultation

Special Needs Jungle — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

New article from Special Needs Jungle:

It’s not only parents who are concerned about the SEND proposals for Education Otherwise Than At/In School (EOTAS/EOTIS). Unison, the major union that supports public service sector staff, has already …

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Top Tips for the EOTAS & EHCP consultation: Protect your child’s rights to statutory SEND support

Matt Keer — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

New article from Special Needs Jungle:

Register for our SEND Rights & EOTAS webinar here There’s an odd feeling about this summer as a SEND parent. A feeling that’ll never end. That’s partly down to the …

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Matt Keer

REGISTER NOW! WEBINAR on the Government’s plans to cut EHCP and EOTAS rights. With SNJ & SEND legal charity, SOS!SEN

Special Needs Jungle — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

New article from Special Needs Jungle:

We’re really concerned that parents whose child/children have an EHCP and a school place may not understand just how the proposals outlined in the Government’s consultation on Education Otherwise Than …

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Navigating constraints: Why a former PCF chair thinks the current model is missing the mark for families

Renata Watts — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

New article from Special Needs Jungle:

with Sabiha Aziz The 2014 SEND reforms placed Parent Carer Forums (PCFs) at the heart of local decision-making, with the aim of ensuring families had a genuine voice in shaping …

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Renata Watts

Dear Secretary of State for Education, Lucy Powell: an Open Letter from Special Needs Jungle and SEND legal charity SOS!SEN

Tania Tirraoro — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 04:00:00 +0000

New article from Special Needs Jungle:

Special Needs Jungle and SEND legal charity, SOS!SEN recently wrote a joint letter to the new Secretary of State for Education, Lucy Powell, to ask for a meeting. We have …

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Tania Tirraoro

Research: Disabled young people define inclusive education as “learning in the place that’s right for them”

Tania Tirraoro — Thu, 30 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000

New article from Special Needs Jungle:

With ChristinaWelsh. Senior Polict Officer, Natspec There’s a growing focus on what inclusion is and, very recently, on education and career options for young people. But there is still a …

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Tania Tirraoro