Psychology degree, MEd masters in Autism & IPSEA level 1 to 3 trained. mom to 4 children, works for a SEND consultancy.
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Natasha Compton 💙 retweeted
This video exposing the lived reality of disability-related non-attendance is hugely powerful. It is a must watch
youtu.be/dn8C7WuGv8g?si=E0TI…
I've had a look and tried to set out where there are claims, failings, and wat should happen
lnkd.in/eCJtt24S
#sen #send #ehcp
Natasha Compton 💙 retweeted
Good god. This hits hard. Congratulations to the entire Unauthorised Absence team for getting this incredible, hard hitting, raw and unsettling film out there. EVERY teacher, school leader, governor, LA officer NEEDS to watch this. If you won't - why not? youtu.be/dn8C7WuGv8g?is=pBL7…
Natasha Compton 💙 retweeted
"LibDem MP @_Chris_Coghlan has urged ministers to rethink their special education needs (SEND) reforms amid claims they are ignoring “vast evidence of routine law breaking” by local authorities."
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Natasha Compton 💙 retweeted
I have urged the government to rethink the SEND reforms because of vast evidence of routine law breaking by local authorities. I am working with Measure what Matters to collect testimonies from SEND families who have reported their council to the police for Misconduct in Public Office.
independent.co.uk/news/uk/po…
Natasha Compton 💙 retweeted
This was powerful from the Judge
“Whatever women wear, wherever they go, whatever they drink, they retain the right to say no—and demand justice from the courts when sexual predators like you, Russell Brand, act without their consent.”
Natasha Compton 💙 retweeted
Please help us. There are just a few hours to go until the petition to protect the rights of disabled children and young people closes. It just takes a moment to sign and confirm your signature. Children can sign too.
petition.parliament.uk/petit…
Natasha Compton 💙 retweeted
Isn’t it amazing that 90% of LAs can get SEND reform plans approved in one attempt to get millions of ££ while most can’t get an EHC needs assessment done in a legal time frame… “Handful of areas still to have Local SEND Plans approved by government”
Natasha Compton 💙 retweeted
Just ONE WEEK to go until the petition to protect SEND legal rights closes. If you care about disabled children’s rights please sign and share. Let’s get as many signatures as we possibly can. Children can sign too.
petition.parliament.uk/petit…
Natasha Compton 💙 retweeted
It is not necessary to remove disabled children’s rights to improve the SEND system. Please listen to families. Over 80,000 people have signed the petition to protect #SEND legal rights.
petition.parliament.uk/petit…
specialneedsjungle.com/unacc…
Natasha Compton 💙 retweeted
Will you join in the race to protect the rights of disabled children and young people? Over 75,000 signatures and the petition is number 7 out of over 2000 petitions.
Natasha Compton 💙 retweeted
I have received a parking charge notice from MET parking services after a recent visit to the birmingham airport car park 6 restaurant.
This for being 11 minutes over the allowed time. I visited the restaurant with my family and all six of us ordered food.
@McDonaldsUK
Natasha Compton 💙 retweeted
NEW POST: An Unacceptable Truth: The 20 legal rights at risk from the @educationgovuk #SEND reforms. We've set out all the rights disabled children and their families face losing or having reduced. If you don't want this, take action: specialneedsjungle.com/unacc… @LucyMPowell
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Natasha Compton 💙 retweeted
“If it’s this hard to enforce rights, what will it be like when you don’t have them”. Well put Madeleine! #SaveSENDLegalRights
Natasha Compton 💙 retweeted
If you can’t enforce an entitlement, it’s not an entitlement, it’s a privilege
‘The key issue is not only what happens with regard to what a child is entitled to, but also whether that entitlement can be enforced’: two @IPSEAcharity legal experts issue a warning about the government’s SEND plans
tes.com/magazine/analysis/ge…
Natasha Compton 💙 retweeted
Once more for those at the back: It's NOT the SEND system, it's the maladministration of it and the lack of funding #SENDdebate @GregoryStafford @civicwatchblog @_Chris_Coghlan
Natasha Compton 💙 retweeted
Here’s an idea, in order to “best provide for a child’s complex needs” why not continue to give them their legal rights, which protects the individualised provision the individual child’s needs require, as set out in their legally protected EHCP. Wild suggestion I know.
“Parents need clarity, what counts as ‘complex needs’ and who decides…”
Watch as @bphillipsonMP gets to the bottom of your most frequently asked white paper questions.
Let us know your thoughts in the consultation.
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educationhub.blog.gov.uk/202…
Natasha Compton 💙 retweeted
We need to make as much noise as possible before the consultation closes on 18th May. Let's come together, let's make noise. Do not stay silent. Do not let your silence be the acceptance to these proposals.
Natasha Compton 💙 retweeted
This is the time to come together, to spread knowledge, to make sure people are not blindsided by the 'positive spin' that is being served to us about the proposed changes in the White Paper, and to understand what they 'really' mean for you as parents, professionals, and schools
Natasha Compton 💙 retweeted
SENCOs what are your thoughts about the SEND reforms? As a parent and OT I'm really concerned about them but curious to know what you think?
#SENCO @pennywpennyw @SENCOnew1 @SencoForum @esSENtial_SENCo @SencoMiss @MrsL_SENCO #SEND @mrs_sendco
Natasha Compton 💙 retweeted
@Headteacherchat
Curious to know how headteachers are viewing the SEND proposals? Specifically that responsibility will move from LA to schools to make decisions and provide provision. It seems like this will cause a lot more parent complaints and a lot of work for schools.