Head of Policy, Voice and Influencing at @KidsCharity. Passionate abt autism, SEND, children's rights, baby loss. Opinions my own. (She/Her)
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We're very encouraged to see many of Kids' calls for reform included in the @CommonsEd 'Solving the SEND crisis' report - from early intervention to a clear definition of inclusion.
Now the Government must listen and take action.
Read our response here: kids.org.uk/news/response-to…
Anna retweeted
Legal guarantees to support AND help at the earliest opportunity are both essential if the Government’s Send reforms are to improve disabled children’s lives 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼
“Hundreds of thousands of children rely on these plans to go to school safely and learn.
This would represent a fundamental break from four decades of political consensus that disabled children need legal guarantees to access education." (1/2) @katieghose theguardian.com/education/20…
Linking cuts to non work related benefits like PIP to 'incentivising disabled ppl to work' is misleading and ridiculous. PIP exists because it's more expensive to live as a disabled person. That's why its not means tested. Disabled ppl have higher living costs. Disgraceful cuts
We are extremely concerned by the Government's confirmation in the Spring statement to cut disability benefits by £4.8 billion, including reducing eligibility for the Personal Independence Payment.
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Framing reforms to an utterly broken SEND system in terms of costs to local government rather than how to get it right for children with special educational needs and disabilities is deeply worrying and some might say, quite disrespectful. theguardian.com/education/20…
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Anna retweeted
If you’re a policy person trying consult a room of 20+ young people on a pretty chunky and technical piece of local gov strategy, I cannot stress enough that rattling through a bunch of slides the same way you would with a room full of other policy professionals is not the one.
Anna retweeted
As the budget approaches, we are calling on the Government to show support for disabled children and their families.
kids.org.uk/news/autumn-budg…
Anna retweeted
Brilliant to be at the Senedd yesterday speaking with Members about both the #GreatGetTogether this weekend and our #JoCoxCommission recommendations to tackle abuse in politics.
Thanks to all those who came along to show their support, including the First Minister @PrifWeinidog.
Anna retweeted
Brilliant to launch the #JoCoxCommission call to action in Parliament this morning and demonstrate that abuse has no place in politics.
Incredible cross-party support as we begin campaigning for the recommendations to be adopted.
The report is out now ⬇️
jocoxfoundation.org/our-work…
In honour of my mum, who was a big supporter of the autistic community, my wonderful friend is fundraising for @MarkfieldProj - a great charity and service in my mum's local area. Please donate if you can.
justgiving.com/fundraising/a…
Very excited to be speaking at the launch of the Hertfordshire #NeglectMatters campaign tomorrow alongside @dez_holmes. Neglect changes childhoods but so can we! If you have any concerns about a child or family you can ring the @NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000.
We are looking forward to the launch of the Hertfordshire #NeglectMatters campaign on 25 Feb – a joint awareness campaign by @HertsSCB and @NSPCC. Look out for lunchtime learning sessions for professionals working in #Herts in the week beginning 1 March
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Today is a good day: I connected a printer myself (and then it worked), I embedded a video into a PowerPoint presentation for the first time ever with no help and, best of all - my other half is getting the vaccine today. I could cry with relief.
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This is the result of years of dedicated policy and campaigns work from the brilliant team @Autism. I am honoured to have been there at the beginning of the journey to ensure autistic ppl were even given their own category in the ONS Labour Force Survey.
Anna retweeted
Thanks @SFMRadio for having @AnnaCollishaw on just now talking about the effects of domestic abuse on children during lockdown. If you're affected visit nspcc.org.uk for support & advice. Children can call Childline on 0800 1111💚@NSPCC
Anna retweeted
"it's your call" Safeguarding Partnerships and Police across Sussex are promoting use of the NSPCC - free training, if you are a delivery driver, postman, or anyone else going to homes during lockdown - this is for you!
bit.ly/3ilGDiR
Great thread on talking to people sceptical about the vaccine
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