List of Blogs When your child is struggling can your GP help? Broken: more about unmet need in SEN and the true costs Early intervention does not mean ‘send them on a parenting course’ Just listen to me and properly assess him, please? They should have said sorry SEND: there are costs to parents too GOSH Sets a Shining Example Not all special schools are equal Educational Tribunal and Local Authority Games You want “Mum” to be less anxious? The final straw Am I perceived as dangerous? What is it you (parents) want, exactly? EHCP: not quite the silver bullet How to make a log of everything: you will be glad you did The man from the Local Authority Is bullying a form of rationing in the Public Sector? The case of the misguided SEN Officer Why do they say “I’m OK”? Know when to stop flogging the dead horse Facing allegations of fabricated and induced illness Washing Powder Bullied by Head Teachers: no fresh starts allowed. Using Fidget Toys Equality can cause inequity Autism and Minecraft Learned Behaviour Wise Words They’re not asking for much Should we ask teachers for opinions on SEND? Fighting for something you never wanted to need The Imbalance of Power What to record and how to store it Children with SEND shouldn’t be set additional targets There is a whole lot more to ‘independence’ than catching a bus Pain Should parents write long emails? The difference a skilled HT can make The Blame Game Who’s Who? Thank you to the ‘one that remained professional’ I’m not “mum” No Smoke Without Fire “Safeguarding Concerns” It’s Not Complex: A Mini-blog Abused by the Local Authority A School With a Helpful Approach Restraint and Seclusion: A Mini-blog Behaviour management: A mini-blog A disagreement over diagnosis – what should happen next? Mini-blog When Teachers Deflect Your Concerns Why I Don’t Home Educate Mini-blog Managing the Mail When Mum Seems Anxious SEN Support in Schools – We’re Missing The Point The Penny Dropping More Critical Thinking is Needed SEND Parent = Agitator? Nobody’s Problem We Won’t Treat Your Child’s Mental Health Problems – they are normal for autism We Can’t Tell Education What to Do When School Staff Refuse to Accept a Diagnosis Dyslexia – A Pathway to Diagnosis Please Don’t Suggest a Sticker Chart How can we help each other? Is is Unconditional Positive Regard? Meetings About me Without Me You Are Not Asking for an EHC Plan How Far Behind Does She Have to Be? Engaging With Professionals When You Are a Parent With Asperger’s The ‘Surprise’ Child Protection Meeting Important Advice from a Mum (Seclusion Rooms) Alien in the Playground A Double-edged Sword Autism Blindness About the Book ‘It Must Be Mum’ and all 8 sections The Emotional Impact on a Parent Requesting Information When it all Goes Dark One of ‘Those’ Parents Are They Naughty For Attention? Unable to Attend School – What Next? When Professionals are Incompetent How do Children Make Progress? What Does ‘Fine’ Mean? Unable to Attend School 1 36 Hours – SEN Mum Trying to Get a Job Equal Treatment isn’t Fair Treatment Masking and Blending In Survivor Guilt It’s Not Fair Mental Health Prevention and Support Professionals in Education Make Too Many Assumptions Share this:TwitterFacebookPrintWhatsAppLinkedInEmailPinterestRedditPocketTelegramLike Loading...
It Must Be Mum 