SENDAGENDA - News (13.06.2025) - Season 1, Episode 1 - The SEND Crisis - Systemic Failures, Governmental Ambivalence & the Impact on us All - Interview with Marie Martin
SENDAGENDA - News (13.06.2025) - Season 1, Episode 1
The SEND Crisis - Systemic Failures, Governmental Ambivalence & the Impact on us All - Interview with Marie Martin
Watch the latest episode of #SENDAGENDA - News here: https://youtu.be/7YTG9mhFywc [https://youtu.be/7YTG9mhFywc]
Summary
Ben Palmer and Marie Martin, a parent advocate known as SEND Warrior Mum, discuss the challenges and systemic failures in the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) sector, including the lack of accountability and the impact of government changes on support systems.
They talk about the Government's plans for SEND reform, including the move towards a white paper and the potential impact on support systems. They express concerns about the lack of consultation and the possible dilution of legal rights for children and families.
They highlight the need for commitment and cross-party support for education, health, and social care, as well as the importance of listening to the voices of parents, children, and young people in shaping Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) policies and practices.
About
Save Our Children’s Rights (SOCR) - Protect the Law for Children & Young People with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities - #SaveOurChildrensRights
Current laws, mainly in the Children and Families Act 2014 and associated regulations, enable children and young people with SEND to access things that others take for granted, or don't need.
There are worrying indications that the government plans to weaken or remove these rights in order to save money. This could leave some children and young people with no legally enforceable right to an accessible education that meets their needs.
At SOCR, we demand that any such plans be halted, and all education reforms work in the interests of children and families, particularly those who are most vulnerable.
Links - Save Our Children’s Rights
§ Website: https://www.saveourchildrensrights.org.uk [https://www.saveourchildrensrights.org.uk/]
§ Website (Short Link): http://www.socr.org.uk/ [http://www.socr.org.uk/]
§ Easy Read Version: https://static.filmer.tech/sites/saveourchildrensrights/media/SOCR_EasyRead.pdf [https://static.filmer.tech/sites/saveourchildrensrights/media/SOCR_EasyRead.pdf]
§ BSL Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2PBSQUDoic [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2PBSQUDoic]
§ Mailing List: https://www.saveourchildrensrights.org.uk/subscribe [https://www.saveourchildrensrights.org.uk/subscribe]
§ Petition: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/711021 [https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/711021]
§ Template Letter: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/write-to-your-mp-protect-the-legal-rights-of-children-and-young-people-with-send [https://www.ipsea.org.uk/write-to-your-mp-protect-the-legal-rights-of-children-and-young-people-with-send]
§ Photo Campaign: https://www.saveourchildrensrights.org.uk/photo-campaign [https://www.saveourchildrensrights.org.uk/photo-campaign]
§ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saveourchildrensrights/ [https://www.facebook.com/saveourchildrensrights/]
§ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saveourchildrensrights/ [https://www.instagram.com/saveourchildrensrights/]
#SENDAGENDA - News
It’s time for real change - It’s time for the SEND Revolution - It’s time we set the #SENDAGENDA
We discuss all aspects related to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and set an agenda for change based on emerging research, best practices, and lived experiences.
Featuring conversations with children and young people, their parent carers, and the people with roles and responsibilities for SEND throughout the country.
We explore the issues experienced by SEND families, consider legislation, policy and practice, and reflect on what action is needed to address the SEND Crisis.
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