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SEND Parents Writer #TwinklDigest Effortlessly keep track of SEND updates that affect you. Twinkl Digest: Inform, Encourage, Inspire.

Joined January 2022
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How and why might children and young people be at risk on the UK transport network, and would you know what to do about it? Take our quick quiz and discover how you can help keep vulnerable children safe: bit.ly/3uWQdDb #quizoftheday #quiztime #testyourknowledge
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With every hour children are missing, the greater the risks become. But your gift today can ensure everyone is able to play their part so we can reach children who are vulnerable and alone before it’s too late. Donate now: railwaychildren.org.uk/donat… #WorldChildrensDay #ForEveryChild
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Have you signed up to our Metropolitan line Rail Trail yet... it's booking up fast. Enjoy great weather 🤞🏼 and great company (invite friends/family/colleagues to join you) while you raise money for a great cause. Find out more: bit.ly/45BZwWd #RailTrail #RailAid23
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In the last 5 years, you’ve kept 4,700 children safe from child labour 💚. That’s 4,700 children given back their education, safety and childhood. But there are 160 million more still waiting to be rescued. #RT & help reach them. Read more: bit.ly/3X0c3zr #EndChildLabour
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🚨 An independent inquiry into Ofsted and its inspection methods has been launched. What do you need to know? twinkl.co.uk/l/nx8n4
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It's almost my time to go, but @TwinklDigest will continue to produce articles on the latest news and developments for parents of children with SEND to educate, inform and inspire. And, in the meantime, some of the 'best bits' from the past 15 months... twinkl.co.uk/l/13yb74
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What's been happening at #TwinklDigest this week? Visit us at twinkl.co.uk/news to read more...
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As the PM gave more details on his '#Maths to 18' plan this week, this article provides a summary of what he said (as well as a reminder of what parents and organisations supporting pupils with #SEND think). twinkl.co.uk/l/iand3 @DyscalculiaNet1 @AnnaMcGovernUK
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As pupils head back to school this week, exams (and therefore revision) may be high on the agenda. This article looks at how children with SEND can incorporate their particular learning style into their revision for best results. @DekkoComics @quizlet twinkl.co.uk/l/8rn2v
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For many families that include children with #SEND, taking a break isn't as easy as it sounds. But government is providing more funding for #shortbreaks and support. So how do families apply? Find out more...👇 twinkl.co.uk/l/1lpmws @TwinklDigest
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For any parents who didn't get the primary school place they were after and are wondering what to do next... this article might have some answers. #primaryplace #appeal #primaryschool twinkl.co.uk/l/xn6en
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On National Siblings Day, and as Easter holidays enter their second week, this article looks at the unique dynamics between neurotypical and neurodivergent siblings - and how parents can support them to get on. @Sibs_uk @AmbitiousAutism twinkl.co.uk/l/lascj
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This #AutismAcceptanceWeek, this article looks at some ways Autistic teenagers and their parents can deal with the complicated stuff while keeping their relationship intact. @HelenEatonASC @Spectrum0Gaming @PCamhs twinkl.co.uk/l/vmtcn
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We are deeply saddened by the news of the tragic events that took place at the Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee.
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Last week, MPs met with key professionals to discuss SEND support in the early years. This article looks at what was discussed and, more importantly, what's going to be done about it. @AmbitiousAutism @SpeechAndLangUK @contactfamilies twinkl.co.uk/l/16bl3m
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Ahead of Autism Acceptance Week, I'm interested in finding out the views of Autistic young people out there and what the week actually means to them. Any submissions anonymous. Thanks. forms.gle/ULdSZphF2UZskw8X6
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#JasonArday didn't speak until he was 11 and learnt to read and write when he was 18. This month, he became the youngest Black professor at @Cambridge_Uni. Read his story and, ahead of #MothersDay, the vital part his mum played in his journey. twinkl.co.uk/l/14jt2k
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🚨BREAKING: Education trade unions and the DfE have agreed to begin 'intensive talks' today to resolve the teacher strikes with the NEU promising a two-week 'period of calm' during which there will be no further strike days.
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I'm so proud to be a part of the team @TwinklDigest, if you haven't visited twinkl.co.uk/news, stop by and have a look at the huge range of free articles we have everyday. #education #parenting
So far, March has been busy @TwinklDigest. Check out what's been going on by visiting twinkl.co.uk/news & find free daily articles for educators & parents covering topics from pupil protests, to SEND reforms, from the gender gap to libraries & much more... #edutwitter #news
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Happy #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek! Click the link to read about some amazing individuals who are changing the narrative on what it means to be neurodivergent… twinkl.co.uk/l/r6two @NRSaundersbooks @Spectrum0Gaming @DownsSideUp @lizzieacker_
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