Special Needs Jungle provides parent-centred information, news, special needs resources and informed opinion about SEND - ...

On Saturday 9th May 2026, parent carers, their children and young people with SEND, teachers, campaigners, professionals and allies gathered in 12 towns and cities across England with one clear ...

A new piece of guidance has sent shockwaves through Parent Carer Forums, with fears that outspoken parent campaigners could ...

SNJis hosting a WEBINAR with SEND Minister Georgia Gould, on the White Paper SEND reform proposals. Wednesday May 13th 7-8pm. REGISTER NOW!

We recently ran an article about the Government's consultation about Supporting Children at School with Medical Conditions. In it, we linked to concerns by Unison about who should be performing ...

Michelle is Twinkl's National Education Lead for School-Based Early Years, bringing over 25 years of teaching and school leadership experience across EYFS, KS1, and KS2. Previously, Michelle worked as ...

Why learners who rely on AAC assistive tech risk losing out from more unintended consequences of the SEND reform proposals ...

NEW POST: SNJ co-director, Renata Watts, who's also a foster carer, asks where are care-experienced children in the SEND reforms proposals?

Special Needs Jungle provides parent-centred information, news, special needs resources and informed opinion about SEND - Special educational needs and disability, Education, Health and Care Plans, ...

Experts At Hand: A good idea built on wishful thinking and shaky foundations ...

On May 9th 2026, parents, their families, and other supporters from around the country will gather to send a message to the Government about the SEND proposals in the Schools White Paper: Not in Our ...

Sharon Smith is a co-director for Special Needs Jungle and is the mother of a young lady who has Down's syndrome. She undertook doctoral research at the University of Birmingham, exploring inclusion ...