C.E. Jottings

Ofsted review of SEN

Ofsted are undertaking a review of SEN nationally and are starting the process off with a series of focus groups. They would like to involve parents in this process and have circulated invitations to parents to participate in the focus groups, along with the questions to which they are seeking answers. "The review has been commissioned by the Secretary of State. It will evaluate how well legislation and central government policy, children’s services and education institutions are serving children, young... Read more →

Cresswell's Cafe, Fishguard

The Pembrokeshire coast at this time of the year is an especial delight. The high hedgerows golden with gorse, their banks covered with primroses and violets; everywhere, early and late daffodils. Whilst not matching the profusion of colours of spring and the weather not fully warm or certain, the lanes and beaches and cafes are places to be away in. Almost beyond the reach of broadband. Our pleasure was added to by sharing the week away with my eldest daughter... Read more →

Campaigning Mum shows the way

You may well have read in the last weekend's press of the campaigning efforts of Polly Tommey on behalf of children with autism and their families. If not, you can catch up with it in Sunday's Independent: Brown to Meet Autism Campaigner: "PM promises mother who launched 'Dear Gordon' billboard blitz that sufferers and carers will get more help." It's a great, great story. And the website of Polly Tommey's The Autism Trust, very cleverly builds on the publicity with... Read more →

And when we die, who ....?

How often have I heard a parent say that their biggest worry is what will happen to their disabled child when they die? Who will look out for them? Love them and care for them? Read this and weep. The case concerns a vulnerable couple, both with learning difficulties, married with two young children. A triumph of inclusion, you might think. An exemplar of independent supported living, you might think. Perhaps what some of us might hope for our own... Read more →

Please Vote Paces School

The South Yorkshire Probation Service 'Community Payback' team have been a real help to Paces in looking after our grounds for several years - and saved us a fortune. We'd be lost without them. Now they are having a competition to decide which project should be supported first. Please vote for Paces School. It will only take you a moment to vote. Vote Paces School at: http://communitypayback.direct.gov.uk/south-yorkshire/sheffield/ It's easy when you get there and will only take a minute. Voting... Read more →