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International Day of Education - Inclusive Education
It's International Day of Education today and in this post we will talk about the importance of inclusive education for disabled children and young people. Inclusive education is crucial for disabled children because it creates confidence, empowerment and boosts their self-esteem. Inclusive education is more than just…
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New Style ESA, PIP, Universal Credit, Studying
Hello, I’m looking for some advice. My mother has been disabled since childhood. Despite this she has worked full time and has 40+ years of full NI contributions. She stopped working in her 50s due to deteriorating health and now receives Universal Credit and New Style ESA due to her NI contributions. She has LCWRA.…
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Free online courses for GCSE Maths?
Topic. I did a course at The Source Skills Academy in Sheffield last October, and passed a "Function skills" Maths course which is the equivalent of a D at GCSE level, however these days even entry level Office work requires a C or above in English and Maths, English isn't a problem as I did it at College in June 1996 and…
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Sharing on skills development for the vulnerable groups in Uganda
In the Ugandan perspective, the problem of the vulnerable persons has been addressed, many of them leave in despair for example the disabled, OVCs, the youth, school drop outs, young mothers, the elderly and the widows. The question is how do we help to address the problems that affect those vulnerable groups, the answer…
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Child benefit
Hello lovely people! I've recently been requesting to send details of my children for a child benefit review. I have 3 kids whom are 8,3 and 1. My oldest is homeschooled by my father who was a teacher for over 35 years. Documents required by child benefit are; doctors letters for all 3, my oldest school details, and 4…
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Hi, my name is Charlee31! I'm looking for some advice in regards to my autistic 5yr old daughters...
Hey I'm looking for some advice in regards to my autistic 5yr old daughters ehcp plan . She was issued a ehcp plan roughly to £14000. A big part of that was for a 1 to 1 trusted aupport person. My daughter has been in the school since reception and now is in year 1 . She was given a 1 to 1 in reception and it took about 5…
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Benefits and Uni
I'm currently on PIP until 2026/7 (cant quite recall when its up for renewal). I am also wanting to do a foundation degree. I don't think until next year in 2026. I'm also in reciept of UC with LCW and some transitional protection from ESA. I just wondered what occurs if I started a Uni course with PIP - so allowing me to…
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Google certificates
Hi I'm just wondering if anyone else is doing any of the google certificate courses that are offered by Scope? I'm currently doing the Google IT Support certificate and enjoying it so far, also because they are on Coursera you can do the courses at your own pace. I am trying to get a job in IT Support and have studied IT…
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EHCP declined!!
Hi, my grandson is awaiting a scan to confirm CP although working diagnosis has always been evolving CP. He will be 3 next month, in nursery where he has standing frame, brillio seat and a walking frame. He can sit cross legged independently, roll and just about beginning to do an army type crawl, at great effort. He has…
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Hi, I'm mummytwo5! Teacher not supporting son with SEN
Hi all, so I just Need to vent. So I checked my sons school report and his teacher has put that my son "BLAGS" making out to count on his fingers to avoid doing his work ect. He would rather stand with teachers or adults at lunch then interact with his peers ( I will ad he has social anxiety and children in is year group…
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Award Winning 3 Spoonies podcast
Exciting News! I’m absolutely thrilled to share that Vicki Admin Fairy is now a Community Sponsor for Season 4 of the 3 Spoonies Podcast! 3Spoonies | As a disabled entrepreneur, I know firsthand the challenges of balancing business, health, and life. That’s why supporting this podcast feels like the perfect fit! 3 Spoonies…
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Does ACAMS or any official platform provide Free For CAMS study materials for beginners?
I am preparing for the CAMS exam and looking for free study materials. If ACAMS or any official platform provides Free For CAMS resources like study guides, practice questions, or pdf questions, please let me know. Also, if you know any reliable websites or forums where I can find free CAMS preparation material, I would…
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Hi, my name is jk210! Colllege Access Course UC
Hey I am trying to find out information regarding universal credit and full time college for adult. I wish to do an access to higher education at college in September which is classed as full time with 2 days a week at college and 15-20 hours independent study at home learning. I am single, live on my own with no children…
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SEN secondary school placement appeals
Hi , Please can someone help me. My son has learning disabilities and other illnesses. He attends a SEN school. He has been given a place at a school that was not my preference. I have been told the preferred school says they can not meet his needs. I also have issues with his EHC Plan. It contains things about him that…
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University Experience!
Gutted to have to decide to take a few months away from my course, not having the access to certain technology, having a degenerative illness that decided to get worse and now possible more diagnosis. I am lucky to have the supportive family I do have, I have not taken this decision lightly. I need to refocus on getting…
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Sen child school placement
Hi I'm hoping someone can give me advice please regarding my sons application for high school and a matter which has arisen which I'm not sure is even legal, feeling confused and upset, if this is anyone's area of expertise, he has an EHCP in place is currently on a partial timetable and my belief is mainstream school are…
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Stress about university
hi, so I have applied for university in September and I got an offer for one in Birmingham. I currently live in London with my parents and siblings (I’m the youngest at home) and I want to stay in uni accommodation (I’m gay, family are homophobic and this is my last option as social services won’t help me but i genuinely…
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Hi, my name is HippieTye! I have an Autistic son (20), who will graduate this year from high school.
hello peeps…. I have an Autistic son (20), who will graduate this year from high school and am seeking any computer training/internship/job to get him the life skills needed for a future in computers Orlando Florida area
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EHCP Review - school being obstructive when I ask for specific teachers to attend
My DD is in mainstream school. Got her EHCP in Sept 2023. She has been on the verge of permanent exclusions quite a few times. However, we feel that since the EHCP things have improved, she is attending lessons, albeit not the mainstream ones. She has 1:1 for Maths/English and 1:1 TA support first thing each morning to set…
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Mainstream
Hi, I had a bruising time getting my daughter into a specialist school that could implement her EHCP. Both her mainstream school and the LA failed her. I want to put in a formal complaint to let the school and LA know that their inaction was detrimental to my daughter forcing me to remove her. Her mainstream school…
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Benefits and doing a Masters
Hello, 👋 I’ve seen a few posts about this sort of thing but I was hoping someone would be able to answer my specific question as I’ve been finding it hard to get to a clear answer while doing my own searching. I wanted to start a masters in order to get my better qualified to hopefully get a job working as a research…
