Martyn Owen
@martyndowen
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Strategic lead for education in Donny . Proud Welshman and modernist. Walking towards the bright light…
Joined May 2010
This is thorough and robust, signalling a radical reset. Critically- ‘Redirect a greater share of high needs funding towards early identification and support within mainstream settings’
schoolsweek.co.uk
National SEND standards, special school 'centres of excellence' and exclusion inspection metrics
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Some relief and a the promise of a way forward
The government has extended the statutory override for local authorities, which will keep SEND deficits off their balance sheets for two more years. https://t.co/KQqbmuSGKp
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Some sense of direction and a timeframe … The department agrees that resourcing support for early intervention to help secure the right support without the need for an EHC plan, is crucial’
schoolsweek.co.uk
Government also agrees to provide 'costed plan' for reforms by end of year
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🔎 An over-focus by some mainstream schools on accountability measures when developing their curriculums has resulted in 'less flexibility' for pupils with SEND, an Ofsted review has found https://t.co/DuQbUX9wV0
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Proud of my big sister @CarolynOk1 who is being interviewed at the BFI in Jan- only 6.50 if you are in the smoke! British Masculinity in Transatlantic Cinema: Ronald Colman and Basil Rathbone | BFI Southbank
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Proud to be speak at todays SYMHLDA event describing our our systematic changes alongside @childrencgrdash. This will support a graduated approach in Doncaster from April 25. We want to support ALL families at the earliest opportunity on their neurodiversity journey @NHSSYICB
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I want to scream when I see the @bbceducation using the term ‘SEND children’. Apart from the poor use of English, it is an undefined term that encourages discrimination and exclusion. @EquitableEd @csie_uk
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Thank you to all CEOs & Headteachers who attended the strategic event today. Great commitment, open and honest dialogue as we shape the future together. #TheDoncasterWay #SENDMatters #Careers Thank you @macca_mjm for hosting
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Thank you for your commitment in this programme @HexthorpePri @MorleyPlace @HatchellWood @kingedprimary @DeltaGrangeLane @SDLPrimary @_Sandringham @HillTop_Academy @DenabyMainPri #RossingtonStMichaelsCofE 👏👏👏👏👏 #InITTogether ##Respect
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What a start to the week! Doncaster’s Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) network. #PartnershipInAction #SouthYorkshirePINS @EduSkillsHubDN #GraemeRoutledge 👏👏
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Spot on….’ministers must focus on harnessing the creative energy of local professionals – working in tandem with parents’.. and they could do a lot worse than listen to @SENPRF and Peter Gray..
⏫ 'The previous government’s strong emphasis on pupil-led funding is contributing significantly to current issues' @SENPRF coordinator, Dr Peter Gray https://t.co/SdiBs41gnU
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“It was always pinned on us, the autistic ones. We were the deficient ones, we were the ones who needed to be fixed.” Insightful messages from @commaficionado at Doncaster’s SEND Conference
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Fantastic turnout at the Doncaster #SEND Futures Fair yesterday & to meet so many passionate families & organisations: "Great community spirit - everyone came together to share information to help young people.” – Parent of Doncaster young person.
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Doncaster Futures Fair! I am incredibly proud of what the team, lead by @clair_dawson2 and partnership have achieved. Engaging with young people and their families to connect with future opportunities on an equitable basis. #EquitableOpportunitiesForAAll @EduSkillsHubDN 👏
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A little glimpse into one of the lovely music projects happening in Doncaster SEND schools...
Catch up with Gary, one of the musicians on our All Aboard Music programme, as he talks about the importance of music making and how it supports personal and social development. Watch the film https://t.co/tHvatZKfOx
@YouthMusic @MyDoncaster @ace_national
#DisabilityPrideMonth
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Free event for young adults (14-25) with disabilities in Doncaster! Join us on Wednesday 18 September to learn about higher education or employment, independent living, community, health and much more! Book your free space now: https://t.co/F80U0pzhdK
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See you at Transforming SEND & Alternative Provision 2024! https://t.co/PGgkb0LXx2 Looking forward to hearing from @ben_solly @martyndowen @HelenMHayes1 @CEOnasen
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