‘We belong’ – campaign about UK children who have no formal immigration status

--- immigration policy must integrate these children ---

A new study by the University of Wolverhampton (UK) has estimated that over 215,000 children are growing up in the UK without any formal immigration status. Some arrived in the UK as children and over half were born in

White culture dominates globally which is one manifestation of our privilege and stems from the colonisation and slavery of the past

‘A globalised society is a white one. Whether we like it or not we are part of this and making the necessary changes towards a more equal and peaceful world is not a simple matter’

Extracts from a blog by Judy Ryde, author of White Privilege Unmasked.

“I am struck by how difficult it is for e

Abuse of vulnerable people in Glasgow (UK). Is it foreigners that UK governments don’t like or just refugees?

...this is not about food or bed bugs. It is about human beings being warehoused for profit by one company and the systematic abuse of their most basic human rights which leaves people functionally destitute...

Robina Qureshi of Positive Action in H

Black Dads Matter: a Fatherhood Institute statement and discussion + video

“We reaffirm our commitment to combating racism, and stand in solidarity with those who are protesting”

From Fatherhood Institute:

'On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man was killed by police in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during an arrest for allegedly using a fake $20 note in a shop.

EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE - ECDtf

'Our vision is to ensure that young children with developmental delays or disabilities will achieve their full potential'

From ECDtf website: We promote multi-sectoral and cross-sectoral policies, programs, and practices in all nations. We aim to establish and expand high quality inclusive services

Shocking statistics in Learning Disabilities Mortality Review (LeDer) (UK)

'We must advocate strongly, ask questions, have open dialogues and work in partnership with health professionals. But we must also challenge decisions we don’t feel are right and have the confidence to seek second opinions.'

Mary Schumm writes: I'm Mary Schumm, Certitude's Director of Learning Disab

New special schools and alternative provision (AP) in England. What do you know?

please share your experiences on this subject

Peter Limbrick writes: In February of this year, I asked my member of parliament to pass a question about the proposed new 37 planned special schools to the UK Department of Education. It was about plans for children with SEND who for some reason cannot

Co-production Network for Wales. Rhwydwaith Cydgynhyrchu Cymru. How to join

the key to reforming public services is to encourage users to design...services in equal partnership with professionals

From their website:

Co-production is an asset-based approach to public services that enables people providing and people receiving services to share power and responsibility, and