Stronger Together Empowering Parents STEP Trafford @StrongerStep
Part of Trafford Parents Forum-providing support for parent carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs/Disabilities through peer2peer. Trafford Joined June 2020-
Tweets1K
-
Followers303
-
Following630
-
Likes1K
Such an emotive clip
Please do not ever minimise a child’s voice in any situation. Parents ARE the experts in their own children and young people - respect that & work with them to keep the best interests of the child / young person at the centre always. #SEND #Autism #ParentCarer
And too often schools are labelling unmet needs in a classroom as “behaviour issues” 😞 its a system that benefits nobody at the end of the day 🫤
And too often schools are labelling unmet needs in a classroom as “behaviour issues” 😞 its a system that benefits nobody at the end of the day 🫤
So. At the point that my children fell into crisis, public services were unable to offer timely support. We were fortunate at that time we could write a cheque to self fund some emergency care. We could manage that for about 3-6 months. That was all. 7 years later, we were…
So. At the point that my children fell into crisis, public services were unable to offer timely support. We were fortunate at that time we could write a cheque to self fund some emergency care. We could manage that for about 3-6 months. That was all. 7 years later, we were…
Disability benefits cuts would be devastating, and lead to even higher levels of poverty. Life already costs more for disabled people. The government should use next week's budget to strengthen the benefits system, not cut away at it. inews.co.uk/news/pip-asses…
Our columnist, @catrionamoore13 of @IPSEAcharity spoke to @Channel4News last night about how children with #SEND are being failed every day by not being given the support they're entitled to: youtube.com/watch?v=BA-Oqy…
We have a new parliament, and we want to make sure they are ambitious about autistic children and young people’s education. We’re hosting parliamentary event to raise awareness about the needs of autistic children and young people in mainstream schools. Write to your local…
📢 Tune in to @Channel4News at 7pm this evening Our Policy Manager, Catriona Moore, will be discussing today’s report from @NAOorguk, which highlights the ongoing failures in support for children and young people with SEND.
Powerful words. Like @CarrieGrant1 we’ve walked that exact path twice. 64k families sharing the same heartache via @NotFineinSchool. The pressure is untenable. Kids and families are being broken, left with the long shadow of trauma and recovery. These are hard conversations…
Powerful words. Like @CarrieGrant1 we’ve walked that exact path twice. 64k families sharing the same heartache via @NotFineinSchool. The pressure is untenable. Kids and families are being broken, left with the long shadow of trauma and recovery. These are hard conversations…
If only people had listened and acted five years ago when parents of disabled children took a judicial review against the Chancellor and Secretary of State for Education. Parents/carers and disabled young people are not to blame for this mess. #SEND
If only people had listened and acted five years ago when parents of disabled children took a judicial review against the Chancellor and Secretary of State for Education. Parents/carers and disabled young people are not to blame for this mess. #SEND
We certainly have been 'sounding the alarm' – the impact of inadequate support for children & young people w/ SEND is profound. Ministers must commit to ensuring the SEND system works by upholding the law so families no longer have to fight for what the law says they should have.
We certainly have been 'sounding the alarm' – the impact of inadequate support for children & young people w/ SEND is profound. Ministers must commit to ensuring the SEND system works by upholding the law so families no longer have to fight for what the law says they should have.
Too many families have told me they have lost confidence in the current SEND system. We need bold leadership to join up education, health, and care services for better planning and early intervention, so fewer children reach crisis point. childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/statement/chil…
In Celebration of National Allied Health Professional Day today, we are promoting the roles of Specialist Allied Health Professional working in cancer care in Greater Manchester.
In Celebration of National Allied Health Professional Day today, we are promoting the roles of Specialist Allied Health Professional working in cancer care in Greater Manchester.
Essential autumn reading for disabled young people, parents, families and allies - long awaited and much needed proposals to modernise and streamline the law on disabled children’s social care. Lots of important questions to get your teeth into
Essential autumn reading for disabled young people, parents, families and allies - long awaited and much needed proposals to modernise and streamline the law on disabled children’s social care. Lots of important questions to get your teeth into
It is a scandal that children are waiting years for an autism assessment. A diagnosis can be life changing, and in some cases lifesaving. Dame Rachel de Souza highlights “everyday a child waits for support could permanently alter their life course". 1/3 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…
Not much has changed since this documentary was filmed 11 years ago! In fact more foodbanks exist now. The system is still failing those in need: buff.ly/3Y2DjON
A big thank you to Melanie Grabowski for writing this blog post for us about her family's experiences & her masters research. notfineinschool.co.uk/home/f/finding…
This stark report highlights the alarming impact that long delays for autism assessments is having on autistic children and their families. We must get better at supporting children and young people who experience the world differently, from their earliest years. @ChildrensComm
This stark report highlights the alarming impact that long delays for autism assessments is having on autistic children and their families. We must get better at supporting children and young people who experience the world differently, from their earliest years. @ChildrensComm
This is a really helpful graphic from @contactfamilies summarising the excessively complex law on social care assessment for disabled children and families
This is a really helpful graphic from @contactfamilies summarising the excessively complex law on social care assessment for disabled children and families

Beth 💙 @Beth_Tastic
25K Followers 22K Following #SEND parent & advocate supporting families, working with schools/disability forums/health boards etc to help improve practices around disabilities.
Autism care and share @autcareandshare
58K Followers 9K Following I'm Adam | Proud Father of 3 | Full Time Carer |My Eldest Son Ryan is autistic. [email protected]
SEND Warrior Mum maki... @martinimarie
16K Followers 7K Following #Parentcarer,speaker, podcast host, campaigning & battling to secure my #Autistic #PDA #ADHD sons future. Determined to drive change, & support SEND families!♿️
SEN Lisa ❤️💙 @Lisa_SEND
15K Followers 12K Following Mum to Autistic Children! Advocate for #housing #Education #Autism #SEMH #SEBD #RareGenetics #ADHD #PDA #FPBE
SEND Action @SEND_Action
11K Followers 4K Following UK network of disabled children and young people, their families and allies working to uphold rights. #SaveOurChildrensRights
Serena Joy @realdoll03
3K Followers 3K Following Been on a long journey to find suitable education for #ASD #PDA Hypervigilant. Sanity Swimmer
sendagenda @sendagenda
4K Followers 5K Following SENDAGENDA is an open forum for SEND - exploring issues, legislation, policy, practice, and actions - and setting an agenda for change based on lived experience
Trafford Music Servic... @MusicInTrafford
4K Followers 5K Following Enriching lives, inspiring a love of music for all. Trafford Council's music teaching service based in #Sale. Home to #MusicKindness
Out There @OutThereFamily
1K Followers 2K Following Support for families and children across Greater Manchester to alleviate some of the impact of having a loved one in prison.
Gorse Hill Studios Cr... @GHStudiosCC
1K Followers 2K Following Enabling young people to express themselves creatively, to make positive changes.
Spectrum Gaming @Spectrum0Gaming
4K Followers 548 Following A gaming community for under 18s made for and by autistic people. https://t.co/F27UVZutvD…
Starseed Learning @starseedlearnin
37 Followers 92 Following We are an online educational platform providing live lessons, courses, learning aids, books and connections for neurodiverse and SEN learners.
ChildrensTraveldoc @CTraveldoc
1K Followers 5K Following UK Consultant Paediatrician sub-specialised in Travel Medicine
SENcircle @SENcircleNI
142 Followers 550 Following SENcircle aims to support parents/carers of children who have additional needs and/or disabilities. Based in Moira, NI.
megan @megansouljah
59 Followers 100 Following
Kasie Saldaña @KasieSaldana
1 Followers 9 Following
Miss Aspinwall - Year... @MsAspinwallEPS
122 Followers 248 Following Class Twitter account for Year 6 at @ElmridgeSch ⭐️✏️📚 Proud to be part of @BrightFuturesET
Sarahk @SarahKeane69
12 Followers 115 Following
Louise Rogers @OuisieRR
203 Followers 874 Following Parent Peer Mentor, Coordinator and Board Member for School Can't Australia. Qualified Teacher. Former IT Professional. Loves singing, jazz & improvised music.
Steven Wright @stevenmwright
2K Followers 2K Following @stevenmwright.bsky.social Adoptive parent of two disabled children. Your one stop shop for SEND (Suffolk) ranting.
Human 🕊️🕷️�... @TessaTangent
1K Followers 6K Following 25% French/Irish/Welsh/English tessatangent @ Bluesky #Equality #HumanRights #VAWG #MentalHealth 💭 #MH @HeatherMit31708 🦉🧘🏻♀️
Trafford Thrive MHST @ThriveMHST
98 Followers 239 Following Trafford Thrive in Education Mental Health Support Team. Supporting young people, families, schools, and colleges. Promoting positive mental health for all.
Dr. R.Gunaseelan @cvramguns
1K Followers 4K Following Everyone has the right to life, liberty and security of person/Research/Humanist/Non violence/ Personal Independence
Marcus Morgan-Valenti... @Totalblessings
620 Followers 4K Following A disabled ND Specialist/EDIA & L&D Practice Development Consultant Hidden Disabilities Change Advocate/Snr Executive Coach/Events Speaker/MH First Aider-MHFA🏅
Terri @a_terri75
259 Followers 3K Following
Jobs4teens @jobs4teensltd
346 Followers 1K Following The Teenage Recruitment Specialists. We offer a unique solution to staff recruitment. Visit our website and subscribe today.
Cheshire Bells @CheshBellSchool
103 Followers 321 Following The Cheshire School of Bell Ringing has arrived! Come and learn to ring with us!
Trafford Hongkongers ... @TraffordHKers
840 Followers 970 Following Trafford Hongkongers CIC is a non-profit-making organisation based in Trafford, helping British Nationals from Hong Kong. Retweet doesn't mean endorsement.
The Amplifier @theamplifierng
580 Followers 4K Following The best Continental space for verifiable reports
The Neurodiversity Ch... @ADHDFoundation
45K Followers 5K Following The Neurodiversity Charity. Lifespan clinical, psychological & education services. Training for business & public sector professionals UK & internationally☂️
Di Voci Women's Choir @ChoirDivoci
70 Followers 200 Following Local women’s choir based in Altrincham
melissap @melissa78620875
3 Followers 60 Following Health Facilitator for Trafford Community Learning Disability Team CWP #cwp
Lorraine Fairclough @Lorraine_Fairsy
337 Followers 597 Following Children, Young People & Family Support Worker at TDAS. Supporting children and parent with the impact of Domestic Abuse. All views are my own
Lorraine Howells @urmstoncakes
59 Followers 382 Following
Steph’s Two Girls @stephstwogirls
7K Followers 4K Following She/her. Author of PDA in the Family, Blog Award Winner. Youngest girl has type of autism called PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance).
Girtha @Girtha4
8 Followers 215 Following
Helen Kirwan @therealhlk
73 Followers 429 Following
Zahra A.Kheyre FRSA B... @Autismmother1
4K Followers 4K Following Founder Autism Support CIC(mumto 3🚼💚🤍♥️ Green Party🇬🇧 💚💚TAF member Understanding Autism & community integration/Inclusion/Accessibility #Bekind :
3DadsWalking @3dadswalking
16K Followers 1K Following 3 Dads Walking in memory of their daughters, Emily, Beth & Sophie We're encouraging the UK governments to add suicide awareness to the school curriculum
Stretford High @StretfordHigh
1K Followers 589 Following The official outlet of Stretford High School - the latest news from school
Lucy Digest @LucyDigest
676 Followers 1K Following SEND Parents Writer #TwinklDigest Effortlessly keep track of SEND updates that affect you. Twinkl Digest: Inform, Encourage, Inspire.
M. le Vicomte Neil Ry... @Neil_J_Ryder
6K Followers 7K Following Retired IT guy. Designed and built BT's EU billing system. Francophone & Europhile. #FBPE #GetPRDone #NAFO
Alison Eason @AlisonEason2
88 Followers 173 Following SEN consultant|teacher of 16 years|SENCO|Google certified educator|M.Ed. |AMBDA|Putting the ‘In’ in ‘Inclusion’|#Accessibility#Dyslexia#Autism
Samantha Booth @samanthajbooth
5K Followers 5K Following Award-winning chief reporter @SchoolsWeek • mainly investigating SEND, mental health, exams • mental health 1st aider • Sam is fine
Wellacre @WellacreAcademy
2K Followers 493 Following Wellacre is a happy and thriving non-selective Secondary School for boys. Please direct any queries to [email protected]; we will respond during school hours.
MissHunterSJV @misshuntersjv
102 Followers 254 Following
Baillie Mansell @BaillieMansell
4 Followers 20 Following
Sen Decisions @DecisionsSen
525 Followers 761 Following This website provides decision support for parents caring for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Tara Russell @CMMtarar
19 Followers 149 Following A children’s mindfulness book sharing the gift of body awareness through a fun and interactive mindfulness practice.
Hussain Nazma @HussainNazma1
2 Followers 73 Following
GS-OT Solutions Ltd, ... @dodominnie
148 Followers 270 Following We build strong family bonds through personalised care. As a family-run service, we offer compassionate, high-quality Occupational therapy to every client.
Jo Gray ❤️📚 @Jograyeducation
4K Followers 3K Following Mummy•Head of Educational Development •Specialist in play, curriculum, leadership & literacy •SIP•Speaker/Trainer •Coach•Author•Governor•NPQH•MA
Steve Cooper @myCharpsy
864 Followers 2K Following #charpsyorg is home to sharing your stories of hope, justice, integrity and hardship. Share yours now!
Weary Warrior @implodingalone
99 Followers 715 Following A very weary warrior having to consider the unimaginable navigating the impossible
Beth 💙 @Beth_Tastic
25K Followers 22K Following #SEND parent & advocate supporting families, working with schools/disability forums/health boards etc to help improve practices around disabilities.
Trafford Council @TraffordCouncil
27K Followers 743 Following Updated weekdays Issues: https://t.co/CLF9ffVgZx Guidelines: https://t.co/KGJghAWd3k Queries: https://t.co/JmNl8QZ0T2
Autism care and share @autcareandshare
58K Followers 9K Following I'm Adam | Proud Father of 3 | Full Time Carer |My Eldest Son Ryan is autistic. [email protected]
Cllr Tom Ross @TomWRoss
3K Followers 2K Following Leader of Trafford Council. Promoted by Jane Slater on behalf of Tom Ross/Trafford Labour, all at Morris Hall, Atkinson Rd, Urmston M41 9AD.
SEND Warrior Mum maki... @martinimarie
16K Followers 7K Following #Parentcarer,speaker, podcast host, campaigning & battling to secure my #Autistic #PDA #ADHD sons future. Determined to drive change, & support SEND families!♿️
Kirsty H @Kirsty_H220
22K Followers 7K Following
Anna Kennedy OBE @AnnaKennedy1
70K Followers 31K Following Founder Charity AnnaKennedyonline, Autisms got Talent/Autism Hero Awards Give us a Break! Articles I post are FYI only should not be considered an endorsement.
One Trafford @OneTrafford
5K Followers 714 Following Official page of the One Trafford Partnership. This page is monitored Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm. To report a service request, visit https://t.co/CsXjDOsQQZ
SEN Lisa ❤️💙 @Lisa_SEND
15K Followers 12K Following Mum to Autistic Children! Advocate for #housing #Education #Autism #SEMH #SEBD #RareGenetics #ADHD #PDA #FPBE
SEND Action @SEND_Action
11K Followers 4K Following UK network of disabled children and young people, their families and allies working to uphold rights. #SaveOurChildrensRights
Naomi Fisher @naomicfisher
43K Followers 1K Following Clinical Psychologist. Author. Speaker. Website: https://t.co/lNP61HBdr2. Substack: https://t.co/jZKGYJJB3I. https://t.co/63niN1wCwO.
Beth Morrison @MorrisonBeth
8K Followers 4K Following Child & Disability Rights Activist. #CalumsLaw Outstanding Woman of Scotland. Amnesty Award Winner #UNFEARTIE All views are my own.
Serena Joy @realdoll03
3K Followers 3K Following Been on a long journey to find suitable education for #ASD #PDA Hypervigilant. Sanity Swimmer
sendagenda @sendagenda
4K Followers 5K Following SENDAGENDA is an open forum for SEND - exploring issues, legislation, policy, practice, and actions - and setting an agenda for change based on lived experience
Trafford Music Servic... @MusicInTrafford
4K Followers 5K Following Enriching lives, inspiring a love of music for all. Trafford Council's music teaching service based in #Sale. Home to #MusicKindness
Stretford Public Hall @StretfordPHall
3K Followers 730 Following Stretford Public Hall is a landmark building owned by the community, for the community. Check out our events & activities
Out There @OutThereFamily
1K Followers 2K Following Support for families and children across Greater Manchester to alleviate some of the impact of having a loved one in prison.
Gorse Hill Studios Cr... @GHStudiosCC
1K Followers 2K Following Enabling young people to express themselves creatively, to make positive changes.
Trafford Libraries @TraffLibraries
3K Followers 2K Following Books & eBooks, free wi-fi & computer use, digital support, events, reading & activity groups, storytimes & rhymetimes, meeting rooms, study space & no fines!
SpinningPlates_CarerM... @SpinPlatesCare
436 Followers 381 Following NIHR funded co-produced study exploring the mental health & wellbeing of family carers of adults with learning disabilities @nihrresearch https://t.co/R0sBizKYzx
Chris McGoff @ChrisMcGoffManc
3K Followers 5K Following https://t.co/zUkJAd3y3p https://t.co/7u32SgekTo https://t.co/c8UMO1dVlP https://t.co/WZWCYb7ajN Like Elvis-Taking Care of Business
Bright Futures Teachi... @TSHubsBF
2K Followers 1K Following We are the designated Teaching School Hubs for Trafford & Salford and Manchester & Stockport #ITT #AB #ECF #NPQ #CPD
Hannah Twinkl SEND @SendTwinkl
3K Followers 3K Following (she/her) @Twinklresources #SEND segment manager, ex SEN primary school teacher and secondary resourced provision lead. Sharing updates for SEND educators.
Steven Wright @stevenmwright
2K Followers 2K Following @stevenmwright.bsky.social Adoptive parent of two disabled children. Your one stop shop for SEND (Suffolk) ranting.
Sarahk @SarahKeane69
12 Followers 115 Following
Altrincham FC @altrinchamfc
31K Followers 571 Following Founded in 1891, Altrincham FC since 1903. Two-time National League and FA Trophy winners. ALTYforALL®.
Paddy McGuinness ❤�... @PaddyMcGuinness
550K Followers 684 Following PADDY MCGUINNESS live tour 2024!Ticket links below. #autismawareness
Jack Grealish @JackGrealish
1.4M Followers 278 Following Everton & England @pumafootball Athlete 😄⚽️ [email protected]
Dr Carrie Grant MBE (... @CarrieGrant1
35K Followers 3K Following Broadcaster, Vocal and Leadership Coach and Campaigner. Co-Author of A Very Modern Family. Married to @DavidGrantSays 4 children. She/her Views my own.
Trafford Hongkongers ... @TraffordHKers
840 Followers 970 Following Trafford Hongkongers CIC is a non-profit-making organisation based in Trafford, helping British Nationals from Hong Kong. Retweet doesn't mean endorsement.
Paula McGowan OBE @PaulaMc007
42K Followers 12K Following •Hon University Fellow- Fac Health •Founder The Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training •Patient Safety Trying to survive Cancer #Melanoma
Glenn Rees @gripadventure
440 Followers 843 Following Providing young people the opportunity to learn using an outdoor environment. Supporting schools and families in our community
The Neurodiversity Ch... @ADHDFoundation
45K Followers 5K Following The Neurodiversity Charity. Lifespan clinical, psychological & education services. Training for business & public sector professionals UK & internationally☂️
EmmaLHirst @EmmaLHirst
194 Followers 530 Following Labour councillor for Old Trafford ward. https://t.co/NrDO97J19M [email protected]
POSITIVITY @PositivitySaid
264K Followers 72 Following Experience the power of #Positivity, Positive Thinking, Motivation, Inspirational quotes, Kindness & Growth Mindset. 🫶Help Us Grow By Subscribing.🫶
Lorraine Fairclough @Lorraine_Fairsy
337 Followers 597 Following Children, Young People & Family Support Worker at TDAS. Supporting children and parent with the impact of Domestic Abuse. All views are my own
Lorraine Howells @urmstoncakes
59 Followers 382 Following
Moon Therapy @suemoontherapy
564 Followers 407 Following Speech and Language Therapist. One half of @pebbleautism. Always listening, always learning. #autism #neurodiversity
Helen Kirwan @therealhlk
73 Followers 429 Following
St Hugh of Lincoln @StHughPrimary
867 Followers 69 Following Primary school in Stretford, Manchester
Ambitious about Autis... @AmbitiousAutism
52K Followers 5K Following We stand with #autistic children and young people so they can be themselves and realise their ambitions. We run services and campaign for change.
MYC The HIVE @mycthehive
5K Followers 5K Following
Centrepoint @centrepointuk
46K Followers 1K Following Every 4 minutes a young person faces homelessness, and we don't think that's right. That's why we're committed to ending youth homelessness. We are Centrepoint.
Pinc College. @pinccollege
2K Followers 3K Following Creative ed for neurodivergent 16-24 yr olds. Creative studies within the UK's top Museums and Galleries. Impact Report 2025 ( https://t.co/MrmuCgyohX )
Manchester Young Live... @MYL_info
3K Followers 1K Following Manchester Young Lives is a registered #charity that works with #children & #young people in some of the most disadvantaged areas of #Manchester
Young Manchester @Young_MCR
4K Followers 2K Following Championing & supporting children, young people & the amazing organisations working with them in Manchester. Part of the @YPFtrust & #iwill partner.
42nd Street @42ndStreetmcr
8K Followers 4K Following Award winning charity supporting young peoples mental health since 1980. Promoting choice and creativity via our dedicated creative venue @thehorsfall.
Art with Heart @artwith_heart
3K Followers 1K Following Salford based arts company. Shaping change together through performances, workshops & people-led creative projects. @Emmott_Sarah @RachelMoorhouse
GM Culture & Creative @GM_Culture
3K Followers 715 Following Official account of Greater Manchester Combined Authority's Culture, Creative and Night Time Economy team
Karina Carter @KarinaCarter19
762 Followers 795 Following Labour councillor for Davyhulme. Exec Member for Babies, Children and Young People at Trafford Council. Deputy Mayor 25/26. Grandma to four gorgeous children.
Greater Manchester Me... @GMMH_NHS
18K Followers 2K Following We provide life-changing mental health and substance misuse recovery services. Tweets monitored Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm #TogetherGMMH
Birkett Long SEND law... @BLSENDlaw
2K Followers 3K Following The Education Team at Birkett Long takes pride in providing pragmatic SEND law advice to parents, carers, young people, SENCos and schools.
St Antony's Roman Cat... @StAntonysCC
1K Followers 428 Following We are over-subscribed and are now the number one choice for many families in our area. We aim to empower confident young people and leaders of the future.
Simon Morton @SimonMorton93
735 Followers 2K Following Adjustments for autistic characteristics are needed in mental health services. Affected family members need MH and wellbeing support in their own right too.
SaleGrammar @SaleGrammar
3K Followers 0 Following
Catherine Hynes @CatherineLHynes
1K Followers 617 Following Labour Councillor for Urmston. Mum of two fantastic children. Love my friends, family and community
Xaverian College @xaveriansfc
3K Followers 321 Following This profile is no longer monitored. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube to stay up-to-date with all things Xaverian.
Trafford SSP @TraffordSSP
2K Followers 436 Following Ashton on Mersey and Flixton Girls school's SGOs working in partnership to create a PE, school sport & physical activity legacy for young people across Trafford
Sale High School @salehighschool
3K Followers 179 Following The OFFICIAL X site for Sale High School.
Altrincham College @AltyCollege
3K Followers 1K Following Altrincham College is no longer active on this channel and therefore this account isn’t being monitored. Please visit our website to get in touch.
Flixton Girls School @FlixtonGS
3K Followers 1K Following Inspiring girls to fulfil their potential through aspiration, empowerment and excellence.
Ashton on Mersey @DT_AoMSchool
2K Followers 243 Following
Lostock High School @lostockhigh
538 Followers 327 Following Lostock High School is a highly aspirational comprehensive school, teaching students to Inspire-Transform-Succeed. Email: [email protected]
Our Lady's RC High Sc... @OlhsTweets
2K Followers 458 Following Catholic High School in Blackley, North Manchester.