Martin Pratt @martinpratt.bsky.social CEO @acamh.bsky.social · Not just disseminating knowledge - fostering new understanding in child & adolescent mental health 0-25 Journals: JCPP ·JCPP Advances · CAMH www.acamhlearn.org www.acamh.org #ChildMentalHealth #MentalHealthResearch #EvidenceBased
Patrick McGahon @paadzer.bsky.social Irish gay guy in the East of England 🏳️🌈
In my fifties
EastEnders & Bargain Hunt fan
RIP mum 💔 2022
Worked at Cambridge University & NHS
Awful at responding to DMs
Sober a few years
Not looking for hookups or onlyfans subscriptions
REACH School @reachschool.bsky.social Alternative Provision 13-16 School in Kings Heath, Birmingham. We are REACH.
@aacvoices.bsky.social @aacvoices.bsky.social 
J.Stoffer (she/they), BA, BEd, MEd, Phd candidate @jastoffer.bsky.social Neurodivergent/#DisabledEducator | PhD Candidate disrupting ableism in education. Anti-ableist agent of chaos. Member, Disabled Educators' Curriculum Collective. Lived experience is evidence based research.
Mr D Brian @dbrian2.bsky.social UK primary teacher. Interested in fairness/outcomes for all children.
@sencotaylor.bsky.social @sencotaylor.bsky.social 
Lucy Cox @lucyloo67.bsky.social Brent NEU and Executive member
SEND teacher
Socialist
Loves cats, kids & food
Simon Mulholland @obamathepony.bsky.social Inclusive Pony powered inventor specialising in all terrain disabled access.
Mary Cole @dmcricketwidow.bsky.social European. SEND parent and campaigner.
Dan white @danwhite1972.bsky.social Children's author / Disability & care campaigner / writer / carer / politics / occasionally on your TV & Radio / ambassador / dad❤️
Anna Westaway @annawestaway.bsky.social UK Speech & Language Therapist interested in autism, #accessibleinformation & #inclusivecommunication. #Makaton tutor. Impressive repertoire of cheese jokes. Sheffield.
Liz Jones @lizjones.bsky.social Director of SEND at Co-op Academies Trust • SpLD Specialist Teacher/Assessor • Associate Member British Dyslexia Association • PGDip SpLD • NPQSL • NASENCo • Swiftie 🫶🏼 • Views my own •
DamsonEd @damsoned.bsky.social Dr Megan Dixon: (retired) teacher, leader and researcher. PhD, Psychology. All things education and research - literacy, English, research into practice, curriculum, SEND.
MTNBC Stage4. Still here.
https://meganjanedixon.co.uk/2026/01/02/pivoting/
Michael Orsini @morsini.bsky.social Professor, Feminist and Gender Studies | Political Studies, University of Ottawa
Public Policy | Southampton (PPS) @publicpolicyuos.bsky.social Connecting @Unisouthampton.bsky.social researchers with policymakers to enrich evidence-informed policymaking. Are you sharing policy-related news? Tag @PublicPolicyUOS.bsky.social
Jonathan Vincent @jmvincent.bsky.social Views my own. Researcher with #autistic people - focus on transitions into, through, and out of education @Lancasteruni @EdResLancaster
Dr. Ioanna Palaiologou @palaiologou.bsky.social Associate Professor,
Psychology in Education (School of Education)
University of Bristol 
Michael Kennedy @mjkphd.bsky.social I am Professor of Special Education at the University of Virginia. I am interested in evidence-based and high-leverage practices to support outcomes for students with and others who struggle. Noted pizza enthusiast.
Research Ready Educator - with Dr Nancy @researchreadyeducator.substack.com Bridging research to real life in special education—because when educators and families are research ready, students thrive.
LGBTQally
ORCID: 0000-0002-3561-4892
Website: https://www.researchreadyeducator.com
Substack: https://tinyurl.com/ResearchReadyEd
@anneroux.bsky.social @anneroux.bsky.social Public health researcher focusing on services and supports for autistic people and those with developmental disabilities
Jacqui Shepherd @jacqsh.bsky.social Disability Inclusive Education Consultant and trainer; Global Technical Lead Inclusive Education@Sightsavers; University of Sussex; PhD autism; son autism and LD
TrixieLovesTrees @researchriot.bsky.social Curious neurodivergent PhD researcher & consultant exploring neurodivergent experiences of nature, wellbeing and interoception.
Passionate about punk, silliness, cats & nature.
Determined to be the change, but shy & shite at social media.
Sara Garib-Penna @saraslt.bsky.social Lecturer in speech and language therapy at the University of Essex. Interests in autism & ADHD, neurodivergent affirming practice and participatory research
Verity Chester @veritychester.bsky.social Researcher interested in intellectual disability, autism, mental health, and forensic psychology.
Sarah Cassidy @sarahcassisy.bsky.social Associate Professor, University of Nottingham and proud kinship carer. Interested in autism and mental health.
Katie Munday @kmunday.bsky.social 3rd year PhD student,
Community research,
Trans Autistic joy 🌈♾️
https://autisticltd.co.uk/
They / he
ADHD Foundation @adhdfoundation.bsky.social The Neurodiversity Charity. Lifespan clinical, psychological & education services. Training for business & public sector professionals UK & internationally☂️
https://linktr.ee/adhdfoundation
Autistic UK @autisticuk.bsky.social Autistic UK is a non-profit organisation advocating for the rights of Autistic people in research, policy and practice. We are an Autistic-led organisation, with a fully Autistic board of directors.
Stavroula Philippou @stavrphili.bsky.social Associate Professor (Curriculum and Teaching), Department of Education, University of Cyprus
Michele Schweisfurth @mschweisfurth.bsky.social Comparative educationist embracing the complexities of classroom practice. Critical optimist. Real ale geek.
UK Research and Innovation @ukri.org The UK’s largest public funder of research. Our mission is to advance knowledge, improve lives and drive growth.
#FundedByYou
Also autoposting to @news.ukri.org, @funding.ukri.org, @blogs.ukri.org and @events.ukri.org. Topic specific feeds coming soon!
Les Carr @lescarr.bsky.social 60 year old nerdy guy with a job researching AI and the science of online life at the University of Southampton, and a side hustle in standup comedy.
@vrwang.bsky.social @vrwang.bsky.social 
@taeheec.bsky.social @taeheec.bsky.social 
Trans Pride Southampton @handle.invalid Welcome to the Official Trans Pride Southampton Fediverse account.
Find us on bluesky as @transpridesouthampton.org
Trans Pride Southampton 2025 - […]
[bridged from https://app.southampton.social/@transpride on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/ ]
(DEI) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion @deioffical.bsky.social Diversity, equity, and inclusion are organizational frameworks that seek to promote the fair treatment and full participation of all people, particularly groups who have historically been underrepresented or subject to discrimination based on identity 
Center For Diversity and Inclusion In Higher Education @umdcdihe.bsky.social Center for Diversity & Inclusion in Higher Education, National research center—critical issues of diversity & inclusion in higher ed. 
All In for Inclusive Education @allininclusiveed.bsky.social We help schools across America develop and sustain inclusive learning communities for all students. Inclusive education for all students = we are all in.
Susan Shapiro @susanshap.bsky.social Here to engage with others who value and design inclusive, equitable, and accessible learning. Senior Professional Learning Specialist at CAST | UNH Affiliate Faculty | She/Her | Views are my own | #inclusion #UDL #a11y #AEM4all
Alliance for Inclusive Education (ALLFIE) @allfieuk.bsky.social Led by Disabled people the Alliance for Inclusive Education campaigns for the right of all Disabled people to access & be supported in mainstream education
SEND Advocacy @sendadvocacyltd.bsky.social Child-centred educational advice, advocacy and training for parents and carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities ("SEND"). #EmpoweringFamiliesTransformingLives
www.sendadvocacy.com
Inclusion London @inclusionlondon.bsky.social Disability equality organisation run by and for Disabled people. Policy, campaigning & capacity-building support for Deaf and Disabled people’s organisations.
Georgia’s Leading Special Needs Attoneys @cjeyaram.bsky.social Our mission is protecting special needs families. Our attorneys have special need children and understand the daily challenges and legal needs on this journey. We specialize in special needs trusts, wills, guardianship, Katie Beckett and NOW/COMP appeals.
AutAngel CIC @autangel.bsky.social We are a community interest company run by and for autistic people. We contribute to culture change that enables autistic people to thrive. https://www.autangel.org.uk/
Down Syndrome Education International @down-syndrome.org DSE works to improve education for children with Down syndrome everywhere.
@mneurodivergent.bsky.social @mneurodivergent.bsky.social MNeurodivergent is a group by and for neurodivergent people. Our mission is to reduce isolation by creating welcoming spaces that support neurodiverse people to make meaningful connections with others
Website: https://mneurodivergent.org/
CEC Division for Research (CEC-DR) @cec-dr.bsky.social The Division for Research of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC-DR) is devoted to the advancement of research related to the education of individuals with disabilities. https://cecdr.org
ABCT Autism SIG @abctautism.bsky.social Autism SIG (Special Interest Group) promoting neuroaffirming autism research, supports, and professional development.
abctautism.com
Sally K @southwestehcp.bsky.social 
John Roberts @johngroberts.bsky.social SEND and inclusion editor at Tes. Dad of 2. SEND parent. john.roberts@tes.com
Ann @historyannics.bsky.social spins plates - history and heritage - politics, conflict and security - SEND - schools - governance - photos, usually of the sea - powered by coffee and crisps - phd fhea
Mrs R @mrs-r-sendco.bsky.social Mummy, SENDCo, book lover, keen home sewer, teacher of 12 years, Cornish born and bred. 
Elizabeth Stanley @elizabethstanley.bsky.social #SEND, parent, teacher, Ex- SENCO, SEN Law. All about Children and Young people with special needs. Personal reflections 🇬🇧🇨🇿🇬🇾🇪🇺
Kathryn Stinton @kathrynstinton.bsky.social Independent Early Years Consultant/Elklan Tutor. Ex Local Authority Area SENCO/Teacher enjoying my freedom. Animal lover + volunteer at Vale Wildlife Hospital. www.kathrynstinton.com
SEND advice @sen-advice.bsky.social Lucky Husband & Dad. Education & social care lawyer #send #ehcp. Dedicated to protecting rights of people with disabilities. Myth debunker. "That Ed Bloke". Director at HCB. Kindly reviewed by Chamber & Partners. Posts ≠ advice. Own view
Liam SEND HT @wsu-albion.bsky.social Dad to 2 amazing young adults. Headteacher for young people with additional needs. Humanist. FCCT. ST in WSU. Followed #bhafc since 1978. #GOSBTS
Roanna @roannabrewer.bsky.social AuDHD anglo iranian mother to 2 looking for accountability
SEND National Crisis Co-ordinator
Self employed bean counter
SENDIST, coffee, and nature enthusiast.
Natalie Packer @nataliepacker.bsky.social Director of Natalie Packer Educational Consultancy Ltd. SEND & School Improvement Consultant. Trustee of @L3arnat, Market Harborough.
Not Fine in School @notfineinschool.bsky.social Peer empowerment shared via NFIS Social Media & website. PhD research & raising awareness of family experiences resolving School Attendance Barriers.
https://notfineinschool.co.uk/home
PRUsAP @prusap.bsky.social The Voice of Alternative Provision | Representing Local Authority and MAT-led Alternative Provision | #ThisIsAP (sharing good practice) | APassemble (wanting support/sharing information | https://www.prusap.co.uk/
Jules Daulby @julesdaulby.bsky.social Calmer than I was on Twitter. Mum of 4, post menopausal, into yoga and sea swimming. Assistant Head in a special school. ECT induction tutor and proud NEU union rep. Therapeutic Thinking tutor, very into teaching reading and communication. Fan of @WomenEd.
Sue Gerrard @suzyg.bsky.social Neuroscience, autism, child development, education, conceptual modeling. Still channeling Fullmetal Alchemist's Mei Chang.
StarlightMcKenzie @starlightmckenzie.bsky.social Meetings are not Outcomes (MANO). Passionate about fairness, transparency and accountability In SEN.
Parent Education System Tester
Dr Joanna Griffin @griffinpsychology.bsky.social Counselling Psychologist. Research Fellow, Uni of Birmingham. Senior Lecturer, Metanoia Institute. Parent carer www.affinityhub.uk
Helen SEND @helensend.bsky.social #edusky 🌼 Teacher & Advocate 🌼 MAT SEND Lead 🌼 ADHD-tastic 🌼 MSc CAMH 🌼 Cake enthusiast 🌼 Co. Durham 🌼 Any info or resources I post can be found here ➡️ https://www.completesense.org/
🔗🌳https://linktr.ee/helensend
Elly Chapple Founder #FlipTheNarrative©💜 @ellychapple.bsky.social The Human First Catalyst
TEDx Speaker | Author of Diagnosis: Human
Creating psychological safety & restoring human being #FlipTheNarrative ©
http://youtu.be/DXBdiGUQ8Lw
www.ellychapple.com
https://amzn.eu/d/dksiD2E - #DiagnosisHuman
Chopsy Bristol @chopsybristol.bsky.social Bristol Life, Disability, Education, Arts and Theatre
Nancy @nancygedge.bsky.social Teacher | writer | mother | SEND Resource Base Coordinator | tired | often irritated | Down’s syndrome | epilepsy
Cheshire West and Chester SEND Accountability @cwacsa.bsky.social Independent group of Cheshire West based, neurodiverse parents/carers & professionals. Raising awareness of the national SEN crisis & CWaC specific challenges.
Georgina Durrant @georginadurrant.bsky.social Author of #1 Best Selling Book ‘SEND Strategies for the Primary Years’ & more
https://amzn.to/3QKZx48
🎙️ Podcaster, Speaker
As seen on Sky News & Ch5 News
National Inclusion Lead at Twinkl
#SEND #SENDSky
https://linktr.ee/Georginadurrant
Gillian Doherty @gilliandoherty.bsky.social Writer/editor/researcher, disability rights campaigner. Views all my own.
Lucy SEND @sendlucy.bsky.social Proud SEND teacher.
Former TA.
School governor
Mum of 2 neurospicy teens
Can’t stop buying books 📚
NDTi @ndtihello.bsky.social The National Development Team for Inclusion. Inspiring an inclusive society where people can live the life they choose.
Jennifer Wright @jentwright.bsky.social Public law & human rights solicitor @ris-law. Ex Wadhamite. Always making something. She/her.
Renata Watts @renatawatts.bsky.social Still fighting the good fight to improve services for disabled children. Co-Director of Special Needs Jungle.
#disabilityrights #disability #raredisease #SEND #fostering #neurospicy #inclusion #socialjustice #ADHD #CRPS #ComplexRegionalPainSyndrome
Holly the OT @hollytheot.bsky.social Children & Young People’s Occupational Therapist. Professional Marmite. #AuDHD. #SEND parent. MSc student. Neurodivergent realist.
Chris Chivers @chrischivers.bsky.social 49 year educator career, teacher to headship, ITE & governance. Busy walking daily, volunteering at Butser Ancient Farm museum, petanque. Francophile, bodhran player, novice uke. Eclectic interests. UK based.
Blog; chrischiversthinks.weebly.com
Margaret Mulholland @mmulholland.bsky.social SEND & Inclusion specialist @ Association of School and College Leaders. 
Disablement, Free Time & Work Under Capitalism @disprecwork.bsky.social Exploring the politics of disablement, paid & unpaid work under capitalism & 'free time' | @cerasellachis.bsky.social
disability politics | work | precarity | resistance | social security | rest | free time | bread and roses | #book | #PolEcon | sociology
Dr Becky Wood @thewoodbug.bsky.social Senior lecturer, autism researcher. Reader, writer, radio listener, swimmer and nature lover. Arts buff.
Dislikes: cronyism. Fan of The Archers 🙂
Together Trust charity @togethertrust.bsky.social UK charity supporting children in care and people with disabilities, autism and complex needs in the North West
Dyscluded @dyscluded.bsky.social Auto/Biographical PhD research on mothering and autistic children. Creative research methodologies. University of Plymouth. Advocate for SEND, mental health & neurodevelopmental conditions. ADHD. MBA (Exeter).
@speechgyal.bsky.social @speechgyal.bsky.social Speech & language therapy co-worker, former NHS inclusive communication bod. Foodie & Spain aficionada. Down Syndrome advocate, trying to raise bilingual kids. 🇬🇧 🇹🇹 🇪🇦
Learning Disability Network London @ldnlondon.bsky.social Charity supporting learning disabled and autistic children and adults in London. Founded in 1962. We help people to stay healthy, be safe, and live well, and do the things that matter to them.
Website: www.ldnlondon.org 
Natspec @natspec.bsky.social Natspec represents 120+ colleges from across the UK which offer specialist education and training for young people with learning difficulties & disabilities.
https://natspec.org.uk/
#SENDinFE
SEND_LISA @lisal24.bsky.social A mum to amazing autistic children. Advocate for #Housing #Education #CareAct #SEND #Autism #Neurodivergent #DisabilityJustice
Learning Disabilities & Autism at Manchester Met @learningmet.bsky.social We do research with people with learning disabilities, autistic people, and their families. We are committed to social justice and more equal research practice.
Join our mailing list for event news: https://forms.office.com/e/SihkWJ4eYE
Scottish Learning Disabilities Observatory @uofglasgowsldo.bsky.social Based at the University of Glasgow, our research is focused on the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities & the health & social inequalities they experience #research #healthinequalities
Find out more at www.sldo.ac.uk
House of Lords Autism Act 2009 Committee @hlautismactcom.parliament.uk News & information from the Lords Committee on the Autism Act 2009. Produced by staff on behalf of the committee. The committee has now completed its work.
Georgia Harper @mindtheflap.bsky.social Autistic autism policy wonk. Co-hosts a podcast about Doctor Who: Circuit Breaker. Views my own. She/Her. https://linktr.ee/mindtheflap
Eliza Fricker (Missing the Mark) @elizafricker.bsky.social Sunday Times Bestseller. Illustrator + author + education + autism + childhood + learning + activist + art. Represented by BKS Agency
Caroline Barrett @cazza-bee.bsky.social Partner at Rook Irwin Sweeney, specialising in public law, community care, education and mental capacity
PANS PANDAS UK @panspandasuk.bsky.social UK charity raising awareness and understanding of post-infectious neuropsychiatric disorders. We support families and campaign for better care.
Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social The DCP is a coalition of organisations campaigning to improve support for disabled children, young people & families. https://disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk/ 
Speech and Language UK @speechandlanguk.bsky.social We are Speech and Language UK – we want every child to face the future with confidence. Your donations will go where the money is needed most.
Find out more about our work and get involved here: https://linktr.ee/SpeechAndLangUK
SEND Warrior Mum making a difference! ( same as Twitter!) @sendwarriormum.bsky.social 🌟LETS HOPE THAT WE CAN REBUILD OUR COMMUNITY ON HERE!!🌟
Parentcarer, Speaker, Podcast Host of ‘Sharing The Load as an Unpaid Carer’ on X, campaigning to secure my #Autistic #PDA #ADHD son’s future,driving change, #educating and empowering #SEND families!♿️
Disability Rights UK @disrightsuk.bsky.social We one of the UK’s leading Disabled People's Organisation run by and for Disabled people, working for justice and equality for all.
https://linktr.ee/disabilityrightsuk
Bex QE Insights @bexdigest.bsky.social Primary Education with QTS BA(hons)
Former primary educator, current mummy and Twinkl Digest journalist
SEND advocate
KS2 Writer covering the latest news, policy and research