The Equality Party

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🚨Act now to protect SEND children's legal rights. Jo Jeffries joined us for Equality Hour earlier this month to discuss the proposed changes to SEND and the children who could be left behind. Children who mask their difficulties can already struggle to have their needs recognised. A child with ADHD might be seen as badly behaved, or a child experiencing anxiety might be seen as defiant. If legal protections are weakened, what happens to the children whose needs aren't immediately obvious? As Jo says, fixing a broken SEND system must not mean taking away children's rights. 📢 An official Parliamentary petition is calling on the Government to protect the legal right to support for children with SEND. The petition closes on 14 October. Please sign the petition. Find the link in the comments. #SEND #Equality

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🚨 Childcare isn’t a luxury. It’s essential. For families already struggling with the cost of living, affordable childcare can make the difference between being able to work or study and being forced to choose between childcare and paying the bills. The Reform-led council in Tyneside has decided to remove funding for council-supported childcare provision, risking putting even more pressure on families who are already struggling. Childcare is fundamentally an equality issue. If councils and childcare providers are expected to deliver free childcare, then government must properly fund it. Families should not be left to pay the price of funding shortfalls. In this video, Equality Party councillor Susan Mead speaks about why we should be investing in children, supporting parents and ensuring every child has the same opportunity to get the best start in life. 💜 Join the Equality Party and help us stand up for equality, opportunity and stronger communities. #Tyneside #Childcare #NurseryClosures #EqualityParty

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🚨 Childcare isn’t a luxury. It’s essential. For families already struggling with the cost of living, affordable childcare can make the difference between being able to work or study and being forced to choose between childcare and paying the bills. The Reform-led council in Tyneside has decided to remove funding for council-supported childcare provision, risking putting even more pressure on families who are already struggling. Childcare is fundamentally an equality issue. If councils and childcare providers are expected to deliver free childcare, then government must properly fund it. Families should not be left to pay the price of funding shortfalls. In this video, Equality Party councillor Susan Mead speaks about why we should be investing in children, supporting parents and ensuring every child has the same opportunity to get the best start in life. 💜 Join the Equality Party and help us stand up for equality, opportunity and stronger communities. #Tyneside #Childcare #NurseryClosures #EqualityParty