by Kirsty | Nov 23, 2015 | Disability, Education, Special Needs
So what’s new there? I’m always worrying about something. I’m a constant worrier. I worry about money. The kids. The pugs. My knee. The state of the world. The state of my house. Yep, there really isn’t much that I DON’T worry about. My...
by Kirsty | May 14, 2013 | Disability, Education, Special Needs
Yes, I am going there. My son is sitting NAPLAN for the first time today and I have very mixed feelings about it. Personally I am proud that he is going to give it a go. I’m also grateful that his school have been supportive and have encouraged him to...
by Kirsty | Mar 1, 2013 | Disability, Education, Parents, Special Needs
As a parent there is one job that comes with the gig that can sometimes be very daunting. And it can be even more daunting when you are dealing with children with additional needs. However, as daunting as it may be, this job is possibly the most important one for...
by Kirsty | Oct 26, 2012 | Disability, Special Needs
Did you know that it can take up to 2 years to access a government funded wheelchair? Did you know that it took 12 months before the relevant agency organised for an accessible door to be fitted for someone without the strength to lift their arms to unlock their own...
by Kirsty | Oct 20, 2012 | Disability, Education, Parents, Special Needs
I am still vehemently opposed to the Every Student Every School policy and to the savage cuts made to education funding by the NSW Liberal O’Farrell Government. You can read more about my views on the policy in these previous posts: Every Student Every...
by Kirsty | Sep 24, 2012 | Disability, Education, Special Needs
Dear DEC, I am writing as a concerned and affected parent about the recent introduction of the Every Student Every School policy into NSW public schools. I have written some posts previously about my concerns with the policy (here and here) but I feel I need to openly...
