Podcasts about snas

Teachers get pensions. SNAs get pensions. So why don't the women who run school offices asks School Secretary Noreen O'Callaghan. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Clare special needs assistant is calling for assessments of needs for children to be expedited. Education Minister Helen McEntee has announced that as of September of this year, SNAs will be redeployed to schools where vacancies exist instead of being made redundant in the event that the number of roles allocated to their school changes. The Fórsa union has described the initiative as "seismic" for the 23,000 SNAs working at national and secondary schools nationwide. Tubber native Liz O'Donoghue says schools are under immense pressure to provide SNAs to children awaiting assessments.

It's claimed that for children with additional needs to benefit in Clare, the Department of Education's clear focus needs to be on tackling staffing deficits. It follows the introduction of new guidelines which will aim to help schools deal with behaviour and crisis situations. The new rules state seclusion should not be used under any circumstances in any recognised school setting and only permits physical restraint in emergency scenarios. Examples of which are for safety reasons or an act of care and it must be done with the least amount of necessary force. The circular says restraint should only be used a measure of last resort and when not doing so would lead to a serious risk of harm or injury or harm to the student or others. All such incidents must be reported to the school's principal and subsequently to the National Council of Special Education. Manager of Clare Crusaders and former Independent Councillor Ann Norton believes these safeguards should have been in place long ago and says the Department's focus should be addressing staffing deficits to protect students and teachers. The guidelines were trialled in 15 special schools nationwide between November last year and February and the Department of Education received over 2,600 submissions as part of its public consultation process. But Ireland's national Autism charity has raised concern, that they won't adequately protect Autistic children, as it feels the measures are not robust enough. Ennis Voices for Autism Chair Gearóid Mannion says the best way to help these children and schools is providing more SNAs and teachers.

SNAS Samalkha Haryana, November 18, 2024: 3rd Day 77th Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam -Discourse by Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj

SNAS Samalkha Haryana, November 18, 2024: 3rd Day 77th Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam -Discourse by Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj

SNAS Samalkha Haryana, November 16, 2024: 1st Day 77th Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam -Discourse by Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj

SNAS Samalkha Haryana, November 17, 2024: 2nd Day 77th Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam -Discourse by Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj

SNAS Samalkha Haryana, November 16, 2024: 1st Day 77th Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam -Discourse by Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj

SNAS Samalkha Haryana, November 16, 2024: 1st Day 77th Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam -Discourse by Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj

SNAS Samalkha Haryana, November 14, 2024: Prarthna Diwas 77th Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam -Discourse by Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj

SNAS Samalkha Haryana, November 14, 2024: Prarthna Diwas 77th Annual Nirankari Sant Samagam -Discourse by Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj

SNAS Samalkha Haryana, November 10, 2024: Discourse by Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj

SNAS Samalkha Haryana, November 10, 2024: Discourse by Satguru Mata Sudiksha Ji Maharaj

Jane & Hugh are joined this week by two wonderful Special Needs Assistants to discuss life as an SNA, in both primary and secondary schools. Linda (@lindaosull88) and Oneesa (@sna_support_and_inspire) discuss the highs and lows that the job may bring, and explain what it is that they do to support students, teachers and parents. Please take a moment to appreciate your SNA today!Follow us @thatllteachyoupodcast and don't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are further details on the Government's review of how Significant Natural Areas should be identified.  The scope's been decided and will look at how SNAs are assessed and the way land is managed.  A Bill was introduced in May that proposes to suspend requirements for councils to identify new SNAs and is expected to be in place by the end of the year.  Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard told Mike Hosking that final decisions based off the review will be made in mid-next year.   He hopes the SNAs only apply to where it's truly significant, and not just taking swathes of farmland.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Questions to Ministers RT HON CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? STUART SMITH to the Minister of Finance: By how much has Government debt increased in recent years? CHLÖE SWARBRICK to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his statement, "I think everyone agrees that the state must always provide a safety net for New Zealanders who have fallen on hard times ... and state houses will always play a very important part of that safety net"? HON BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: Does she stand by all her statements and actions? KATIE NIMON to the Minister of Housing: What actions has he taken setting out his expectations for Kainga Ora-Homes and Communities? HON GINNY ANDERSEN to the Minister of Police: Does he stand by all his statements and actions? HON MARAMA DAVIDSON to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by his Government's policies and actions? DR VANESSA WEENINK to the Minister of Health: What steps has the Government taken to deliver better health outcomes for all New Zealanders? LAN PHAM to the Associate Minister for the Environment: Does he stand by his statement, "For now, the Government has agreed to suspend the obligation to impose SNAs under the NPS Indigenous Biodiversity, and we're sending a clear message that it would be unwise to bother"? SAM UFFINDELL to the Minister of Police: What recent results has he seen from Operation Emerald? HON PRIYANCA RADHAKRISHNAN to the Minister for Disability Issues: Does she stand by her statement regarding changes to purchasing rules and equipment and modification services, "These changes are happening from 18 March and are intended to be temporary changes until later this year"; if so, will she commit to restoring flexibility of funding as was available to the disability communities prior to 18 March 2024? TODD STEPHENSON to the Associate Minister of Health (Pharmac): What recent announcements has he made about improving New Zealanders' access to medicines?

A leading primary sector academic has her say on Pāmu's performance (or lack thereof) and why kicking SNAs to touch is a victory for farmers and common sense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

West Coast farmer and former President of Federated Farmers. Today we talk SNAs, learning about the Treaty and why Shane Jones is flavour of the month on the Coast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We track down the Associate Minister of Agriculture at day one of the Rural Games in Palmerston North. Amongst other things, we discuss the government's plan to overturn the ban on live animal exports - a half billion dollar industry - plus SNAs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veckopanelen med Myra Åhbeck-Öhrman, Stefan Stern och Inga-Britt Ahlenius. Programledare: Staffan Dopping. Det grova våldet fortsätter att vara ett trätoämne, men vem har det bästa receptet? Ryssland är det mest direkta hotet, enligt försvarsberedningen. Regeringen och SD vill tysta oppositionen, säger Socialdemokraterna om kommande utredningar om partifinansiering och politiska lotterier. Nordens näringsexperter avråder ännu mer än tidigare från att äta rött kött, och världen följer ubåtsdramat vid Titanics vrak. RÄTTELSE: I samtalet om Socialdemokraternas lotterier gör jag mig skyldig till ett felaktigt påstående om Bingolotto och undantaget från kreditförbudet. Det är Myra Åhbeck Öhrman som har rätt. Bingolotto m fl "allmännyttiga" har samma privilegium. Jag beklagar felet. /Staffan Dopping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Veckopanelen med Myra Åhbeck-Öhrman, Stefan Stern och Inga-Britt Ahlenius. Programledare: Staffan Dopping. Det grova våldet fortsätter att vara ett trätoämne, men vem har det bästa receptet? Ryssland är det mest direkta hotet, enligt försvarsberedningen. Regeringen och SD vill tysta oppositionen, säger Socialdemokraterna om kommande utredningar om partifinansiering och politiska lotterier. Nordens näringsexperter avråder ännu mer än tidigare från att äta rött kött, och världen följer ubåtsdramat vid Titanics vrak. RÄTTELSE: I samtalet om Socialdemokraternas lotterier gör jag mig skyldig till ett felaktigt påstående om Bingolotto och undantaget från kreditförbudet. Det är Myra Åhbeck Öhrman som har rätt. Bingolotto m fl "allmännyttiga" har samma privilegium. Jag beklagar felet. /Staffan Dopping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many of you really know how shorting and leveraging works?  In a recent episode Rob and Aleks covered Selfwealth's millionaire millennials and their penchant for leveraging products — particularly Global X's LNAS and SNAS.  So, on this chat, we brought in Global X portfolio manager Jess Leung to explain what exactly the funds are, and how best to use them.  In chat, her and Aleks cover: Leveraging Gearing Hedging The 'dark magic' in financial products Magnifying gains AND losses   Follow Selfwealth on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/selfwealth.com.au/?hl=en Follow Selfwealth on TikTok for video snippets of the podcast:https://www.tiktok.com/@selfwealthaus?lang=en    Important disclaimer: Selfwealth Ltd ABN 52 154 324 428 (“Selfwealth”) (AFSL 421789). The information contained on this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal situation. You should consider whether the information is appropriate to your needs, and where appropriate, seek professional advice from a financial adviser and/or accountant. Taxation, legal and other matters referred to on this website / in this session are of a general nature only and should not be relied upon in place of appropriate professional advice. You should obtain the relevant Product Disclosure Statement for any product mentioned and consider its contents before making any decision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We speak to Andy Pike, head of the education division at the union Fórsa.

Chad Mirkin is the Director of the International Institute for Nanotechnology and the George B. Rathmann Prof. of Chemistry, Prof. of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Prof. of Biomedical Engineering, Prof. of Materials Science & Engineering, and Prof. of Medicine at Northwestern University.He is a chemist and a world-renowned nanoscience expert, who is known for his discovery and development of spherical nucleic acids (SNAs) and SNA-based biodetection and therapeutic schemes, the invention of Dip-Pen Nanolithography (DPN) and related cantilever-free nanopatterning methodologies, On-Wire Lithography (OWL), Co-Axial Lithography (COAL), and contributions to supramolecular chemistry and nanoparticle synthesis. He is the author of over 850 manuscripts and over 1,200 patent applications worldwide (over 400 issued), and the founder of multiple companies, including Nanosphere, AuraSense, TERA-print, Azul 3D, MattIQ, and Flashpoint Therapeutics.Mirkin has been recognized for his accomplishments with over 250 national and international awards. These include the King Faisal Prize in Science, the Faraday Medal, UNESCO-Equatorial Guinea International Prize for Research in Life Sciences, Kabiller Prize in Nanoscience and Nanomedicine, the SCI Perkin Medal, Friendship Award, Nano Research Award, AAAS Philip Hauge Abelson Award, Richards Award and Medal, Harrison Howe Award, the Remsen Award, Ralph N. Adams Award, the Dickson Prize in Science, the RUSNANOPRIZE, the Nichols Medal, the 2016 Dan David Prize, the inaugural NAS Sackler Prize in Convergence Research, the RSC Centenary Prize, the Friends of the National Library of Medicine Distinguished Medical Science Award, the 2014 National Security Science and Engineering Fellowship (NSSEFF) Award, the 2014 Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Researcher (2002-2012), the ACS Nano Lectureship Award for the Americas, the Vittorio deNora Award (The Electrochemical Society), the Linus Pauling Medal, the Thomson Reuters “Nobel-Class” Citation Laureate, RSC's “Chemistry World” Entrepreneur of the Year Award, a Honorary Membership in the Materials Research Society of India, the Walston Chubb Award for Innovation, an Honorary Degree from Nanyang Technological Univ. Singapore, recognition as the Lee Kuan Yew Distinguished Visitor to Singapore, an Honorary Professorship from Hunan Univ. China, the ACS Award for Creative Invention, the Herman S. Bloch Award for Scientific Excellence in Industry, an Einstein Professorship of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the Edward Mack Jr. Memorial Award, the $500,000 Lemelson-MIT Prize, the Havinga Medal, the Gustavus John Esselen Award, the Biomedical Eng. Society's Distinguished Achievement Award, a DoD NSSEFF Award, the Pittsburgh Analytical Chemistry Award, the ACS Inorganic Nanoscience Award, the iCON Innovator of the Year Award, a NIH Director's Pioneer Award, the Collegiate Inventors Award, an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Dickinson College, the Pennsylvania State Univ. Outstanding Science Alumni Award, the ACS Nobel Laureate Signature Award for Graduate Education in Chemistry, a Dickinson College Metzger-Conway Fellowship, the 2003 Raymond and Beverly Sackler Prize in the Physical Sciences, the Feynman Prize in Nanotechnology, the Leo Hendrick Baekeland Award, Crain's Chicago Business “40 under 40 Award,” the Discover 2000 Award for Technological Innovation, I-Street Magazine's Top 5 List for Leading Academics in Technology, the Materials Research Society Young Investigator Award, the ACS Award in Pure Chemistry, the PLU Fresenius Award, the Harvard University E. Bright Wilson Prize, the BF Goodrich Collegiate Inventors Award, the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Award, the DuPont Young Professor Award, the NSF Young Investigator Award, the Naval Young Investigator Award, the Beckman Young Investigator Award, and the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation New Faculty Award.Mirkin served as a Member of the President's Council of Advisors on Science & Technology (Obama Administration) for eight years, and he is one of very few scientists to be elected to all three US National Academies (Medicine, Science, and Engineering), and in addition, he is a Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, the American Chemical Society, the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, the Materials Research Society, and others. Mirkin has served on the Editorial Advisory Boards of over 30 scholarly journals, including JACS, Acc. Chem. Res., Angew. Chem., Adv. Mater., Biomacromolecules, Macromolecular Bioscience, SENSORS, Encyclopedia of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Chem. Eur. J., Chemistry & Biology, Nanotechnology Law & Business, The Scientist, J. Mater. Chem., J. Cluster Sci., and Plasmonics. He is the founding editor of the journal Small, one of the premier international nanotechnology journals, and he has co-edited multiple bestselling books. Mirkin holds a B.S. degree from Dickinson College (1986, elected into Phi Beta Kappa) and a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry from Penn. State Univ. (1989). He was an NSF Postdoctoral Fellow at MIT prior to becoming a professor at Northwestern Univ. in 1991.Alix Ventures, by way of BIOS Community, is providing this content for general information purposes only. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement nor recommendation by Alix Ventures, BIOS Community, or its affiliates. The views & opinions expressed by guests are their own & their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them nor any entity they represent. 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The voice of SNAs is often missing from primary education. For example, SNAs are not allowed to be on boards of management of primary schools as staff representatives. In this episode, I interview Magdalena Landziak who decided to create the first magazine for SNAs by SNAs. It's called Amygdala and it's great! I spent an hour with Magdalena discussing her work, her studies and what she would do if she were the Minister for Education!

The voice of SNAs is often missing from primary education. For example, SNAs are not allowed to be on boards of management of primary schools as staff representatives. In this episode, I interview Magdalena Landziak who decided to create the first magazine for SNAs by SNAs. It's called Amygdala and it's great! I spent an hour with Magdalena discussing her work, her studies and what she would do if she were the Minister for Education!

In our latest trip to primary schools across the country, Shauna from the show headed off to meet the students from 5th class in Navan Educate Together in Co. Meath. She spoke to Ella B, Michele, Zak, Taidgh, Aaliyah, Ella C, Jamie, Jack, Logan Teagan, Lailah, Carolina, Sophie, Áine, Fiona, Brody, Muireann, Ethan, Síne, Matthew, Muhammad, Anastasija and Elisabeta. With St Patrick's Day coming up, Shauna asked the kids what they thought Ireland was famous for all over the world, be it a person, place or thing. She also asked them about something more topical....The Mullet. You may have noticed that the mullet has made a comeback and in fact, they are now deemed quite fashionable so Shauna asked the children for their honest opinions... Thanks to Ellen Cummins who organised the visit and to all the teachers and SNAs who make it such a special place.

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It's a AAA quality podcast from the awesome duo of Andre and Allyson, here to dive into the most controversial topics of the week. We've got the Nintendo Direct, Steam Next Fest, and two different approaches to remaking and/or remastering games. Join us! Timestamps: 00:08:00 - Metroid Prime: Remastered 00:23:30 - Dead Space Remake 00:37:45 - Ravenbound 00:51:45 - Nintendo Direct Music by Jeff Davis - @strangerpeace https://twitter.com/strangerpeace/ https://fyx.space https://twitter.com/fyxpodcasts https://podchaser.com/gamingfyx gaming@fyx.space Alex  – @mamsspaghotti https://twitter.com/mamsspaghotti Allyson – @writerserenyty https://twitter.com/writerserenyty Andre – @coolsl4w https://twitter.com/coolsl4w Erica – @airehcuh https://twitter.com/Airehcuh Pat – @pjcplays https://twitter.com/pjcplays Sam – @sgch https://twitter.com/sgch Jeffrey - @strangerpeace https://twitter.com/strangerpeace , http://twitch.tv/strangerpeace

Listen By:Season 7Season 6Season 5Season 4Season 3Season 2Season 1Podcast Categories:Fertility and pregnancyGuest interviewsInfectious diseaseRespiratory healthSkincareSkincare for babiesMy somewhat political views!Listen By:Season 7Season 6Season 5Season 4Season 3Season 2Season 1Podcast Categories:Fertility and pregnancyGuest interviewsInfectious diseaseRespiratory healthSkincareSkincare for babiesMy somewhat political views!Listen By:Season 7Season 6Season 5Season 4Season 3Season 2Season 1Season 7Season 6Season 5Season 4Season 3Season 2Season 1Podcast CategoriesGuest interviewsFertility and pregnancyInfectious diseaseRespiratory healthSkincareSkincare for babiesMy somewhat political views!John Test PageGuest interviewsFertility and pregnancyInfectious diseaseRespiratory healthSkincareSkincare for babiesMy somewhat political views!John Test PageA WonderCare PodcastReal Lives: Parenting an Autistic Child in Ireland with Miriam KennyPlay EpisodePause EpisodeMute/Unmute EpisodeRewind 10 Seconds1xFast Forward 30 seconds00:00/00:49:55SubscribeShareAmazonApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyRSS FeedShareLinkEmbedDownload file | Play in new window | Duration: 00:49:55 | Recorded on 30/06/2022Subscribe: Amazon | Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify Amazon Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Parenting an Autistic Child in Ireland with Miriam KennyUnderstanding autism is made a whole lot easier during this warming chat with Miriam Kenny.  Miriam is first and foremost mother to a wonderful ten year old autistic Son.  In addition to that Miriam has a background in education and health.  She has combined all of these super powers by becoming founder of Involve Autism Dublin 6 Dublin 6W.  Miriam is a pleasure to speak with about parenting an autistic child in Ireland.Understanding Autism – Why you should have a listen!This episode is absolutely packed with amazing information to help identify and understand autism.  Miriam explains why she has ended up fighting for the rights of her child and many more in a similar situation who were left without an appropriate school placement in their local community. I was lucky to be able to pin Miriam down for a chat because she is so incredibly busy advocating on behalf of her own and many autistic children.  Miriam has made huge progress with the support and partnership of her husband,  Involve Autism parents, peers and friends.The questions we all need the answers to, but might be afraid to ask.Understanding autism is difficult, this is mainly because it presents differently in every adult and every child who is autistic. Just like every human, diversity exists and individuality must be recognised and valued.  I learnt that here are however, many common traits which may help with the identification of autism.  Here we discuss them all and how they effect young or older children.  We also answer the basic question – What is autism?When or why do children have to have an assessment of need if autism is suspected? Can our children not access support without it? Where do I even start to find out about what supports are available for my child?  All of these questions and more are answered by Miriam.Most importantly, Miriam shares some of the really useful resources she has come across on her parenting journey.  These can be helpful to parents who have not yet received confirmation of autism or for those who are trying to support their autistic child.Resources about Autism AsIAm – AsIAm Is Ireland's National Autism Charity. Autism Mamaí Ireland – Facebook Group for Parents of Autistic Children. Autism Families Ireland – Group is about helping and supporting each other and Vent if needed….Autistic persons, Parents, Teachers, SNAs , Grandparents, Brothers, Sisters and so on are all welcome. Inclusion Ireland – The National Association for People with an Intellectual Disability. Involve Autism D6, D6W and Surrounds Facebook page. Involve Autism D6, D6w and Surrounds Instagram page. Middletown Centre for Autism – Support the promotion of excellence throughout Northern Ireland and Ireland in the education of children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorders National Autistic Society UK – A highly informative UK based resource.Involving Autism within our CommunitiesWe chat about the absolute importance of all children playing a valued role within our communities.  Miriam explains that this is the basis for her frustration, children are routinely sent by bus or taxi to another community to access an appropriate education.  What hope does an autistic child have of successfully belonging within their community if they are excluded from it from the age of diagnosis.  This is not an acceptable way to deliver the right to education and it is not an acceptable social standard to tolerate.   There are differences in communication means and in developmental norms, but there are no differences in the right to feel valued and safe within your community.  We can and simply must do better!Some Communities have gotten it right!Miriam highlights the amazing achievements of some communities to provide a supportive framework and platform for autistic children, adults, and their families. Cottage Autism Network Wexford   and Galway Autism Partnership are prime examples.  There are sporting clubs nationwide making an effort to provide an environment where autistic kids can feel secure and enjoy sport.  This allows them to benefit both their mental and physical wellbeing.  Miriam mentioned Ranelagh Rockets but a quick google search brough up lists on AsIAm and many more local clubs progressing towards a more inclusive environment.Challenging, Daunting and Support is KeyIf you cannot find a support network in your area, see if there are any facebook groups such as the ones above which may be able to guide you in the right direction!  Miriam and her team have made significant improvements, especially in the area of education, in her local area  There is of course the potential for parents to start advocating within their own locality.  It's not for everyone and it certainly doesn't sound easy.  Parents of autistic children should not need to fight so hard and I am sad for our society that the needs of these vulnerable families have not been met.  As Miriam says, reach out, find support and there really is always hope.  You, and your children, are valued and all children deserve to belong.  Thank you for listening to Parenting an Autistic Child in Ireland with Miriam Kenny.Support this PodcastSimply following and reviewing this podcast can make a huge difference!I really want to continue to support parents and appreciate every one of you who take the time from your day to learn something new along with me in these Real Lives episodes!You can check out all of my previous episodes by clicking right here!Sale!Covid-19 Antigen Lollipop Test€1.95 €5.95Read moreSale!Salin Plus Air Purifier (Salt Therapy) – Respiratory Health€117.45 €160.00Add to basketSale!Salin Plus Replacement Filters – Double Pack Sale€70.50 €90.00Add to basket Hosted on Acast. 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Concerns the Government are rolling on through with environmental policy changes without any care that farmers are struggling to keep up.On June 9 we will get the draft of the Indigenous Biodiversity National Policy statement - this is all to do with the SNAs.This is while farmers are also trying to deal with policy changes on water, climate, conservation and the resource management act.So a joint letter from Beef and Lamb NZ, Federated Farmers and the Deer industry was sent to James Shaw, Damien O'Connor and David Parker asking for more time for consultation and analysis as well as relaying their concerns.Beef and Lamb NZ chief executive Sam McIvor joined Mike Hosking.LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerns the Government are rolling on through with environmental policy changes without any care that farmers are struggling to keep up.On June 9 we will get the draft of the Indigenous Biodiversity National Policy statement - this is all to do with the SNAs.This is while farmers are also trying to deal with policy changes on water, climate, conservation and the resource management act.So a joint letter from Beef and Lamb NZ, Federated Farmers and the Deer industry was sent to James Shaw, Damien O'Connor and David Parker asking for more time for consultation and analysis as well as relaying their concerns.Beef and Lamb NZ chief executive Sam McIvor joined Mike Hosking.LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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“It is totally unacceptable to have unqualified teachers or SNAs filling the role of absent teachers in schools and in particular National Schools. As a nation we must support our educationalists and in particular our Principal teachers fully.” That's the view of Senator Gerard Craughwell, who joined Kieran on the Hard Shoulder along with Simon Lewis a principal of Carlow Educate Together National School, and presenter of the podcast “If I were Minister for Education”... The Hard Shoulder Listen and subscribe to The Hard Shoulder on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

School caretakers are paid from the ancillary grant, which is given to all schools by the Department of Education each year based on the number of pupils enrolled in the school the previous year. This grant is also supposed to cover the wage of all ancillary staff including secretaries, cleaning staff, etc. but, in general, it doesn't cover much of those costs unless a school pays less than minimum wage. The Department of Education does not pay caretakers directly and like the secretary episode, if I were to make this episode as short as possible, the bottom line would be that school caretakers should simply be paid directly by the Department of Education in the same way teachers and SNAs are paid directly.

School caretakers are paid from the ancillary grant, which is given to all schools by the Department of Education each year based on the number of pupils enrolled in the school the previous year. This grant is also supposed to cover the wage of all ancillary staff including secretaries, cleaning staff, etc. but, in general, it doesn't cover much of those costs unless a school pays less than minimum wage. The Department of Education does not pay caretakers directly and like the secretary episode, if I were to make this episode as short as possible, the bottom line would be that school caretakers should simply be paid directly by the Department of Education in the same way teachers and SNAs are paid directly.

Principals are only paid by the DES to manage teachers, not SNAs, not caretakers, not secretaries nor bus escorts or anyone else. In this episode, I'm going to argue that if I were the Minister for Education, I would be paying principals for managing all members of a school team.

Principals are only paid by the DES to manage teachers, not SNAs, not caretakers, not secretaries nor bus escorts or anyone else. In this episode, I'm going to argue that if I were the Minister for Education, I would be paying principals for managing all members of a school team.

This bonus episode of The Australian Investors Podcast features Kanish Chugh, of ETF Securities.Kanish talks with Owen about the use of inverse and leveraged ETFs, such as LNAS & SNAS. The duo discuss the risks, opportunities, and when to use these types of products. Please note: the two investors do a good job of explaining some of the risks but always be mindful that using leveraged or inverse ETFs can be extremely risky. Always read an ETF's Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before investing.To learn more about ETF Securities' ETFs, follow this link: https://bit.ly/fundsETFSView more episodes: https://bit.ly/Australian-Investors-PodcastEpisode recorded: May 26th, 2021Episode recorded: May 26th, 2021INFORMATION WARNING Please note: ETF Securities is the issuer of LNAS & SNAS ETF, and guests appearing on the show may have an interest in some of the shares mentioned. Kanish works for ETF Securities, the sponsor of this podcast series. In short, always consider the risks of investing and read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS).This podcast contains general financial advice only, issued by The Rask Group Pty Ltd. You can view our Financial Services Guide (FSG) on the www.rask.com.au/fsg webpage. The information/advice in this podcast does not take into account your needs, goals or objectives, so speak with a licensed and trusted financial adviser before acting on it. Any performance metrics cited in this podcast should be considered hypothetical as the performance may not be accurate at the date you listen to the episode. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

This bonus episode of The Australian Investors Podcast features Kanish Chugh, of ETF Securities. Kanish talks with Owen about the use of inverse and leveraged ETFs, such as LNAS & SNAS. The duo discuss the risks, opportunities, and when to use these types of products. Please note: the two investors do a good job of explaining some of the risks but always be mindful that using leveraged or inverse ETFs can be extremely risky. Always read an ETF's Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before investing. To learn more about ETF Securities' ETFs, follow this link: https://bit.ly/fundsETFS View more episodes: https://bit.ly/Australian-Investors-Podcast Episode recorded: May 26th, 2021 INFORMATION WARNING Please note: ETF Securities is the issuer of LNAS & SNAS ETF, and guests appearing on the show may have an interest in some of the shares mentioned. Kanish works for ETF Securities, the sponsor of this podcast series. In short, always consider the risks of investing and read the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS). This podcast contains general financial advice only, issued by The Rask Group Pty Ltd. You can view our Financial Services Guide (FSG) on the www.rask.com.au/fsg webpage. The information/advice in this podcast does not take into account your needs, goals or objectives, so speak with a licensed and trusted financial adviser before acting on it. Any performance metrics cited in this podcast should be considered hypothetical as the performance may not be accurate at the date you listen to the episode. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

NZ Farmers are pushing back against bureaucratic Government and Local Council regulators (especially land grabs) due to no open communication, or open meetings and sharing of information and genuine consultation. Rob sees the farming sector throughout rural NZ being challenged like never before. Yes, there is water pollution, chemicals on the land, (huge stocking numbers - Corporate farms) and health issues that need to be continually addressed. However, what farmers have been experiencing though is escalating Governmental regulations, plus local Council intrusions into their lives by a hive of unknown bureaucrat regulators pushing an agenda, that in many ways is - one size fits all.  The United Nations Agenda21 and Agenda2030.  This adds to the recent GreenplanetFM.com - interview of Heather Meri Pennycook - where we cover many of the same issues - but worded differently, especially the expanding nation wide push back that continues to grow, via Groundswell, but with a very defined focus.    Yet, what's getting under the ‘farming sectors' skin is the extreme lack of face to face consultation and communication. especially the sharing of information at local gatherings, town hall meetings and villages. For the farmers it's just more paperwork, and compliance. Like the Emperors of the past exacting tribute from the peasants  and having an intermediary, the Governor collects taxes and that one follow ‘dictats' - without human contact and open discussions. This has resulted in the Groundswell uprising and farm tractors descending on villages, towns and cities across NZ with a follow up statement that this will occur again mid August if the Govt and local Councils do not front up. Yes, it's about the pace of change - on the back of climate change - increasing storms, encroaching sea levels and weather*events but it's being run by bureaucrats - who have no skin in the game - with  no financial risk involved making demands on a map somewhere. Plus, most bureaucrats have never been out in stormy cold weather - in the wind and the rain, helping cows calve or sheep stuck in a drain, or dealing with a flood, fallen trees etc etc. Yet it's about SNA's. What is an SNA? SNA stands for Significant Natural Area and they are becoming  important whichever way you look at them. Forest and Bird says they are "New Zealand's most important remnants of native habitat - places where rare or threatened plants or animals are still found". However  after the signing of the United Nations Rio' Agreement in 1992 - NZ committed to Agenda 21 and more lately, Agenda2030 - so as to impel environmental and ecological change by 2030. Hence the 'so-called' hurry'.   However the fine print and the detail is all hidden in plain sight.  Like the 17 United Nations sustainability development goals - they look and sound wonderful - we are going to eradicate poverty and have equality - have a sustainable future and look after our environment.   But, if you go to www.aag.org.nz  - and download the fine print of what that Agenda actually is - and it's a 352 page document - it virtually covers every aspect of our lives - healthcare, education  - and a stock take every single living being and resource and mineral on the planet - so that ‘they' can ‘stock take' everything thing - eventually right across our country - and more and more are saying - control it. https://forbiddenknowledgetv.net/rosa-koire-agenda-2030-is-totalitarian-takeover/ From your reading you will see that the Agenda wants to eradicate that which is not sustainable - and that is - the private ownership of land. i.e. farming - private ownership of motor vehicles, roading, irrigation, ski fields, golf courses - even the family unit - in their eyes is listed as unsustainable. That this is something that ‘bureaucrats' want to eradicate. So once we read the fine print we become aware of where our Government is taking us, Be it National or Labour (Greens) - that due to no consultation that this ‘unconscious' legislation is crippling our agricultural sector - starts to make sense. That everyone has to do their own research - bypassing Google and using Duckduckgo.com because if you are not aware of what's in the fine print - and you learn this for the very first time - it will sound quite bazaar - so the imperative is for all NZers to see what is being planned for our future - and if you are a parent - your children's future. (and that you have been cut out of the dialogue with zero say). Note, that anyone who criticises the Govt narrative is deemed by the Govt as a ‘conspiracy theorist' - however when you read the fine print you realise that this is ‘not theory.' On the AAG.org.nz web site you can see the video for yourself of the NZ Prime Minister stating that this Labour Government is going to carry out all the contingencies of the Agenda2030. Plus the link to the UN Agenda document. Many NZ farmers, contrary to common belief, are not farming for the money - it's the lifestyle they love and they wish to hand their farm on to their children and future family generations. However certain contingencies within the UN Agenda2030 - make their plans basically unobtainable.  Now - this has never even been a serious discussion with NZ farmers.  This is a far ranging plan that in essence wants to do a full stock take on all biota within the biosphere and all inanimate things as well. For example, on the microcosm - a corporation completes an annual ‘stock take' of everything that corporation incorporates.  For example: Land - buildings, automobiles, trucks, bulldozers, (aeroplanes, ships) office equipment stationary, stock - be it live stock, (animals) and product (wheat, soy, maize - iron ore, oil, etc) and what monies they have in the bank, stocks, shares, gold, silver, bitcoin, IOU's, sureties etc. What the Agenda2030 does - is stocktaking of everything in every country so that countries assets are known by the bureaucrats in a UN building somewhere and they then command how a farm shall be run and governed on a planetary scale.  Yet, that bureaucrat may not know squat about farming and the culture - and especially the prevailing weather, climate etc of that particular farming region.  It is this macro managing from afar that is disturbing. Just have a look at how the WHO - the World Health Organisation acted over the last 18 months to see how their edicts are given out.        This is where Agenda21 is leading us. So that those ‘who make the decisions' can see what is happening on our whole planet at any time, but with a limited understanding of how farmers may live. To them they do not want to distinguish countries as such - but see just ‘trading blocks' - North America, South America, Asia, Africa, Europe etc. At this moment they are still piecing together how these so-called Trading blocks will fit. Or at least make it public. Though National Party Leader Jim Bolger signed the 1992 Rio de Janeiro Agenda2, it was John Key who signed Agenda2030 - so for the farmers of NZ - they have to realise that a huge percentage of them voted for the National political party run by these two Prime Ministers. - that in many ways is aiding and abetting the  silent, stealthy and hidden program that is being rolled out now. This is where there is a gigantic gap between the Agriculture Action Group and Groundswell - https://groundswellnz.co.nz/ have a huge chasm to cross. AAG.org.nz see the global clamp coming on fast whilst the Groundswell supporters basically think that getting rid of the Labour Party will save them. This is where they have been hoodwinked by National Party politicians not telling the truth or saying that the UN Agendas are conspiracy theories - when in fact - National are basically as donkey deep into the take over of NZ as Labour and the rest of the political apparatus. There were a number of National Political Party representatives in the crowd at the NZ wide Friday Groundswell event - who remained quiet, keeping their head down - because they do not want a discussion around Agenda21 or Agenda2030 - because then the farmers would become wise to the fact that Labour and National are just different wings of the same pterodactyl.   The Paris Climate Treaty was signed by National Party Ministers Paula Bennet and Simon Bridges at the end of 2015. The Zero Carbon Act was passed with unanimous support from National in 2019 which makes the legal changes required from the Paris Climate Treaty previously signed. So Groundswell farmers and rural people have to see that this change that is being enforced - is beyond NZ politics. Just 2  months ago, one of the largest protests seen in the Far North saw Māori converge on the Far North District Council offices, opposing the council's plans to declare large swathes of land as SNAs – significant natural areas. Māori saw it as a breach of their rights as landowners and were upset at a lack of consultation, but it wasn't just Māori who were part of the hīkoi. They were joined by significant numbers of Pākehā farmers and property owners, a fact veteran activist Hone Harawira remarked upon.   https://www.armstrongeconomics.com/world-news/civil-unrest/only-the-french-know-how-to-protest/ The Great Reset Now as an adjunct to the United Nations Agendas - we now have from - stage left the emergence of the World Economic Forum out of Davos, Switzerland. You will have read snippets and heard sound bites of the super rich and celebrities, flying there in private jets taking up runway parking space at the airport as they descend on their annual glittering conferences to engage in ‘how we are going to solve world problems.'  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JB9-uL9o-w  - 4 IMPORTANT minutes  This is the showcase event of the likes of political figures, business leaders and cultural leaders …. under the heading of various vernacular like …Successful Global Corporate CEO and Entrepreneur or internationally acclaimed actor, fashion icon and mental health ambassador - all to win the younger unknowing, wannabes over etc.  Or Global Shapers, Young Global Leaders, and Social Entrepreneurs - Thought Leaders etc  - all among the Elite - rubbing shoulders - ‘being friendly'  do you remember when rock musicians like Bob Geldof and the lead singer from U2  and a stream of film stars hobnobbed at these type of events. Be it Tony Blair, Prince Charles, Leonardo Di Caprio, Bill Gates, go do a duckduckgo.com - search and watch the WEF videos - you will see them ‘conveniently' placed in the videos - to get your ‘buy in' and convince you that what frontman Klaus Schwab is doing - is going to be good for you, the rest of humanity and the planet as a whole.  But they never speak of one's heart, of love, of soul, spirit - it is a Godless organisation. Some would say that communists like it very much - specifically for that very reason.   This is very sophisticated propaganda - to swing the youth - especially in the tech, smart phone, chat world to ‘ready them to transition to a world that as the World Economic Forum stated and then quickly withdrew - that ‘by 2030 we will own nothing and we will be happy'.  NZer's across this country have to become very alert and savvy to this global marketing machine and 'thought adjuster' - as its agenda is total world control with a mandate from the United Nations.    Bood security is possibly the only single issue on which all New Zealanders can agree...and as you see the breakdown of supply chains around the world - especially America  it could very well create famine and unbeknown to most - food shortages are a significant part of the "Great Reset".   Strategy Going Forward. Wisdom is finding the weakest point in the global media strategy and focusing all available energy on …exposing the truth - that means , the many groups with grievances against this seemingly corrupt government would be wise to (1) shun attempts to "politicise" their issues and (2) put put some of their good activist energy into supporting the farmers.  Without a doubt, ALL issues confronting us are critical to our survival: 5G, the so-called "vaccine", climate (manipulated by geo-engineering), chemicals in food, water, soil etc.  This is hidden warfare, directed against US. Humans.   To win, we need everyone on board.   The Word Economic Forum have now silently made their move under cover of Covid - and are exposed and people are seeing their moves to use the lockdowns to take control of the world economy - They have all the world's great banks on board as well as all the world's media BBC, CNN, the New York Times, Washington Post, CBS, ABC NBC, - all the way down to the AUSTRALIAN, TvOne and TV3 to a greater extent Radio NZ, Talkback etc   and the status Quo are now moving as fast as they can to capture us all before we wake up en-mass and see what they have planned for us. https://sociable.co/government-and-policy/timeline-great-reset-agenda-event-201-pandemic-2020/ Hence the importance of getting to farmers before they become co-opted by the National Party and be hoodwinked and sidelined to not see the real issue - losing NZ's sovereignty and their farms as well.  When we talk about an awakening happening across NZ people are realising that even though we thought we were free - that in actual fact - NZ is a Corporation of the City of London and though you may not beleive this - each person born here is a chattel of the City fo London and even migrants - they in return become a chattel too - see previous interview of Jacques Windell https://www.ourplanet.org/greenplanetfm/jacques-windell-is-new-zealand-a-corporation-of-the-city-of-london   This is a taster - but you dear reader have to take this further. Snippets from this interview  SNA's Significant Natural Areas are taking this away from the farmers. With no compensation. It's destroying the economic viability of those properties … The need for binding Citizens Initiated Referendums As in the Cantons of Switzerland.  Blockchain technology integrated with this method of voting  - to make secure so it can not be corrupted and tampered with. NZ needing a Written Constitution  https://groundswellnz.co.nz/        https://aag.org.nz/ https://landfreedom.net/home.html Instead of google use for searches - duckduckgo.com Note that the World Economic Forum never mentions …heart, love, soul etc - it is Godless Check out …  rumble.com bitchute.com Brighten.com https://forbiddenknowledgetv.net/   This is a go to web site NZ Websites: www.thebuzz.nz www.therealnews.nz www.Voicesforfreedom.co.nz www.seemorerocks.is https://nzdsos.com Note that suburban and rural news papers are around 60% owned by one entity.  Vitamin C & D3 is very important for us to take to keep our immune system robust. Eat as much organic food as possible. Drink unsanitised water. Fresh air and daily walks for exercise are an imperative. That NZ is a Corporation of the City of London - this has shocked many unknowing people -  That no matter what, we are entering a new paradigm and we have to educate and learn that we are free beings and retain our sovereignty - yet on a planet of 7.8 billion beings - we meditate on a ‘planet of peace' and in ‘unity consciousness' - that we are an emerging global family. Everything is connected - we are in the 4th industrial revolution - which is AI - artificial intelligence driven plus has dictionary computers and surveillance over the internet. You have the Waihopai 5 Eyes listening system at Blenheim with its dictionary computers - listening for key words and automatically tracking and recording …  5G wireless radiation - and towers - turning off wifi at schools and kindergarten and hard wiring all devices in school rooms - especially around infants. Dirty power in buildings - rooms wired with electricity that are unhealthy - it's like living under overhead high power lines. Fairfax bought Rupert Murdoch's localised NZ newspapers about 60 in number across all the cities and rural areas - they only produce editorial and advertising - That media is not ally reworking to pull the strings of community together.  There is Neighbourly - but it is tightly hemmed in. It is not really open at the level of awakening NZ.  Rob Wilson is an excellent communicator. Apologies for the rushed job at this write up. One person can only do so much. :) Ps - I was shocked at how many of the farmers had taken the ‘shot'.  Turn your TV off - turn your radio off. I have, 25 years ago. Use alternative media above. Please.

Moves to protect New Zealand's biodiversity have West Coast farmers feeling under attack as they're dictated to over what they can do with their land. Are they carrying the can for the rest of us?  

Farmers are joining iwi and hapu to march in opposition to proposed SNAs - or Significant Natural Area - land restrictions.

A hīkoi will this morning make its way to the Far North District Council offices in Kaikohe. The march is in opposition to proposed SNA - or Significant Natural Area - land restrictions.  On Wednesday, Ministers called a halt to council plans that would see about 42 percent of land in the Far North redesignated as SNAs. Those marching say the plans amount to a land grab and the council must work with iwi to create a plan to protect local biodiversity instead of imposing rules.  Te Poari o Ngāti Wai chief executive Hūhana Lyndon spoke to Gyles Beckford.

A hīkoi will this morning make its way to the Far North District Council offices in Kaikohe. The march is in opposition to proposed SNA - or Significant Natural Area - land restrictions.  On Wednesday, Ministers called a halt to council plans that would see about 42 percent of land in the Far North redesignated as SNAs. Those marching say the plans amount to a land grab and the council must work with iwi to create a plan to protect local biodiversity instead of imposing rules.  Te Poari o Ngāti Wai chief executive Hūhana Lyndon spoke to Gyles Beckford.

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua have joined calls against a Far North District Council proposal, saying it could be seem as an unadulterated land grab. They are also warning councils moving too fast on the classifcation of Significant Natural Areas or SNA's that they will no doubt find themselves in court with iwi fighting to have their decisions overturned.  Up to 40-percent of land in Te Tai Tokerau - almost half of it Māori-owned - may be reclassified as SNAs, to protect the high number of native plants and animals. Māori opposing the council's approach say it undermines tino rangatiratanga and kaitiakitanga rights. Antony Thompson - general manager of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua told RNZ Māori News Director Māni Dunlop that some councils are moving too fast on this. 

Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua have joined calls against a Far North District Council proposal, saying it could be seem as an unadulterated land grab. They are also warning councils moving too fast on the classifcation of Significant Natural Areas or SNA's that they will no doubt find themselves in court with iwi fighting to have their decisions overturned.  Up to 40-percent of land in Te Tai Tokerau - almost half of it Māori-owned - may be reclassified as SNAs, to protect the high number of native plants and animals. Māori opposing the council's approach say it undermines tino rangatiratanga and kaitiakitanga rights. Antony Thompson - general manager of Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua told RNZ Māori News Director Māni Dunlop that some councils are moving too fast on this. 

This is a combined Reboot Republic & Echo Chamber podcast where Rory & Martin talk to Professor Anthony Staines of DCU, and the Independent Scientific Advocacy Group about the Government's latest 'Living with COVID' Plan. Anthony talks about the inadequacies of the plan, the need to adequately resource public health, provide supports for people to isolate, and why we have no statutory sick pay, and he talks about the potential hope but also challenges in the vaccination plan, and agrees with prioritisation of those working in high exposure areas such as teachers, SNAs, and carers. Anthony highlights the huge economic and social cost of failing to have a proper strategy and plan for Zero Covid. We also discuss the inequalities exacerbated in the pandemic, the two tier health system, and the failure of government to be brave enough to push for a real Zero Covid strategy and substantial change. Support this podcast and get access to hundreds of additional posts and Live shows, including Reboot 100 at patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Over 2,800 people have signed a petition calling on the Department of Education to formally accredit the first national training programme for SNAS in University College Dublin. Linda joins Niall on the line to speak about this.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 2,800 people have signed a petition calling on the Department of Education to formally accredit the first national training programme for SNAS in University College Dublin. Linda joins Niall on the line to speak about this. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This Reboot Republic Podcast talks to Angela Dunne, principal of Loughmore NS, Co Tipperary, and a representative of the National Principals' Forum, Jana Lyons, Primary School Teacher and trade union activist, and Christopher Davey, Secondary School teacher and trade union activist. We discuss the need for the Department of Education to listen to educators and schools, those who actually deliver education on the ground, rather than dictating from 'up high'. We ask where was the concern on the part of Government for SEN when they prioritised the opening of pubs and restaurants in December. The panel call for an end to the teacher and school bashing by Senior Ministers and parts of the media and to start working on bringing everyone together on a way forward that is safe for every partner in education. Teachers and principals are parents too, and it is really worth listening to Angela as she outlines her experience as a parent of a child with special needs and as a school principal. This is an important podcast that highlights the need to respect and include all partners in education in decision making, and to invest properly in SEN, SNAs, and education supports. Jana and Christopher also outline the importance of teachers engaging with their unions and the grassroots groups, in order to influence what is happening. Unity is strength, divided we fall. Support This Podcast.

In case you missed it, today has been designated GRMA day, a day dreamed up to make people say thank you to people working in schools over the last number of months. The idea is that at 11am on Friday, everyone in schools is being asked to play a video where various people are going to thank teachers, SNAs, secretaries, caretakers and anyone else that works in a school. In this episode I'll be trying to figure out why there's been no excitement around it but I'll thank someone by the end.

In case you missed it, today has been designated GRMA day, a day dreamed up to make people say thank you to people working in schools over the last number of months. The idea is that at 11am on Friday, everyone in schools is being asked to play a video where various people are going to thank teachers, SNAs, secretaries, caretakers and anyone else that works in a school. In this episode I'll be trying to figure out why there's been no excitement around it but I'll thank someone by the end.

When one looks at the number of agencies involved in education, one has to ask why there are so many and what do they actually do. The NCSE is the National Council for Special Education. Back when they started in 2003, there was very little work done in the area of special needs in education. It had a range of functions which were very necessary, and over the years, it was able to establish lots of research and lots of systems for allocating schools with resource hours and additional staff, in the form of SNAs. Back in the day, if I needed an SNA, I would make a call to my local NCSE officer (the SENO) and he or she would come to my school and allocate an SNA for a child that might require it. My resource hours were calculated on the number of children in my school who had particular needs – 5 hours per week for autism, and so on. Then the recession came. Then the cuts. Then the bureaucracy. What we now have is an organisation that is no longer needed. It has basically become a place where paper is pushed around. Children with additional and complex needs now beginning primary school are unlikely to get additional support for several months because so much red tape has been put in the way.

When one looks at the number of agencies involved in education, one has to ask why there are so many and what do they actually do. The NCSE is the National Council for Special Education. Back when they started in 2003, there was very little work done in the area of special needs in education. It had a range of functions which were very necessary, and over the years, it was able to establish lots of research and lots of systems for allocating schools with resource hours and additional staff, in the form of SNAs. Back in the day, if I needed an SNA, I would make a call to my local NCSE officer (the SENO) and he or she would come to my school and allocate an SNA for a child that might require it. My resource hours were calculated on the number of children in my school who had particular needs – 5 hours per week for autism, and so on. Then the recession came. Then the cuts. Then the bureaucracy. What we now have is an organisation that is no longer needed. It has basically become a place where paper is pushed around. Children with additional and complex needs now beginning primary school are unlikely to get additional support for several months because so much red tape has been put in the way.

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