In this powerful update episode, Sarah is joined by campaign co-founder Nick Smart to share the latest progress on Silenced by Support - the national campaign fighting against the misuse of support plans in UK schools.

Together, they reflect on how it all began, what’s been achieved so far, and the next steps in taking the movement from the Facebook group into Parliament, the press, and beyond.

You’ll hear about:

• The origins of Silenced by Support and how the report was created
• The growing national database of testimonies and teacher experiences
• The letter to the Education Secretary and MPs
• Media coverage and ongoing discussions with broadcasters
• The vital next phase: fundraising, mobilisation, and writing to MPs

This episode is both sobering and motivating - a reminder of why the campaign exists and how collective voices can bring about change.

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Visit The Silenced By Support Website Here
to read the full report, join the mailing list, and contact the team.

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• Education Support
• The Samaritans
• Mind
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Edited with finesse by our Podcast Super Producer, Mike Roberts of Making Digital Real