@mdcomms

I run MD Communications. We build great reputations in professional services. Account no longer used - please find me on LinkedIn or md.communications on Insta

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mdcomms.co.uk
Joined August 2010
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Parent complaints ‘contributing to school staff quitting’ If they think it’s bad now, wait till they’re dealing with a deluge of SEND complaints if the #SENDreform proposals go through… tes.com/magazine/news/genera…

Parent complaints ‘contributing to school staff quitting’

Research comes amid a rise in the volume and complexity of complaints faced by schools, including an increase in AI-written grievances

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Melissa Davis retweeted
Catriona Moore@catrionamoore13May 13
Melissa is one of the bravest, most resolute and tenacious women I know. Anyone who still thinks the Govt's plans for SEND reform are on the right track needs to read this (and then have a word with themselves).
Special Needs Jungle@SpcialNdsJungleMay 13
NEW POST: Melissa Hayhurst, who, with her disabled daughter, has launched a judicial review of the DfE's SEND consultation, explains why Jessica's experience means they'll take the fight wherever it needs to go specialneedsjungle.com/daugh…
Image shows two pictures of Melissa with long blonde hair in her forties and Jessica, who is wearing protective headphones in one of the shots. the background is a purple colourised scales and gavel with a shot of the DfE's send reform's document cover in one of the scales cups

ALT Image shows two pictures of Melissa with long blonde hair in her forties and Jessica, who is wearing protective headphones in one of the shots. the background is a purple colourised scales and gavel with a shot of the DfE's send reform's document cover in one of the scales cups

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We have launched a new equality, diversity and inclusion strategy for the solicitors’ profession, which forms a key part of our 2025-2028 corporate strategy and promotes a more diverse, open and inclusive profession. ow.ly/BiXr50XsPsT
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💆‍♀️ It’s #SelfCareWeek from the 18th - 24th! You can’t pour from an empty cup 💧 Remember to take a moment for you 💙 What does self-care look like for you? @livewellsw @PHPlymouth #SelfCare #WellbeingFirst #MentalHealthMatters
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Last night's Reader's Feast celebrated our Autumn Reader Master Matthew Weait. Master Weait, thank you so much for your enormous contribution to the Inn's educational heritage, including introducing hundreds of students to the Treasurer to be Called to The Bar.
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NEW POST: The privacy dangers for children and their families in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Rose Arnold of campaign group Reclaim Rights for Children explains why they're concerned specialneedsjungle.com/priva…
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Did you know The Solicitors’ Charity developed its wellbeing offer after @LawCareLtd first Life in the Law study? In The Legal Pause, we explore how research shaped real solutions supporting solicitors in crisis. 🎧 thesolicitorscharity.org/the…
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IBA Events
@IBAevents7 Nov 2025
⚖️Thank you to all our wonderful colleagues who joined us for #IBAToronto making it a great success! We look forward to welcoming you again next year to our 2026 Annual Conference #IBACopenhagen 🇩🇰 🗓️4-9 October 2026 🌍Copenhagen Register Your Interest➡️ tinyurl.com/IBACopenhagen #law
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OU Law School@OU_Law5 Nov 2025
In this blog written for Pro Bono Week 2025, Kate Ritchie, Senior Lecturer in Law at The Open University Law School writes about the untapped power of pro bono. ow.ly/mP9Y50XkigA #WeDoProBono #ProBonoWeek
Start-ups Need Support Too! The Untapped Power of Pro Bono Blog post by Kate Ritchie, Senior Lecturer in Law

ALT Start-ups Need Support Too! The Untapped Power of Pro Bono Blog post by Kate Ritchie, Senior Lecturer in Law

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IBA News@IBAnews5 Nov 2025
‘Knowing that I am part of a continuum working to uphold the rule of law fills me with pride’, said IBA President Jaime Carey in a profile featured in Tuesday 4 November's edition of the IBA Daily News. Read more: tinyurl.com/mvvte67x #IBAToronto
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IBA Events
@IBAevents4 Nov 2025
Great to see Robert Ross @bobross_ from @BeneschLaw back at this year's IBA Annual Conference in Toronto. He certainly is powered by IBA networking and one of our finest advocates. #IBAToronto #WeAreIBA
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OU Law School@OU_Law4 Nov 2025
Can law go beyond humans? 🌍 This blog post from @OU_Law academics explores how legal systems are evolving to protect nature. Rivers, ecosystems, even wild rice are being granted rights in some places. 🌊🌾 Read more: ow.ly/SLyG50XjFav
Law at the End of Anthropocene? Blog post by Natalia Szablewska and Wannette Van Eg Dom – Tuinstra Please note that views expressed in these blog posts are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the OU Law School.

ALT Law at the End of Anthropocene? Blog post by Natalia Szablewska and Wannette Van Eg Dom – Tuinstra Please note that views expressed in these blog posts are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views or opinions of the OU Law School.

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IBA Events
@IBAevents3 Nov 2025
Jaime Carey, IBA President, extended a warm welcome to the 5500+ lawyers attending #IBAToronto and highlighted many of the important areas the IBA is proud to support, including @eyewitnessorg #HumanRights #IBA2025 #law
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Join the Middle Temple Disability Forum for an educational evening designed to support disabled aspiring barristers to their journey to pupillage, with panellists Master Karen Reid, Holly Girven, and Mark Henderson. Book now: loom.ly/xbTNbog
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One week to go until the sweetest week of the year 🎂 The #GreatLegalBake is almost here. Bake, share, and support #AccessToJustice this #ProBonoWeek🧁 👉 Join in: zurl.co/NnoLe
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Spend less time wanting and more time appreciating
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Have your say in the 2025 Financial Wellbeing in Law Survey 💬 Money can be hard to talk about in law, but your experience matters. Help shape better financial wellbeing support across the sector. Take part: 9i944pjfpq6.typeform.com/to/…
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"The government is to delay publishing its long-awaited overhaul of SEND provision in England as ministers seek to build a coalition among parents to support its changes" No surprise if true, given the strength of feeling of MPs at the recent debate. theguardian.com/education/20…

White paper on overhaul of Send provision in England put back to 2026

Plans had been expected this autumn but government wants more time to build support for changes

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The Bars, Faculty and Law Societies in the UK have come together and accused politicians of "irresponsible and dangerous" language that is putting lawyers at risk. Read on - mirror.co.uk/news/politics/l…

Lawyers warn of death threats after Reform and Tories' 'two-tier' claims

In an unprecedented intervention, six legal bodies, representing 250,000 lawyers, expressed “grave concern” over the language being used toward legal professionals

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When you register for the #GreatLegalBake, you can enter our photo competition 📸 Cakes will be judged by Toby Brown, Chair of Pro Bono Week & barrister @ProBonoWeekUK Share your creations on socials with #GreatLegalBake to enter 🍰 Register today zurl.co/sSg2j
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