At what point are those in corridors of power going to connect dots between the language they use which is quoted in press & media, woven through policies & guidance ↪️ how that influences practice from those within services ↪️ and impacts children, YP and families on the ground?
Looking@you @Ofstednews @educationgovuk @nadhimzahawi @cabinetofficeuk. Language rooted in climate of fear, division, intolerance is derivative, binary, segregating, othering, ableist + causes harm, adversity, drives up need. #ChooseWordsWisely #itsnotrocketscience
Policy using the language of intolerance, ideology, rhetoric, dogma harms vulnerable & disadvantaged families. It increases inequalities. Declines outcomes. Reduces GDP. Increases need on public purse. Join the dots. #BeTheChange Listen. Care. Review. Connect.
Words associated with policy that influence practice and have caused harm to many (service users, workforce, human beings) include: rigour, robust, resilient, discipline, behaviour, standards, assessment, sanction, consequences, attainment, instruction, inspection.
Advocacy should not harm. Strategic priorities should help. Too much doing to. Not enough doing with. Co-designed policies which are co-produced from inception to execution with those with lived experience at grassroots is essential. Nothing about us without us.
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