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Solving the SEND crisis – Education Committee launches major inquiry

Friday 20 December 2024

A cross-party group of MPs called the Education Select Committee has launches a new inquiry focused on finding short and longer term solutions to...
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Government publishes school attendance measures

Thursday 19 December 2024
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Christmas opening hours for our advice and information helpline services

Thursday 19 December 2024
Three children wearing blue vests sit at a table in a classroom. The child in the center stands, smiling and making a peace sign. The other two, seated on either side, also smile and make peace signs. Art supplies and papers are on the table.
Thanks for supporting our Lifeline Appeal

Wednesday 18 December 2024
A woman with and two children stand outside, smiling and making hand signs. The older child wears a black hoodie, the younger one has pigtails, all under a clear blue sky with trees in the background.
Almost 1/3 families with disabled children live in unsuitable homes 

Monday 16 December 2024
Disabled child and non-disabled children taking part in a finger painting activity
Inclusive winter holiday events around Scotland

Thursday 12 December 2024
Parent campaigners in parliament with MP Ben Coleman
Parent campaigners take Counting the Costs to parliament

Thursday 5 December 2024
A teacher and a young student with Down syndrome examine a small green object through a magnifying glass, amidst tools and electronic components. The student in the red jacket listens intently as the teacher smiles.
Government announces £780m SEND capital funding

Thursday 5 December 2024
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Families forced out of labour market amid rising costs

Wednesday 4 December 2024
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Double your donation to life-changing services today

Tuesday 3 December 2024
A teacher helps students with a craft activity at a table covered with colorful paper. Children surround the teacher, some focused on the project, while others look on. The wall displays kid artwork, including a snowman and a tree.
Your top questions on EHC plans answered

Thursday 28 November 2024
A child sits on a bus seat, with their hand near their mouth, looking out the window. Light filters through the bus's blue-tinted interior. Other passengers can be seen seated in the background.
Children’s social care inquiry reopens

Wednesday 27 November 2024
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Contact’s parent carer Chair calls for your support

Tuesday 26 November 2024
Baby in a pushchair
Extra sessions to have a say on plans to on disabled children’s social care law in England

Monday 25 November 2024
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Invite your MP to meet families

Friday 22 November 2024
A young child in a wheelchair holds an orange paddle, engaging in a game with a blue foam stick held by another person. The child is wearing a blue jacket and pink pants. The setting appears to be an indoor recreational space.
Double your donation and unlock £000s for families

Wednesday 20 November 2024
Contact staff member Rachel with her husband and son
Last chance to take our school transport survey

Friday 15 November 2024
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Tuesday 12 November 2024
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Reform of mainstream school for children with SEND

Friday 8 November 2024