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What does the SEND white paper mean for post-16 students in England? 

Tuesday 14 April 2026

The SEND / schools white paper has a focus on improving outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and...
Child and parent looking at lava lamp
Have your say about improving care and support for people living with rare conditions

Monday 13 April 2026
A group of people sit on logs around a smoky campfire in a muddy, wooded area. Food is cooking on the barbeque, and the setting looks wet and chilly. Some people wear hats and jackets.
Wales dads meet for Bushcraft wellbeing workshop

Friday 10 April 2026
A graphic with a hand holding a loudhailer and text urging support for families of disabled children in Scotland and Wales. It lists pledges for basic support, financial fairness, and family-centred decisions.
Tell your MSP and MS candidates: End the battle for families with disabled children

Thursday 9 April 2026
A smiling man with short fair hair and a trimmed beard wears a black vest with the word "contact" in yellow text on the front, standing against a plain white background.
Meet Justin, a teacher from Devon running the London Marathon for Contact

Wednesday 8 April 2026
A smiling baby with light hair sits on a pink potty. Dressed in a white long-sleeved onesie, the baby holds a piece of white fabric or diaper. The background features a wooden cabinet and colorful toys, evoking a sense of growth similar to embarking on professional development courses. The baby appears content and playful.
Early years in the SEND White Paper: What families need to know

Tuesday 7 April 2026
Family together smiling
What to do if your child’s DLA award should be reviewed

Monday 6 April 2026
White radiator with heating controls on the front
How to access extra help with heating oil costs

Friday 3 April 2026
A performer in colourful, nature-themed attire and a feathered headdress holds a crystal ball, entertaining a group of children and adults sitting on fallen leaves in a forest clearing.
Join us for a summer of woodland events in Yorkshire

Thursday 2 April 2026
One of Contact's London Marathon runners wearing a running shirt with Contact's logo on it
Gosport mum takes on London Marathon challenge to raise vital funds for Contact

Wednesday 1 April 2026
A young pupil in a blue polo shirt using an abacus as a teacher crouches next to her looking on.
Delivering health support as part of Education, Health and Care plans

Tuesday 31 March 2026
HemiHelp event - boy wearing glasses and stripy top, standing on trampoline
Date of Universal Credit health element cuts fast approaching

Monday 30 March 2026
A young girl and an older woman stand close together outdoors, both smiling gently at the camera. They wear light purple and pink shirts, and greenery is visible in the background.
31 March an important deadline for some families

Friday 27 March 2026
A woman stands outside the Department for Education building holding a letter addressed to the Secretary of State, requesting action for disabled children’s transport and showing support from 6,200 people.
Nearly 6,500 families call on education secretary Bridget Phillipson to close post-16 transport loophole

Thursday 26 March 2026
Lots of children dressed up in dinosaur costumes as part of DinoDay
Invite your child’s nursery or primary school to take part in DinoDay!

Wednesday 25 March 2026
School children in a row at a desk writing with pencils
SEND reform plans raise concerns – your views matter more than ever

Tuesday 24 March 2026
A child with face paint talks to an adult at an outdoor event. The adult wears a white "Contact" t-shirt for a charity supporting families with disabled children. There are balloons, cups, and blurred people in the background, indicating a lively atmosphere.
Come along to our Northern Ireland family support event

Monday 23 March 2026
A woman kneels next to a smiling young boy using a blue and grey walker outdoors on a paved surface. The boy wears a red shirt and the woman has long dark hair and glasses.
New Welsh DLA videos and benefit changes guide

Friday 20 March 2026
A girl wearing headphones smiles whilst using a laptop, with a woman beside her also smiling and looking at the screen. They appear to be enjoying the activity together in a home setting.
Call for evidence opens on Personal Independence Payment

Thursday 19 March 2026