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£3billion cash injection to increase local school spaces for children with special educational needs in England

Friday 12 December 2025

The government has announced £3billion to increase the number of mainstream places for children with special educational needs in England. The money...
Classroom doors open to empty school hallway
MPs recommend mental health absence code and expansion of free school meals to reduce parent fines and tackle school absence

Wednesday 27 September 2023
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Watch our Free School Meals webinar

Tuesday 26 September 2023
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£300 cost of living payment dates announced

Monday 25 September 2023
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Councils in England waste £60 million on court disputes about support for children with special educational needs

Monday 25 September 2023
Event flyer for TSC drop in day on 30 September 2023 at Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow
Contact Scotland hosting TSC drop-in day – come along!

Thursday 21 September 2023
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Have your say on eye testing in special schools

Wednesday 20 September 2023
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Lawyers lend support to free school meals campaign

Tuesday 19 September 2023
A group of four people are smiling and laughing together in an outdoor park with playground equipment in the background. The sky is clear with a few scattered clouds. They are dressed warmly in jackets and hoodies, suggesting a chilly day.
Let’s talk about Matthew!

Thursday 14 September 2023
Universal Credit sign in job centre window
Government consults on changes to benefits Work Capability Assessment

Tuesday 12 September 2023
Child celebrating in a cloud of confetti after parent wins the lottery
Parent carers take home £23k in jackpot prizes

Friday 8 September 2023
Doctor giving child a vaccination
Autumn flu and Covid vaccine programmes to start next week

Wednesday 6 September 2023
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Do you care for a child with a rare condition – join our online event on 4 October

Monday 4 September 2023
Healthy lunchbox on a wooden table filled with cheese sandwich, fruit, nuts, milk, orange juice and a green apple.
Book your place on our Free School Meals webinar

Monday 4 September 2023
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Disabled children still excluded from school more than non-disabled peers

Wednesday 30 August 2023
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Calls intensify for energy social tariff

Friday 25 August 2023
Family on a bus in Kew gardens
Contact first: Research grant awarded to investigate what deters under-represented communities from accessing health care services

Wednesday 23 August 2023
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A good reason to be kind to yourself if you’re struggling this summer holiday

Friday 18 August 2023
A child finger painting at a desk
Have your say on government plans to improve the lives of disabled people

Thursday 17 August 2023