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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...
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Deadline approaches to make sure tax credits payments for your 16-19 year old don’t stop

Tuesday 15 August 2023
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Calling all practitioners – did you know Contact is now certified CPD provider?

Monday 14 August 2023
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School transport for disabled children in England: top 5 questions answered

Friday 11 August 2023
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At risk children and carers in line for autumn Covid booster

Thursday 10 August 2023
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Good News on Child Trust Funds

Friday 4 August 2023
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Summer holiday strategies for your family

Thursday 3 August 2023
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Children’s social care consultation event

Tuesday 1 August 2023
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“Unjustifiable and avoidable” gaps in healthcare for people with a learning disability from ethnic minorities 

Monday 31 July 2023
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MPs call for urgent reform of NHS dentistry including for disabled children

Friday 28 July 2023
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Education Committee says government ‘has more work to do’ on landmark childcare reforms

Thursday 27 July 2023
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MPs warn nearly a million teens missing out on savings in Child Trust Funds

Wednesday 26 July 2023
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Live in England? Got a question about school transport? Ask our expert advisers!

Wednesday 26 July 2023
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Two more parent carers scoop £1k cash prize playing the Contact Weekly Lottery!

Monday 24 July 2023
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Support for parents of children with autism in the Midlands and London

Saturday 22 July 2023
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Take action on lack of holiday childcare for disabled children

Friday 21 July 2023
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Our DinoDay fundraising total roars past £15k!

Friday 21 July 2023
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Your top questions about post 16 education in England answered

Thursday 20 July 2023
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Workshop for London and Midlands parent carers – strategies to help you support your child this summer

Monday 17 July 2023