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Government consults on school medical conditions guidance

Wednesday 11 March 2026

The Department for Education (DfE) is consulting on updated statutory guidance for supporting pupils with medical conditions and allergies in schools.  The draft guidance...
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Children’s social care consultation event

Tuesday 1 August 2023
A hospital corridor with blue partition curtains lining both sides. A person in red scrubs walks down the hallway, while another person is seen in the background. Sinks, hand sanitizers, and various medical equipment are visible along the walls.
“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
Jasmin is struggling to find suitable holiday childcare for her son, Max
9/10 families unable to find suitable holiday club for their disabled child this summer

Friday 14 July 2023
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Government publishes updated school transport guidance

Thursday 13 July 2023
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Congratulations to our two newest parent carer lottery winners!

Tuesday 11 July 2023
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Have your say to make safeguarding work for disabled children

Monday 10 July 2023
Mum and teenage daughter reading a chemistry textbook together at home
Disabled children’s post-16 education in England: Get advice at Facebook Q&A

Friday 7 July 2023
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Celebrate our Weekly Lottery’s 3rd birthday with a free draw!

Wednesday 5 July 2023