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A group of children in a classroom with their arms raised. They are all wearing blue jumper school uniform.

What you think about SEN units

Wednesday 3 December 2025

Some mainstream schools in England have specialist units or resource bases that provide extra support to children with special educational needs (SEN)....
Front cover image of SEND and AP Improvement plan
Government’s long-awaited SEND Improvement Plan published today

Thursday 2 March 2023
Anna Bird, Contact's new CEO
Contact announces appointment of Anna Bird as new CEO

Thursday 2 March 2023
Rare Disease Daty 2023 web banner depicting pencil drawn illustrations of lots of people
Looking at our work with rare support groups on Rare Disease Day 2023

Tuesday 28 February 2023
Many disabled children are missing out on their free school meals. Contact is proudly supporting a parent-led campaign to provide food vouchers for disabled children who can’t access their meals. Join us at contact.org.uk/fsm
Free school meals – help us campaign by completing our survey

Tuesday 28 February 2023
Still from our new Strep A animation for parents
Watch our new animation about the signs and symptoms of Strep A

Tuesday 28 February 2023
Universal Credit sign on job centre window
Thinking about claiming Universal Credit for your disabled son or daughter?Get advice in our special Facebook Q&A this Thursday, 2 March

Monday 27 February 2023
A red vintage telephone handset is connected to a long, curly red cord, placed on a white surface. The handset has circular designs on the earpiece and mouthpiece. The rest of the phone is not visible in the image.
Contact’s Helpline team offer top grade service

Friday 24 February 2023
Dad helping child in wheelchair use accessibility ramp to get off a bus
Share your views on accessible transport

Thursday 23 February 2023
Hand putting money into a piggy bank
Watch our 3 new films about DLA in English, العربية (Arabic), Polski (Polish), and Soomaalida (Somali)

Wednesday 22 February 2023
Woman celebrating in confetti after winning the lottery
Parent carers among top winners of £35,000 in our weekly lottery

Tuesday 21 February 2023
Mum Danielle and daughter Thea on the beach
Free school meals scheme in London shows why we must ensure disabled children don’t miss out

Monday 20 February 2023
4 people holding bright coloured speech bubbles
Parent carer forum membership smashes 110,000!

Friday 17 February 2023
Mum and young boy outdoors, blue text box that reads: "Disability Living Allowance & Child Disability Payment - an introduction for parent carers. Facebook Q&A on 23 February"
New to DLA or Child Disability Payment? Get advice at our Facebook Q&A

Thursday 16 February 2023
Contact marathon runner 2023 Caroline from BBK solicitors
Are you looking to run the London Marathon? We have places!

Wednesday 15 February 2023
Child sneezing with a tissue in hand
Your Strep A questions answered

Tuesday 14 February 2023
Family on Brighton Beach with Brighton Pier in background
Help us make a difference in 2023

Friday 10 February 2023
A woman and a girl sit closely together on a couch, appearing thoughtful. The girl rests her head on the woman's chest, and the woman has her arm around her. A small black dog with a red collar is lying next to them on the couch. They are in a cozy, sunlit living room with plants on the windowsill.
Large increase in teenage girls identified as having a disability

Thursday 9 February 2023
Infographic showing common myths about claiming DLA
It’s time to bust some myths about DLA!

Wednesday 8 February 2023