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Contact responds to another report highlighting the SEND emergency

Wednesday 15 January 2025

Today the Public Accounts Committee has published its report into the SEND emergency together with recommendations for addressing it. Angie Fenn, Contact’s...
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Relief for clinically vulnerable youngsters and their families as some are given access to a Covid vaccine

Monday 19 July 2021
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New Scottish Child Disability Payment launches in pilot areas from next Monday

Monday 19 July 2021
A magazine cover titled "The Helpful Guide for Families with Disabled Children" shows an adult and a child engaged in an activity. The child is holding an object, possibly a toy, while the adult leans in, smiling supportively. The word "contact" is at the bottom.
It’s here – our newly updated “Helpful guide for families with disabled children”

Friday 16 July 2021
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Contact awards grants to 83 parent carer support groups

Tuesday 13 July 2021
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£2,800 raised for HemiHelp by school pupils

Monday 12 July 2021
Close-up of the front of a yellow school bus. The word "SCHOOL BUS" is prominently displayed above the windshield, which is slightly foggy from moisture. The bus has its stop signals and lights visible, and the image captures a cloudy day with bare tree branches in the background.
Do you live in England? Got a question about school transport?

Monday 12 July 2021
A young girl and an older woman are sitting at a glass-top outdoor table on a sunny day. The girl, dressed in a colorful floral dress, chats with the woman in her black floral outfit. The scene, set in a backyard with green grass and trees, is a serene moment.
Decision on offering Covid vaccine to vulnerable children urgently needed

Saturday 10 July 2021
A smiling man and boy sit together at a table in a busy, colorful ceramics painting studio. Both are in blue aprons and holding paintbrushes, with a clay figure and paint palette in front of them. Other people are painting at tables in the background.
Counting the Costs deadline extended – can you get us to 4,000?

Thursday 8 July 2021
A child wearing a yellow sleeve points to the beads on a colorful abacus, which features rows of beads in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Seated on a green carpet surrounded by scattered colorful blocks, the scene captures an engaging moment in early education.
England school bubbles to end from 19 July as lockdown eases

Tuesday 6 July 2021
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Covid restrictions to be lifted, leaving many clinically vulnerable children feeling unsafe

Monday 5 July 2021
A group of people stand in a circle with their hands stacked together in the center. Each person is wearing a colorful sweater, showcasing various textures and patterns. The image conveys a sense of unity and teamwork.
Celebrating everything parent carer forums do this National Co-production Week

Sunday 4 July 2021
The image features a logo with two light green hands holding a dark blue heart above the text "Listening Ear Service" in bold, dark blue letters, all set against a white background.
What is our Listening Ear service?

Friday 2 July 2021
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Are you worried about Universal Credit uplift ending?

Thursday 1 July 2021
Two closed books with red covers and white pages sit stacked on a wooden surface in front of a blackboard. The letters "ABC" are written in yellow chalk on the blackboard, and two pieces of chalk, one yellow and one blue, lie on the wooden surface.
English county councils warn of £1.3bn special educational needs deficit

Wednesday 30 June 2021
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314 lucky winners in first year of Contact’s Weekly Lottery

Friday 25 June 2021
A young boy wearing a blue striped shirt browses for books on a shelf in a library. The bookshelves are filled with a variety of books, and the boy is focused on selecting a book. The scene is well-lit and colorful.
Weaknesses in SEND system worsened during lockdowns, Ofsted and CQC find

Thursday 24 June 2021
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Help us campaign to reduce debt and financial worries for families

Thursday 24 June 2021
A group of seven young children dressed in various dinosaur costumes stand and sit together smiling and making playful, fierce poses. The background includes colorful artwork and decorations on a bulletin board. They appear to be in a classroom or play area.
Thank you to everyone who supported our Dinosaur Day!

Wednesday 23 June 2021