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Consultations open on school accountability & Ofsted inspections

Tuesday 11 March 2025

The Department of Education (DfE) has opened a number of consultations for parents, carers and professionals to share their views on proposed...
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
Child with dinosaur toy
The little boy behind DinoDay and our successful DLA campaign

Saturday 19 June 2021
A woman with long, wavy hair smiles while holding a brightly colored children's book titled "Dance Oti". The book cover features cartoon characters dancing and a prominent central character in red on a yellow background.
TV star Oti Mabuse debuts inclusive children’s picture book!

Friday 18 June 2021
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Families agree that children’s social care system is ‘30-year-old tower of Jenga’

Thursday 17 June 2021
Covid vaccination bottle lying on surface
Write to JCVI about vaccines for clinically vulnerable children

Wednesday 16 June 2021
A man sitting at a table looks at a piece of paper while a woman, holding a small child, stands beside him. The man is focused on the paper, and the woman and child are looking at the laptop on the table. The room has maroon and beige walls with some floral decor.
What is Disability Living Allowance and how do I claim?

Wednesday 16 June 2021
Medical staff walking through hospital ward away from camera
Latest report on why people with learning disabilities die prematurely

Friday 11 June 2021
A vaccine vial labeled "Coronavirus Vaccine COVID-19, Injection Only" is held by gloved hands. A syringe is being inserted into the vial to draw out the vaccine. The background is yellow.
Contact urges government to urgently give clinically vulnerable youngsters access to the vaccine

Thursday 10 June 2021
Mum smiling at small daughter with toys at bedtime
Need help with your child’s sleep? Join our sleep practitioners for a Q&A

Thursday 10 June 2021