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Solving the SEND crisis – Education Committee launches major inquiry

Friday 20 December 2024

A cross-party group of MPs called the Education Select Committee has launches a new inquiry focused on finding short and longer term solutions to...

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Holiday time… is fast approaching or already here!

Thursday 4 July 2024

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Deputyship and Court of Protection workshop for rare parent carers

Wednesday 3 July 2024

Adult and child water sensory play
New sensory processing podcast & free parent workshop

Tuesday 2 July 2024

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School transport concerns in Birmingham and beyond

Monday 1 July 2024

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Parents come together for second rare condition conference

Friday 28 June 2024

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Carer Support Payment rolled out to three new areas of Scotland this week

Thursday 27 June 2024

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School attendance figures in England reveal more children with an EHC plan are out of school

Thursday 27 June 2024

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Three ways the next government can improve England’s education system

Tuesday 25 June 2024

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Last chance ahead of the election

Tuesday 25 June 2024

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“Alarming” collapse of learning disability nursing warns RCN

Tuesday 25 June 2024

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Home education in the news

Thursday 20 June 2024

Montage of lots of children wearing green DinoDay t-shirts while taking on the DinoDay Challenge 2024
It’s big. It’s green. And it’s finally here – happy DinoDay!

Wednesday 19 June 2024

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Appealing to the SEND Tribunal in England: Get advice at our Facebook Q&A on 27 June

Wednesday 19 June 2024

Assistive Devices for Gaming Tech
Gaming and tech for everyone!

Tuesday 18 June 2024

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Party manifestos: What’s in it for disabled children?

Monday 17 June 2024

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Contact partnering with Make-A-Wish to bring magical wishes to families

Friday 14 June 2024

Reduce - roadmap for government 2024
Ask your local candidates to stand for disabled children’s rights!

Tuesday 11 June 2024

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Key dates: Are you ready to vote?

Tuesday 11 June 2024