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Primary school children eating their school meal

Making sure parent voices are heard in the Schools White Paper consultation

Wednesday 29 April 2026

Since the Schools White paper for England was published, there's been growing concern from parents about the proposals and about whether their...
A woman stands beside a Contact information stall and banner for families with disabled children. The banner features photos of smiling people and provides contact details for support services in Scotland.
Live in Scotland? We’ve got lots of events happening this autumn

Wednesday 17 September 2025
A young woman and a girl with Down syndrome are sitting at a table together. The girl is holding wooden toy blocks, and they are making eye contact. The woman appears to be speaking about school strikes while the girl listens intently in the cozy, indoor setting.
MPs speak up for the rights of children and young people with SEND

Tuesday 16 September 2025
Children painting pottery supervised by parent
Law Commission recommends radical reform of disabled children’s social care law

Tuesday 16 September 2025
Fight for Ordinary Disabled Children's Partnership's new campaign logo
Parents take to parliament to call for SEND action

Monday 15 September 2025
Contact's By Your Side hospitals team
We’re looking for volunteers for our stand at Great Ormond Street Hospital

Thursday 11 September 2025
Doctor and child with stethescope
Making hospitals better for children and young people with sensory processing differences 

Wednesday 10 September 2025
Piggy bank with 'Child Trust Fund' written on the side
Media training for parents on Child Trust Funds

Tuesday 9 September 2025
Disabled teenager sat at a desk being helped by their teacher.
Increased eligibility for entitlement to Child Benefit for 16-19 year olds

Monday 8 September 2025
A mum hugs her son on a sofa in front of a window.
As social care reform nears crucial turning point do you have an experience to share?

Friday 5 September 2025
Parent sitting in school staircase talking to fed up child
Education secretary announces new behaviour and attendance hubs in England as the school year starts

Thursday 4 September 2025
A mother holds a baby whose back is covered in chicken pox
Free chickenpox vaccination to be made available

Thursday 4 September 2025
Two girls hugging in front of school bus
A parent carer responds to Richard Tice’s comments on school transport

Wednesday 3 September 2025
A couple smile alongside their son in a wheelchair, all smiling
‘Can’t describe the hope this brings’: two more parent carers win £1k in charity lottery

Tuesday 2 September 2025
A group of people, including children and adults, wearing red helmets and climbing harnesses, are standing in an outdoor area with a wooden fence and a climbing wall in the background. They look happy, with one child making a hand gesture towards the camera.
Government extends holiday free meals programme

Monday 1 September 2025
Boy playing on the beach next to wheelchair
Summer days out to remember: Joy, connections and first-time adventures

Friday 29 August 2025
A woman and a young person with glasses and a hat are sitting close together, smiling warmly at the camera whilst riding disabled school transport in what appears to be a public transport setting.
Disabled teen refused school transport due to unfair ‘loophole’ in English law

Thursday 28 August 2025
Fight for Ordinary Disabled Children's Partnership's new campaign logo
Invite your MP to the Fight For Ordinary September drop-in!

Wednesday 27 August 2025
Potty training
Upcoming Brighter Beginnings workshops for early years parents

Tuesday 26 August 2025