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National Audit Office report says Special Educational Needs system in England is in urgent need of reform

Thursday 24 October 2024

Picture of young man with his arm around an older woman

Scotland moves closer towards law on child restraint in school

Wednesday 2 October 2024

Medical staff walking through hospital ward away from camera

State of NHS investigation published

Friday 13 September 2024

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

Thursday 27 June 2024

Home education in the news

Thursday 20 June 2024

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

Friday 14 June 2024

Ask your local candidates to stand for disabled children’s rights!

Tuesday 11 June 2024

DCP banner - Only 1 in 5 disabled young people feel that they have the right formal support to achieve the things they want in life.

Disabled young people speak out on Sky News

Tuesday 4 June 2024

Three piles of coins on a desk next to calculator

Universal Credit: Managed Migration, your questions answered

Thursday 23 May 2024

Classroom doors open to empty school hallway

Safety Valve Agreements -how they impact disabled children and their families

Thursday 16 May 2024

Mum Samantha reacts to Spring Budget 2024

Wednesday 6 March 2024

Young man in wheelchair sat outside house

Contact calls for increase in the Disabled Facilities Grant

Wednesday 7 February 2024

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

Carer’s Allowance £7 earnings limit rise lets down carers and limits choices once again

Wednesday 30 November 2022

Finding suitable childcare during school holidays and term time

Thursday 14 July 2022

Thanks to families showing support for Out of Energy campaign

Wednesday 1 June 2022

Delays to housing adaptations is blighting disabled children’s lives

Wednesday 6 April 2022

Chancellor fails to recognise huge extra costs of disabled households in Spring Statement

Wednesday 23 March 2022

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