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Friday 15th January 2021

As we continue to learn how to live with this 'new normal', many families with disabled children continue to battle with a system that is stacked against them. Sadly, the reality is that for many families this is nothing new, and the pandemic has only helped amplify these issues.

Covid vaccine and the situation for families with disabled children highlighted on ITV Tonight

Thursday 14th January 2021

ITV Tonight's programme Vaccine: When will I get one? highlights why it's so important to vaccinate parent carers as soon as possible - to not only protect them from the virus, but also give protection to their children, some who are clinically extremely vulnerable.

Government publishes guidance on school closures in England

Wednesday 13th January 2021

We wanted to let you know about new guidance the government has published over the last week around the closure of schools in England.

Families in Scotland - join our free workshops!

Tuesday 12th January 2021

What a start to 2021. With yet another lockdown upon us, why not book onto our new series of free online workshops designed especially for parent carers in Scotland?

Don't miss the deadline for primary school applications

Tuesday 12th January 2021

This Friday 15 January is the deadline for families in England applying for primary school places. We've published new information to help you navigate the process of finding a school that's right for your child.

Who can still attend school during the lockdown in England?

Thursday 7th January 2021

As part of the national lockdown in England, primary and secondary schools and colleges have closed for the majority of pupils, while early years settings remain open. All pupils not in school will receive remote learning.

Scotland schools close as part of national lockdown

Monday 4th January 2021

Schools will close for the majority of pupils until 1 February 2021 as part of a national lockdown beginning at midnight today, First Minister for Scotland Nicola Sturgeon has announced.

Parent carers added to Covid-19 vaccine priority list across the UK

Monday 4th January 2021

The government's vaccine committee has revised its recommendations to include unpaid carers in the vaccine priority list.

Goodbye 2020 and looking forward to a happier new year

Friday 1st January 2021

2020 has been quite a year for all of us and we’re proud that we’ve been able to continue to be there for families with disabled children when they needed us, perhaps more than ever before.

Breaking news: Change in plan for return to school for secondary school students in England - what does it mean for children with SEND?

Wednesday 30th December 2020

Breaking news: Change in plan for return to school for secondary school students England – what does it mean for children and young people with SEND? Following the government’s announcement on 17th December outlining a proposed staggered return to school in January for mainstream secondary school pupils and college students in England, the government has today announced a new plan for the start of term.