News and media
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Concerned about your child’s attendance at school in England?
Wednesday 2nd December 2020
Ask our experts on Facebook this Monday 7 December We are running a special Facebook Q&A nextMonday 7 December between 10.30am-12pm, when you can ask our education advisers any questions or worries you have about your child's attendance at school in England.
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Many disabled children still not in school full-time and education and health support not back to pre-pandemic levels
Wednesday 2nd December 2020
Almost a quarter of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) are not in school full-time, many due to Covid. And education, health and social care support crucial to learning is not back to pre-pandemic levels.
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Annual Health Check for young people with a learning disability – Your Questions Answered
Tuesday 1st December 2020
Research shows this pandemic has made it more important than ever for people with learning disabilities to get extra help to stay healthy.
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Upper Tribunal finds that two year past presence test in DLA is unlawful
Monday 30th November 2020
In a recent decision the Upper Tribunal found that the two-year past presence test discriminated against two severely disabled children.
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First ever virtual parent carer participation conference starts today!
Monday 30th November 2020
Today sees the start of our first ever virtual Parent Carer Participation conference. Organised by Contact and the National Network for Parent Carer Forums, our annual conference is an opportunity to celebrate the impact of parent carer participation, take part in a packed programme of workshops and webinars, and hear from guest speakers including Government Ministers.
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Want to know more about Parent Carer Forums and how to get your voice heard?
Friday 27th November 2020
Join our free webinar on Thursday 3 December between 7 -8pm to find out more about what Parent Carer Forums are about and how they make a real difference to local services for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and their families.
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Contact welcomes Lib Dems Stand Up for Carers campaign
Thursday 26th November 2020
The Liberal Democrats have today launched a Stand Up for Carers campaign, to coincide with Carer’s Rights Day.
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Grab some Black Friday Bargains from us!
Thursday 26th November 2020
We’re offering up to 20% off on selected toys, clothes and practical products for children with additional needs in our online Fledglings’ shop from tomorrow, Friday 27th until Monday 30th November.
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Concerned about getting the right support for your child in school ? Take a look at our brand new parent workshops!
Tuesday 24th November 2020
If you want to know more about how to get the right support in school for your child with additional needs then our new workshops could be just what you’re looking for.
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Parents urged to get young people with learning disabilities registered for an annual health check
Monday 23rd November 2020
Parents are reminded to get their young people added to the GP learning disability register so they do not miss out on their annual health check.
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