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A family of four, including two adults and two children, leans out from the windows and doorway of a green tram or train-like vehicle. They are smiling and appear to be enjoying their time, with greenery visible in the background.

MPs turn a long-overdue spotlight on children’s mental health and education

Tuesday 24 February 2026

The Education and Health and Social Care committees have teamed up to launch a joint inquiry into children and young people’s mental...
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How to share your views on schools white paper

Monday 23 February 2026
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Government announces new rights for children with SEND

Monday 23 February 2026
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Contact responds to Government’s £4 billion SEND investment

Monday 23 February 2026
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Government announces end to runaway independent special school fees

Friday 20 February 2026
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Disabled Children’s Partnership respond to white paper leak

Thursday 19 February 2026
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Contact responds to County Councils Network report about rising cost of school transport

Thursday 19 February 2026
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Contact’s ARFID podcast episode tells one mum’s powerful story

Wednesday 18 February 2026
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Invite your MP to help unlock savings for disabled young people

Tuesday 17 February 2026
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It’s Payroll Giving month!

Monday 16 February 2026
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Mum wins first £1k Contact Lottery jackpot of 2026 – as all new players get FREE gift

Monday 16 February 2026
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Further changes to Universal Credit health element rules from April

Friday 13 February 2026
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National Conference for parent carer forums 

Thursday 12 February 2026
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Inclusion bases for English secondary schools announced

Wednesday 11 February 2026
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Universal Credit and young people in education: Your questions answered

Monday 9 February 2026
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Legal aid and guardianship in Scotland: What parent carers need to know

Wednesday 4 February 2026
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Moving on to the next stage of education, for children with EHC plans

Tuesday 3 February 2026
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What to expect when SEND reforms are published

Monday 2 February 2026
Disabled teenager in wheelchair reading a book between library shelves, with a non-disabled peer looking over their shoulder.
Q&A now open: Universal Credit for disabled young people in education

Friday 30 January 2026