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£3billion cash injection to increase local school spaces for children with special educational needs in England

Friday 12 December 2025

The government has announced £3billion to increase the number of mainstream places for children with special educational needs in England. The money...
Snowy scene of Edinburgh castle and the surrounding area.
Live in Scotland? Find an inclusive Xmas event near you!

Thursday 11 December 2025
A woman with short blonde hair and a black shirt stands outdoors, smiling with her arms around two young children. One child, wearing a dark blue polo shirt, stands to her right, while the other child, in a white shirt and blue pants, stands to her left. Trees are visible in the background.
Contact CEO gives evidence on not-fit-for-purpose social care system

Thursday 11 December 2025
Sad girl being comforted by mum
Disabled children too often subject to intrusive child protection investigations

Wednesday 10 December 2025
Contact CEO Anna Bird giving evidence to the Public Accounts Committee's inquiry into home to school transport
Contact CEO gives school transport evidence in parliament

Tuesday 9 December 2025
HemiHelp event - family chatting to Contact staff at reception desk
Scottish Carer’s Allowance Supplement is now being paid

Monday 8 December 2025
Upset child sitting with head down in the school corridor as other children walk in the background.
Child Poverty Strategy welcome but no targeted measures to help disabled children

Friday 5 December 2025
Banner: Contact's winter appeal 2025, depicting a selection of stickers
Let’s make sure every parent carer feels seen, supported and less alone this winter

Thursday 4 December 2025
A group of children in a classroom with their arms raised. They are all wearing blue jumper school uniform.
What you think about SEN units

Wednesday 3 December 2025
Young pupil using phone at the desk in school
Government launches national conversation on SEND

Tuesday 2 December 2025
Vote for our film and help us win a Smiley Award!

Monday 1 December 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.
Contact CEO calls for realism in SEN reforms

Friday 28 November 2025
Classroom doors open to empty school hallway
Children with complex health needs missing school due to disputes over care

Thursday 27 November 2025
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The main benefits announcements in the Budget

Thursday 27 November 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP holding a red briefcase outside Downing Street
Today’s Budget: what it means for families with disabled children

Wednesday 26 November 2025
Child and parent smiling at eachother
Government to reassess Carer’s Allowance overpayments

Tuesday 25 November 2025
A mum and dad with their daughter smiling for a family photo.
And the winners are….

Monday 24 November 2025
Universal Credit sign on job centre window
Watch our webinar on cuts to the Universal Credit health element

Thursday 20 November 2025
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Could you be one of our new Trustees?

Wednesday 19 November 2025