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A group of children and adults dance around a maypole in a forest, holding colourful ribbons. A guitar rests against a tree nearby. The scene is lively and joyful among the green trees.

Over 80 join magical woodland event with more on the way

Friday 24 July 2026

Our first Sheffield Positive Imaginings performance last Sunday was a wonderful success. More than 80 people joined us at the start, and...

A young boy in a maroon shirt and sun hat is enjoying an ice cream cone on a sunny day. He is standing near a railing with a beach and ocean in the background. Another child is partially visible beside him.

Disabled children missing out on free holiday activities

Thursday 23 July 2026

A round up our home to school transport Q&A

Wednesday 22 July 2026

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LeDeR: children’s health and care cannot wait for reform

Tuesday 21 July 2026

HemiHelp event - family chatting to Contact staff at reception desk

Mr Burnham’s first 100 days: three opportunities to improve life for disabled children and families

Monday 20 July 2026

A young child with striped socks sits in a sling attached to a ceiling lift above their bed in a cozy, colorful room. The room is decorated with stuffed animals, DVDs on shelves, and vibrant bedding. The child appears focused and engaged.

Write to your MP about fixing disabled children’s social care in England

Friday 17 July 2026

Government publishes inclusion bases guidance in England

Thursday 16 July 2026

Three adults wearing visitor badges stand smiling inside a large, historic hall with arched wooden beams, stone walls, and a big stained-glass window in the background.

“The law is in the wrong place” – momentum builds at historic parliamentary roundtable

Wednesday 15 July 2026

Education Otherwise than at School consultation open in England

Tuesday 14 July 2026

PIP assessment is distressing says Timms interim report

Monday 13 July 2026

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Funding secured to continue By Your Side in Scotland

Friday 10 July 2026

Live in England? Got a question about home to school/college transport?

Wednesday 8 July 2026

Boy completing DinoDay fundraising challenge walk cheered on by classmates

A stomping success from our incredible DinoDay fundraisers

Tuesday 7 July 2026

Contact responds to allegations that some local authorities are obstructing SEND support for children and young people

Monday 6 July 2026

Stronger together: Celebrating 10 years of BBK by Contact’s side

Monday 6 July 2026

Young pupil using phone at the desk in school

Schools phone guidance highlights reasonable adjustment duties

Wednesday 1 July 2026

A smiling toddler wearing a light blue dress sits on a bed, looking down at colourful soft toys in front of her. The background is softly blurred.

SEND children refused early years places

Tuesday 30 June 2026

Child Trust Fund Bill to be heard in parliament