Contact calls for free school meals vouchers as 1/3 eligible disabled children miss out Research carried out by Contact reveals that a third of eligible disabled children are unable to access their free school meal due to medical and sensory reasons. As a result,...
Minister for schools confirms free school meals voucher option for disabled children on school roll Schools in England can use lunch parcels or voucher options to ensure they provide free school meals to those children entitled to them and on the school roll, the minister...
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Tracheo-oesophageal Fistula and/or Oesophageal Atresia Also known as: TOF/OA Background Oesophageal atresia (OA) and tracheo-oesophageal fistula (TOF) are rare conditions of the oesophagus (the pipe that food goes down from your mouth to the stomach)...
Updated guidance on free school meals published In a huge win for disabled children and the free school meal disability inclusion campaign, the government has published its updated guidance on free school meals in England. The guidance now...
2024-25 Contact & NNPCF Joint In-Person Conference FAQ 2024-25 Contact & NNPCF Joint In-Person Conference FAQ Date: Tuesday 4th February 2025 (Timings are anticipated to be 10.00am arrival, 10:30am start and finishing at 4pm with Tea and Cake...
Lowe syndrome Also known as: Oculocerebrorenal Dystrophy; Oculo-cerebro-renal syndrome Background Lowe syndrome was first described by Doctors Lowe, Terrey and MacLachlan in 1952. It is a rare, inherited, progressive, metabolic disease affecting...
Environmental sustainability Environmental sustainability At Contact, we recognise that the environment is important to our staff, our supporters and our families. We commit to reducing our environmental impact and improving our environmental...
Transport in Northern Ireland This advice applies in Northern Ireland only. Read information for families in England, Scotland or Wales. The education authority has a legal duty to make free-of-charge travel arrangements for children...
Depression in Children and Young People Background Depression is an illness that affects people of all ages, including children and young people. It is thought that about one per cent of children and three per cent...
Celebrating families Our Awards are a celebration of the countless and often unrecognised achievements of families with disabled children. We have had hundreds of nomination, and we think every one should be...
Free School Meals – extra resources and your questions answered We have heard from lots of parents who have successfully used the free school meals template letters to request an alternative, such as a voucher, to their child’s free lunch....
Supporting siblings Parents often talk to us about the importance of siblings and the difficulties that can arise for the siblings of a disabled child. These challenges rarely stop the relationship siblings...
Transport in Wales The school is beyond ‘walking distance’ Local authorities generally have a duty to provide free school transport to the child’s nearest suitable school if it is beyond the statutory walking...
Freeman Sheldon syndrome Also known as: Distal Arthrogryposis Type 2A; Whistling Face syndrome Background Freeman Sheldon syndrome was first described in 1938 by Freeman and Sheldon. It is a rare genetic condition that...
Watch our webinar on managed migration to Universal Credit Last week our Family Finance Team ran a webinar looking at the process of managed migration to Universal Credit.The webinar is now available to watch on our YouTube channel.You can also download...
Scoliosis Also known as: Crooked Spine Background The spinal column has natural curves which gives roundness to shoulders/chest (thoracic kyphosis) and makes our lower back curve slightly inwards (lumbar lordosis) when...
Head of Trusts and Foundations Head of Trusts and Foundations Contract: Permanent Role Hours: 35 hours per week Salary: £51,000 to £57,000 per annum (dependent on location) Location: Hybrid-Home, with at least two days per week in...