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Anne Longfield: 'Inclusion, not exclusion'

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

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An increase in exclusions from primary school highlights the need for the education system to better support vulnerable children post-pandemic

Councils urged to create more inclusive and accessible play spaces

News

Wednesday, April 6, 2022

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Children's charities and play industry bodies are calling on UK councils to create more facilities for children with disabilities who they claim are currently excluded from many play spaces.

SEND campaigers to hand the Prime Minister an invoice for £12m

News

Thursday, February 27, 2020

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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) campaigners are to march on Downing Street tomorrow with an invoice for Boris Johnson for £12 million – the amount required to plug the SEND funding crisis in Tower Hamlets.

Mum creates 'Elf on the shelf' campaign to highlight Christmas challenges for children with autism

News

Wednesday, December 18, 2019

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A parent-blogger is using the popular Elf on the Shelf Christmas tradition to raise awareness of autism over the festive season.

Complaints about SEND support at ‘unprecedented level’

News

Monday, October 7, 2019

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Families of children who need an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) face delays of more than a year, according to a report, which has found that the number of complaints made by families has risen dramatically.

Deaf children feel lonely and isolated, says charity

News

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

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Deaf children face isolation and loneliness as more than half of British adults do not feel confident talking to them, according to new figures.

New £50m fund to create extra places and facilities for children with SEND

News

Tuesday, May 29, 2018

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Local authorities will be able to access Government funding to improve facilities and create more school places for children and young people with special education needs and disabilities.

Bercow: 10 years on parents face 'postcode lottery' of support

News

Tuesday, March 20, 2018

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Parents across the country are struggling to find the help they need for children with speech and language problems, according to a wide-ranging new report, which updates the landmark Bercow Review 10 years after it was first published.

Summer holiday services failing children with learning disabilities

News

Thursday, August 25, 2016

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Local government cuts have stranded children with learning disabilities without effective access to services during the school holidays, according to a survey by charity Mencap.

Autism support must be tailored for child, new guidance says

News

Wednesday, August 28, 2013

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Health and social care professionals should be trained to focus on meeting the individual needs of children and young people with autism and their families, according to new clinical guidelines.

Play spaces not accessible to disabled children

News

Monday, August 12, 2013

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Parental concerns and a lack of accessible facilities continue to prevent disabled children from playing inclusively, according to a new survey by the charity Kids.

New eLearning package to help simplify personal budgets

News

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

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KIDS, a charity for disabled children and young people, has launched an eLearning package aimed at explaining the key points about personalisation, personal budgets and how this can affect family life.

All in all... Children and Families Bill

Opinion

Friday, February 22, 2013

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'Shake up' or 'lost opportunity?' Opinions are divided on the Children and Families Bill and children with special educational needs, says Dr Katherine Runswick-Cole.

Disabled children unlawfully excluded by schools

News

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

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Disabled children are illegally sent home from school because there are not enough staff to cope with them, according to new research from Contact a Family.