Kids
We’re on the side of over two million children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, and their families.
Find out more about our work here: kids.org.uk
- Behind every SEND headline are real children and real families. Our CEO, @katieghose.bsky.social, shares her reflections on the recent news coverage, and why inclusion and support must not be treated as optional. Read the article: www.kids.org.uk/news/inclusi...
- Aisia and Heather met with Minister @georgiagould.bsky.social this week at the NNPCF conference. 💛 Moments like this mean so much to Kids and the young people we support. It’s incredibly powerful to see key decision-makers truly listening to young people’s voices.
- Free tech support to use your smartphone, tablet or laptop 📱💻 Our charity partner AbilityNet offers free 1-to-1 check-in sessions to help you set up your device in a way that works for your family. 👉 Book a free check-in using this online form: abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-su...
- Press & media enquiries With the Government’s Schools White Paper expected soon, Kids is available to support journalists and media with expert comment and on-the-ground perspectives on special educational needs and disabilities. Email: press@kids.org.uk
- Data from @ambitiousautism.bsky.social reveals that 1 in 6 autistic pupils haven’t been in school since September. This isn’t “poor attendance”, it’s a system failing to meet their needs. No child should be held back because the system doesn't support them. www.theguardian.com/education/20...
- Ahead of the government’s Schools White Paper, the @dcpcampaign.bsky.social is calling for a system that gives schools and colleges the funding, training, and support they need - with families treated as partners. #SEND #FightForOrdinary
- National Network of Parent Carer Forums Co-Chairs Jo and Sarah at the end of presenting another fantastic conference. We presented them with a collective squishmallow each for having such great energy and allowing us to be part of it!
- A new report from the British Dyslexia Association ‘Lost in the system: Councils’ blind spot on dyslexia’ shows that fewer than 2% of local authorities know how many dyslexic children there are in their area, leaving many without support. Read the report: simplebooklet.com/bdalostinthe...
- Today, Aisia and Heather are at the #NNPCF conference. It's been a busy start, connecting with forum members and sharing information about Kids and the Digital Services Consortium.
- "Parents will be worried about plans until they can see, in black and white, that legally guaranteed support will be there for every child who needs it." Read what our CEO, @katieghose.bsky.social, shared in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/education/20...
- ⏳ Final chance to sign our open letter to #EndTheCliffEdge! Please, add your name today before it closes! bit.ly/3LkeStg 🔁 If you have already signed our open letter, share it with your network! The more signatures we get, the bigger the impact of our voices!
- All children and young people with SEND should have a legal right to support and a plan, no matter their diagnosis or level of need. Families shouldn’t have to fight to get the support their child needs. (1/3) www.theguardian.com/education/20...
- Early support is everything. The true test of the Government’s proposals will be if they change the game by helping schools, specialists, and families to work together as a team around every child. (1/4) inews.co.uk/news/educati...
- The challenging financial picture combined with the day-to-day experiences of families and educators facing rising levels of need, highlights that SEND provision cannot sit with schools alone – joint accountability across services is vital. (1/4) www.theguardian.com/education/20...
- A parent from our Basingstoke nursery shares the challenges their family is currently facing in securing a mainstream school place for their child during their final year of nursery, emphasising the urgent need for true inclusion in schools and more specialist provision.
- It’s encouraging to hear Minister @georgiagould.bsky.social reflect on how the DfE SEND engagement events have shaped the Government's thinking ahead of the upcoming reforms, and to hear her directly quote the voices of the young people with SEND that we support. schoolsweek.co.uk/send-roadsho...
- We're proud that our Basingstoke nursery features as a case study of best practice in @lukemurphy.bsky.social's report on the SEND crisis, showing what’s possible when children and families are truly supported. Read the report here: www.lukemurphy.org.uk/today-i-laun...
- For those wanting to read my report on the SEND crisis - I have now published an interactive version on my website! www.lukemurphy.org.uk/today-i-laun...
- We were delighted to welcome @lukemurphy.bsky.social to our Basingstoke nursery today to launch his report about fixing the SEND crisis. The report features our nursery as a case study of best practice, recognising the inclusive environment we provide for children with SEND.
- As one of Kids’ key policy asks to the Government, we believe the £200 million investment in SEND training for education professionals is an essential element in reforming the SEND system. Read our full statement here: www.kids.org.uk/news/kids-re...
- We welcome the Government's announcement to invest £200 million in SEND training. This is a positive step towards a truly inclusive education system - giving every child the opportunity to play, learn, grow, and thrive. (1/5) www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
- Encouraging to see the Schools Minister @georgiagould.bsky.social emphasising the importance of collaboration between schools and specialists. Sharing expertise and working in partnership is essential to ensuring children and young people with SEND receive the right support at the right time.
- 📢 Disabled young people – have your say! The Government’s Milburn Review is investigating why so many 16–24-year-olds are not in education, employment, or training (NEET) and they want to hear from YOU! Share your experiences by emailing youngpeopleandwork.report@dwp.gov.uk
- Take on the Hackney Half Marathon with Team Kids on 17th May 2026! Run 13.1 miles of live DJs, Broadway Market & vibrant street art - all while helping create opportunities for disabled children & young people 💛 👉 Join Team Kids: www.kids.org.uk/events/hackn...
- It's worrying to see speculation about rights being taken away from disabled children. When rights are restricted, more children risk reaching crisis before getting the help they need.
- As we look back on 2025, we’re so proud of the incredible journey we’ve shared, supporting children and young people with SEND, and their families. Here are some of the year’s highlights!
- As 2025 comes to an end, we’re proud of what we’ve achieved together 💛 Every conversation, workshop and moment of support has helped children and young people with SEND, and their families, feel seen and supported. See our 2025 highlights ➡️ www.kids.org.uk/news/our-202...
- 📢 Your voice, your future. We’re calling for urgent change to support young people with a learning disability during the transition to adulthood. Sign the open letter: www.challengingbehaviour.org.uk/.../take-act... We've co-produced a young people's version of the letter: bit.ly/open-letter-yp
- Season's Greetings from all of us at Kids! ✨ We hope you enjoy the festive season in whatever way feels right for your family. 💛
- We’re delighted to share some wonderful festive drawings from the incredible children and young people we support, each one capturing the magic of the season in their own special way! 🎨
- Our January dates for online workshops for Navy and Marines families navigating the world of SEND are now available. 💙 Join us to connect, share experiences, and find support in a welcoming space. Book your place here: buff.ly/6SYcHH2
- Thank you @lukemurphy.bsky.social for visiting our inclusive Basingstoke nursery and listening directly to parents' lived-experiences. Ensuring families’ voices are heard is vital to making the SEND system work for all, so that every child and young person can play, learn, grow, and thrive.
