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We’re here for children and young people with special education needs and disabilities, young carers and families. ​We’re on a mission to create a world where all kinds of kids have all kinds of opportunities. ​

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The front building of the Hackney Playground is painted magenta, orange, yellow, green, light blue and dark blue. On the wall there is writing which reads, 'Welcome Kids - be kind'
Mediation stories
12 Sep 2023

Anita’s story

Anita and her mother used our mediation service after the local authority turned down their request for an EHC needs assessment. Read more.

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A staff and a young person are hugging at our Hackney Playground.
Mediation stories
15 Jun 2023

Xavier’s story

Xavier's mother reached out to our Mediation service to get her son the right school placement. Read their story.

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A staff member is walking with a child in a green area. They are photographed from behind.
Early years
22 Apr 2023

Selma’s story

Selma is a young girl with Down's syndrome. Her parents reached out to our Mediation service for support. Read their story.

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A wall painted magenta, orange, yellow and blue. There is text painted on top, which reads ' Be kind'.
Mediation stories
23 Feb 2023

Sam’s story

Sam and her mother accessed our Mediation service after the local authority decided not to carry our a needs assessment. Read their story.

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A boy is sitting at a table with staff members on either side of him. He is wearing a mask and doing arts and crafts.
Mediation stories
27 Jan 2023

Tristan’s story

Tristan's parents used our Mediation service to get his Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) reviewed. Read their story.

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A boy is photographed from behind, walking on grass with a walking aid.
Early years
27 Jan 2023

Michael’s story

Michael's mother used our Mediation service after the local authority decided not to carry our a needs assessment on him. Read their story.

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A staff member is looking at a young person whose back is facing the camera. They are both sitting around a table. There is another member of staff in the background.
Mediation stories
27 Jan 2023

Adam’s story

Young person Adam requested mediation to discuss the Local Authority's decision not to carry out an EHC needs assessment. Read his story.

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A woman and three children are doing crafts
Early years
22 Apr 2021

Maya’s story

Maya's parents reached out to our Mediation service after a disagreement with their local authority. Read their story.

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