News
25 Oct 2024
How can the autumn budget support SEND reform
If every child matters, then money must be found to make the rights of disabled children a reality.
News and real-life stories
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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CEO blog post
8 Jul 2024
Reflections on the new government and the broken SEND system
Kids Chief Executive Katie Ghose's thoughts on long-term opportunities and immediate fixes
News
2 May 2024
Kids releases revealing report: On the Cliff Edge
Our report documents the experience of young people with SEND as they move from childhood into adulthood.
Early years
19 Mar 2024
Only 6% of local authorities offer enough SEND childcare
Coram Family and Childcare released the Childcare Survey 2024 results. Read our response.
Early years
6 Mar 2024
Our response to the Spring Budget – 2024
Once again over 1 in 10 of the UK’s children have gone unseen and unheard. Read our response to the Spring Budget.
News
8 Feb 2024
Our response to the Disability Action Plan
The Government has released its long-awaited Disability Action Plan. Read our response.
Policy
18 Oct 2023
Kids’ response to the Disability Action Plan consultation 2023-2024
Read our response to the Disability Action Plan. It's all about accessible playgrounds, assistive technology and digital inclusion.
Policy
11 Oct 2023
Kids Manifesto for Change
Find out where Government action is needed to transform the lives of disabled children and young people.
Early years
20 Jul 2023
Our vision for early years and SEND
We believe it’s vital that babies and young children with SEND have access to quality early years support. Read more.
Policy
2 Mar 2023
Our response to the SEND Improvement Plan
The Government's Plan does not begin to match up to the scale of the challenges. Read our full response.
Policy
17 Nov 2022
Autumn Statement comment from Kids Chief Executive, Katie Ghose
The Government’s decision to increase benefits in line with inflation will provide some relief to families of disabled children currently struggling to cover daily costs.
Policy
13 Oct 2022
‘Spend pennies now to save pounds later’
Kids CEO Katie Ghose shares three ways the charity sector can adapt to unprecedented economic changes.