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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Ivy is crawling over a wooden bridge. She is wearing a puffy white coat and pink tights.
Early years
8 Jun 2021

Ivy’s story

Read about Ivy's journey at our Wylde Green Nursery.

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A photo of 14 year old Ben. He has tapered blonde hair and is wearing a black hoodie with red drawstrings and the Lincoln City F.C. logo on the right.
Real-life stories
19 Mar 2021

Ben’s story

Find out how Ben has been raising money during the pandemic to support our STRUT After School Club.

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Real-life stories
19 Mar 2021

Carly’s story

Carly shares how Kids has helped with her confidence and empowered her to use her voice to advocate for other young disabled people.

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Taylor is at an event, holding a carved pumpkin in her hands. Her long brown hair in a ponytail and she is wearing a grey jacket and black trousers.
Real-life stories
19 Mar 2021

Taylor’s story

Find out how our short breaks have helped Taylor become more independent, whilst also providing respite for the rest of the family.

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Jessica is sitting on a high chair. She has short brown hair and a thick fringe.
Early years
17 Mar 2021

Jessica’s story

Jessica's mum shares how the Kids crèche in Lincolnshire has helped to improve her daughter's development and confidence.

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Joseph is sitting on a caterpillar rider. He is holding a teddy in the air while shouting/laughing.
Early years
17 Mar 2021

Joseph’s story

Joseph's mum writes about the support they received from our Wylde Green nursery.

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A small set of table and chairs for toddlers to sit on. There are sheets of paper and other items on the table.
Real-life stories
28 Jan 2020

Mitchell’s story

Mitchell's mum talks about their experience at our Lincolnshire Nursery and Holiday Club.

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Karanjit is standing in front of a pink wall. He is wearing a grey coat and square eyeglasses. He has thick wavy hair.
Real-life stories
23 Jan 2020

Karanjit’s story

Karanjit's mum talks about the impact the service has had on their family.

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There is a white board placed on a table. On the whiteboard there are orange, green, yellow, blue and purple cubes.
Early years
16 Sep 2019

Tommy’s story

Tommy's mum talks about their experience getting support from our Basingstoke Nursery.

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A young man is playing ping pong. He is about to hit a ball which is flying towards him. He is wearing a grey t-shirt and a cap.
Real-life stories
7 Aug 2019

Harry’s story

June, Harry’s mum, talks about the impact of short breaks on the family.

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There is a blue mat on the grass with sensory items sitting on top.
Real-life stories
21 Nov 2018

Charlie’s story

Charlie's mum explains how receiving support from Kids has improved the quality of their family life.

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Dan and a staff member are photographed in front of a Go Ape contraption. The staff member is pointing up at Dan.
Real-life stories
28 Aug 2018

Dan’s short break at Go Ape

Stephan, Hounslow short breaks worker, shares his recent experience going to Go Ape with young person Dan.

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