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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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Jimmy is in his wheelchair, looking up at a staff member who is wearing a black polo t-shirt. There are red curtains behind them.
Real-life stories
9 Sep 2021

Jimmy’s story

Jimmy, 23, shares his experience being part of the Kids Participation team. 

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Arsh is sitting in his buggy. He is wearing black trousers and a patterned t-shirt.
Early years
8 Sep 2021

Arsh’s story

Arsh's mum, Hamasa, shares how Kids supported them through the pandemic and the impact this has had on the whole family.

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A professional photo of Katie Ghose, Kids CEO. She is wearing a dark blazer and eyeglasses.
Policy
24 Aug 2021

Locked Out – opinion piece from Kids Chief Executive Katie Ghose

Delivering services during the pandemic A stark feature of Covid lockdown measures was the extent to which for many of us living, working and socialising online became ‘the new normal’....

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A staff member and a child are making a puzzle together.
Policy
24 Aug 2021

Locked Out: Digital Disadvantage of Disabled Children, Young People and Families during the Covid-19 Pandemic

Kids and the Disabled Children's Partnership launched ‘Locked Out’: Digital Disadvantage of Disabled Children, Young People and Families during the Covid-19 Pandemic report.

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A child and a staff member are playing together. The child is lifting a teddy in the air.
News
21 Jul 2021

How we are keeping disabled children, young people and their families, safe during the summer

“Without Kids’ support we would have not coped at all during the lockdown, I cannot praise the staff enough for what they have done during this turbulent and unpredictable time.”...

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A painted wall at Hackney playground which reads, 'WELCOME KIDS'. The wall is multicoloured.
News
17 Jun 2021

Families see Hackney Playground transformed as Kurt Geiger pitches in with Kids

Find out how more than 150 volunteers came to share their time with disabled children, young people and their families to upgrade the specialist Kids adventure playground.

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A child is walking around, one hand up to her chin. She is smiling and is wearing a white outfit with a matching bow in her hair. There is a woman behind her.
News
17 Jun 2021

Learning Disability Week 2021

Kids CEO, Katie Ghose, shares why its important to celebrate and raise awareness for Learning Disability Week.

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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 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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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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