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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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A professional photo of Katie Ghose, Kids CEO. She is wearing a dark blazer and eyeglasses.
News
30 Sep 2019

Kids appoints New Chief Executive

Katie Ghose has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Kids and will join the charity in November.

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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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Josie is in her sports gear, holding onto her bike. She is in a green area with a forest in the background. There are other people grouped together and holding bikes.
Fundraising stories
17 Jul 2019

Taking on a 100-mile cycle ride for Kids

Josie writes about why she signed up to the Ride London cycling challenge for Kids, and how her training is going.

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Andy is celebrating after the London Marathon. He is wearing a Kids t-shirt and his medal. He is in some kind of forest area.
Fundraising stories
20 Feb 2019

London Marathon: Andy’s fundraising tips

Andy is one of 40 people taking part in the London Marathon this year. He shares his best fundraising tips.

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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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Baby Ollie is sleeping in his bed. There is a pink blanket over him.
Early years
25 Jul 2018

Ollie’s story

Ollie has Down’s Syndrome and was supported by Kids in the early stages of his life. His mother Cliodhan shares their journey with Kids.

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Real-life stories
15 Jun 2018

Alex’s story

Alex attends our Hackney Playground. His dad, Dave, tells us what it's been like for them.

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Fundraising stories
13 Apr 2018

Taking on the London Marathon for team Kids

Richard shares why he decided to join team Kids for the London Marathon.

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There are two wind spinners sitting in the lawn. They are shaped like flowers and are decorated with a bee and a butterfly.
Real-life stories
5 Mar 2018

Adam’s story

Adam is supported by our Home Learning team. His mother shares how the service has helped her son's development.

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A photo of the bridge at Hackney Playground. There is fence all around it which was painted all the colours of the rainbow.
Real-life stories
14 Feb 2018

Isiah, Azekiel and Malachi’s story

Hear from Deborah, mother of Isiah, Azekiel and Malachi (15), who are autistic and attend Kids Hackney Playground.

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