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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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Two women are siting at a table, giving each other a side hug. They are smiling at the camera.
News
22 Mar 2023

Family Support Online

Find out about our new service for parents and carers of disabled children and young people in England.

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A child is smiling at the camera. He has short blond hair and is wearing a blue t-shirt with superhero faces on it.
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.

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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 photo zoomed in on an outdoor play table which contained colourful sensory objects.
Early years
19 Dec 2022

Tommy’s story

Tommy started at Basingstoke Nursery in July 2021, after moving on from another nursery. Read his story.

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A woman with blonde hair is photographed from behind. She is blowing bubbles.
Early years
9 Dec 2022

Tammy’s story

Tammy shares how Kids supported her daughter after she was diagnosed with ASD.

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Nathan is at the beach, taking a selfie. He is wearing a bright blue coat and some eyeglasses.
SENDIASS stories
8 Dec 2022

Nathan’s story

Nathan is nineteen, autistic, and has Rare Chromosome disorder. Read his story.

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There are two play tables of varying heights. Inside there are Legos and other items.
Early years
8 Dec 2022

Faith’s story

Faith has two boys who are autistic. She explains how they have thrived at Kids' Basingstoke Nursery.

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A close-up of two people's hands working on a puzzle. There are puzzle pieces on the table.
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.

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Colby is sitting on the floor, looking to his right.
Early years
1 Nov 2022

Colby’s story

Jodie shares how the team at Kids' Basingstoke Nursery has supported her son, Colby, in his development.

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