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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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The front building of the Hackney Playground is painted magenta, orange, yellow, green, light blue and dark blue. On the wall there is writing which reads, 'Welcome Kids - be kind'
Mediation stories
12 Sep 2023

Anita’s story

Anita and her mother used our mediation service after the local authority turned down their request for an EHC needs assessment. Read more.

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Jenson is sitting on a car seat and is holding a blue water bottle.
Early years
13 Aug 2023

Jenson’s story

Jenson is three years old and has just started attending our Kids Family Group. His parent, Rhian, shares their story.

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Photo of a boy's profile. His head is turned slightly to face the camera.
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.

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A staff and a young person are hugging at our Hackney Playground.
Mediation stories
15 Jun 2023

Xavier’s story

Xavier's mother reached out to our Mediation service to get her son the right school placement. Read their story.

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A London Marathon runner is running. She is holding her hands up in the air and is laughing. She is wearing a blue vest with the old Kids logo on it. In the background there are other people running.
News
26 Apr 2023

Congratulations to our London Marathon runners

Team Kids ran the London Marathon and raised £52,736 for disabled children, young people and their families.

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A staff member is walking with a child in a green area. They are photographed from behind.
Early years
22 Apr 2023

Selma’s story

Selma is a young girl with Down's syndrome. Her parents reached out to our Mediation service for support. Read their story.

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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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