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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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SENDIASS stories
18 Oct 2022

Connor’s story

Connor needed support to be able to attend education. With help from Kids SENDIASS a plan was put in place that led to him being able to move back into education.

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SENDIASS stories
18 Oct 2022

Chloe’s story

Chloe was getting confused messages from her college about her studies. Kids SENDIASS team supported her to complain to the college so they could put things right.

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SENDIASS stories
18 Oct 2022

Cameron’s story

Cameron couldn't attend mainstream school. Kids SENDIASS team supported his family to get the Education Health and Care Plan he needed so that he could get the support he was entitled to.

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SENDIASS stories
18 Oct 2022

Andrew’s story

Andrew needed support to be able to take the woodworking course he wanted at college. With support from Kids SENDIASS he got the support he needed. 

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SENDIASS stories
18 Oct 2022

Alan’s story

Alan needed support in school but wasn't getting it. With help from Kids SENDIASS he got the support he was entitled to.

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Policy
13 Oct 2022

‘Spend pennies now to save pounds later’

Kids CEO Katie Ghose shares three ways the charity sector can adapt to unprecedented economic changes.

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A young person and a staff member are standing with their arms over each other's shoulders. The young person is a wearing a grey t-shirt while the staff member is wearing an orange one. Both are wearing caps.
News
1 Oct 2022

The Big Give 2022

Help Kids support the mental health and wellbeing of families with disabled children.

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Erin is sitting on a lounge chair, giving a thumbs up to the camera. She is smiling and is wearing a dress with flower patterns.
Real-life stories
28 Sep 2022

Erin’s story

Wendy shares her battle to get her daughter, Erin, the right support.

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A child is standing outside, holding a brown leaf close to his face. He is wearing face paint and glasses.
News
30 Aug 2022

Summer activities at Kids: 2022 highlights

Find out what children and young people have been up to this summer.

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A boy is sitting around a table with a staff member. He is playing with a flat object that is obscured by the light. The staff member is looking at him.
Policy
25 Jul 2022

Kids Responds to SEND Review

The current education and support system for children and young people with SEND does not work. The Government needs to build on the SEND reforms of 2014, but this time reforms should be resourced, implemented and enforced.

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Three young people are at a Pride parade, holding a giant banner which reads 'Loud Mouths - get your facts straight or don't say owt'. The banner is decorated with colourful elements. In the background there are other people marching.
News
11 Jul 2022

Kids Loud Mouths group wins another three years of funding

The National Lottery has awarded Kids Yorkshire with three years of funding to continue the incredible work of our Young Person’s Participation Group, Loud Mouths.

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Previous Chair Stephen Unwin, CEO Katie Ghose, and current chair Diana Sutton are standing together in front of a red background. They are wearing smart clothes and are smiling.
News
4 Jul 2022

Kids welcomes new Chair Diana Sutton

Kids is delighted to announce the appointment of Diana Sutton as its new Chair of Trustees.

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