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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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A staff member and young person are sitting together, drawing something on a piece of paper.
Policy
7 Apr 2022

SEND Review: learning from children, young people and their families

Chief Executive Katie Ghose reflects on the Government's SEND review, identifying three areas of interest for Kids.

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A child is watering a bush with help from a staff member. There is another child watching them on the right.
News
11 Mar 2022

Kids’ strategy for 2022-2027

Find out about Kids' new strategy and what it means for disabled children, young people and their families.

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One woman is leaning on another woman, who has an arm wrapped around her. They are sitting at an outdoor table.
Real-life stories
7 Jan 2022

Yvonne’s story

Yvonne shares how being part of the Kids Camden Special Parents Forum has helped her come out of depression.

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Mina is wearing a black cardigan and a winter hat.
Real-life stories
7 Jan 2022

Supporting Gosport young carers during the pandemic

Mina and Chris' mum talks about the support they received from Kids during the pandemic.

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Reuben is lying on a trampoline. He is wearing a lime green t-shirt and a matching hat.
Real-life stories
15 Nov 2021

Rupert’s story

Rupert's mum shares how the Kids clubs have helped Rupert make friends and build his confidence.

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Early years
15 Nov 2021

Reuben’s story

Read about Reuben's experience at the Kids crèche.

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