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We’re on the side of over two million children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, and their families.
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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · Dec 5
Hi everyone we're Kids 👋 We're on a mission to create a world where all kinds of children and young people have all kinds of opportunities.

When the world blocks children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities, Kids speaks up.

Find out more about us here - www.kids.org.uk
Kids Charity | Supporting Disabled Children and Young People
We’re on a mission to create life-changing opportunities for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
www.kids.org.uk
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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 3d
The panel will help shape the Driving Digital Inclusion programme by:

- Giving advice on what the programme does
- Sharing experiences to help design better digital solutions
- Helping to test and improve tools and services
- Raising awareness about digital inclusion
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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 3d
Want to make the digital world more inclusive?

We're looking for young people aged 13-25 with a disability or long-term illness, or parents/carers to join the Young People and Parents Advisory Panel.

👉 Find out more or express your interest here: www.kids.org.uk/yppap
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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 4d
Every child deserves support, no matter their background. It’s time for proper funding, joined-up services, and a truly inclusive education system. 💜 #SENDReform #Inclusion
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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 4d
It also highlighted what good inclusive mainstream education looks like: a school that takes a whole-school approach to inclusion.

When inclusion is built into every classroom and policy, attendance rises and suspensions fall.
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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 4d
The programme followed children of different ages, all struggling with low attendance or out of school entirely - showing how a lack of resource and early intervention can lead to families hitting crisis.

EHCPs have become the only route to help, and the wait is far too long.
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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 4d
Last night's impactful Panorama documentary with Kellie Bright highlighted what families of children with SEND know all too well - the system is underfunded, and too many children are being left without the support they need.

www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Panorama - Kellie Bright - Autism, School and Families on the Edge
EastEnders actor Kellie Bright meets parents who say they’re exhausted by the fight to get the right education for their autistic children.
www.bbc.co.uk
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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 5d
Tune in tonight at 8pm on BBC One to watch a Panorama documentary with Kellie Bright exploring the daily battles parents face to secure the right support for their autistic children.

You can also watch it now on BBC iPlayer - www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Panorama - Kellie Bright - Autism, School and Families on the Edge
EastEnders actor Kellie Bright meets parents who say they’re exhausted by the fight to get the right education for their autistic children.
www.bbc.co.uk
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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 9d
Join us for an incredible evening with @stephenunwin.bsky.social, as he shares insights from his powerful book, Beautiful Lives: How We Got Learning Disabilities So Wrong.

There will be an interview with Stephen & live Q&A hosted by @cathynewman.bsky.social.

Book: www.kids.org.uk/events/an-ev...
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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 9d
Understanding ADHD can make all the difference. 💛

Discover practical tips, guidance, and strategies to support children and young people with ADHD in our ADHD Guide here: www.kids.org.uk/guides/adhd/

#ADHDAwarenessMonth
Text that reads 'what looks like... not listening, fidgeting or answering back, might be... struggling to filter distractions, needing movement to focus, expressing frustration that can't be easily put into words.'
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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 10d
It’s #ADHDAwarenessMonth! 🌟

Let’s come together to empower families, celebrate strengths, and amplify the voices of children and young people with ADHD. 💛

We'll be sharing helpful resources, tips, stories, and insights.

Follow along and join us in spreading awareness!
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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 17d
The Government’s upcoming Schools White Paper could change everything for children with speech & language challenges.

We must get SEND reform right. Join us and @speechandlanguk.bsky.social and email your MP today: speechandlanguage.eaction.org.uk/transforming...
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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 18d
We’ve got lots of FREE workshops coming up for Royal Navy & Royal Marines families this autumn!

These sessions provide:
- Tips & strategies from experienced practitioners
- A safe space to share experiences
- Support for you & your family

Explore 👉 www.kids.org.uk/workshop/typ...
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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 23d
Choosing the right education setting for your child with SEND is a big decision.

To help, we’ve created guides with key questions to ask at every education stage, so you can feel confident your child is in an environment where they can thrive.

Read: www.kids.org.uk/send-in-educ...
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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 23d
Our CEO, @katieghose.bsky.social, responds to the Solving the SEND Crisis report published by the Education Select Committee.
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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 24d
Secondary school is a big step for any young person - and if your child has SEND, you may have extra questions about how support will work.

Our SEN Support in Secondary Schools guide is here to help.

Read here: buff.ly/a7qHfVY
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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 26d
MPs drop in today was packed with young people, parents and politicians keen to share stories and solutions. Great to see new minister @georgiagould.bsky.social eager to listen to families’ experiences. These must be front and centre of the reforms. @dcpcampaign.bsky.social @kidscharity.bsky.social
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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 25d
Every stage of school can bring new questions.

That's why we’ve created a range of helpful guides on SEND and the education system to help you access the support your family needs.

Sign up to our newsletter to receive resources straight to your inbox: www.kids.org.uk/newsletter-s...
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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 26d
Read what our CEO, @katieghose.bsky.social , shared with @skynewsrss.bsky.social.

"We do need the government to embrace systemic reforms. We believe the reformed system must include EHCPs for those children who will continue to need them."

news.sky.com/story/why-ar...
Why are parents worried about Labour's possible changes to education for children with special needs?
As Sky News finds less than half of requests to local authorities are completed on time, parents say what's needed is better enforcement, rather than the scrapping of EHCPs
news.sky.com
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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 26d
Great to hear @janeharrislondon.bsky.social from
@speechandlanguk.bsky.social & @dcpcampaign.bsky.social highlighting a clear need for more training & greater understanding in schools - reminding us that the system is still stacked against those with additional needs.
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Speech and Language UK @speechandlanguk.bsky.social · 26d
@janeharrislondon.bsky.social was on Sky News this morning representing @dcpcampaign.bsky.social ahead of the SEND rally today!

Reform is desperately needed so that children with SEND and their families don’t have to fight for the ordinary things in life.
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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 26d
Alongside Kids colleagues, it was great to see so many people from the SEND community at the #FightforOrdinary rally this morning.

Powerful speeches showed everyone was united in one goal; for every child & young person to have the chance to learn, feel safe & be understood.
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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 26d
'When you know better, do better. Now do better for Send children'. A brilliant banner at today's parents' rally in Parliament in support of every child with Send. Hotfooting it now to the MPs' drop in to support the 'fight for ordinary'! @kidscharity.bsky.social @dcpcampaign.bsky.social
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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 26d
Every child deserves the chance to play, learn, grow and thrive - no barriers, no limits. It’s time to make learning accessible for all. Share if you agree. 💛

#InclusiveEducation #NoChildLeftBehind
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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 29d
The @dcpcampaign.bsky.social and Let Us Learn Too event in Parliament takes place on Monday.

This is your last chance to invite your MP - support.disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk/en-gb/invite...

Have your voice heard.

#FightForOrdinary
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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · Sep 10
Starting Reception or stepping into a new school year can feel like a big milestone for both parents and children.

Our SEN Support in Primary Schools guide provides practical advice & info to help navigate your child's primary school journey.

Read here: www.kids.org.uk/guides/sen-s...