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The DCP is a coalition of organisations campaigning to improve support for disabled children, young people & families. https://disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk/

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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · Nov 25

We've had a go at one of those starter pack things! The DCP has more than 120 members - here are thoseon Bluesky (DCP members - please let us know if we've missed you out!)
go.bsky.app/4QNiZEF And if your organisation is interested in joining them: email [email protected]

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Speech and Language UK @speechandlanguk.bsky.social · 7d

Yesterday, we hosted an event at the Labour Party Conference to speak up for the two million children struggling to talk and understand words!

Thank you to our panel for joining this session.

Panel discussion at a conference with several participants seated at a long table, facing an audience in a meeting room.

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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · 7d

"I wish the council would do better and that they would see all children, not just able-bodied children first, because implementing a ramp, for example, it doesn't take away from able-bodied children; it just opens things up to more children." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Disabled daughter excluded from playground in Bromsgrove - family

A family say upgrade plans to a playground in Bromsgrove mean their disabled daughter cannot use it.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · 11d

Thank you to everyone who joined the #FightForOrdinary rally last week.

As the Labour Party Conference begins tomorrow, we’re hopeful that the voices of families, young people and professionals will be heard.

Together, we can build a system that works for every child.

Katie, a young person addressing the Fight For Ordinary Rally.

Harjap Bhangal addressing the Fight For Ordinary Rally

Alastair Barrie addressing the Fight For Ordinary rally

Agnes Agyepong addressing the Fight For Ordinary Rally

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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · 14d

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...

A photo of Tiya outside Parliament holding a placard and the Speech and Language UK alternative White Paper. Navy background with white text. Text reads "The SEND system is failing the very children it is meant to protect... Every child deserves the right support, in the right place, at the right time."

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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · 15d

Babies, children and young people make up around 25% of the population, yet they only account for 11% of NHS spending. The #ChildHealthWorkforceAlliance is here to make sure government addresses this in its new NHS workforce plan. Find out more: buff.ly/gF261o1 #ChildHealth #10YearPlan

Photo of a young girl with a doctor. The doctor is using a stethoscope. Blue background. White text reads "The Child Health Workforce Alliance, which brings together over 25 different organisations working on child health, will engage collaboratively with government to ensure babies, children, and young people, remain a priority in the upcoming 10 Year Workforce Plan."

Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · 16d

Ms Turner said trying to get an education for her daughter had "turned our life upside down".

"The education system has just failed her completely." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Getting SEN support is 'like fighting a war'

The mother of an autistic teenager says it is a

www.bbc.co.uk

Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · 20d

The DCP response following the publication of ‘Solving the SEND Crisis’ by the Education Select Committee

Response following the publication of ‘Solving the SEND Crisis’ by the Education Select Committee

This is a crucial, thoroughly-researched report from MPs that puts children and families at the heart of reform. We strongly agree with the Committee that the government must not remove vital existing legal rights and protections and must be much clearer about its vision for “inclusive mainstream”.
We agree with the Committee that this must include strengthened duties and accountability on schools, councils and the health service to make inclusion real for children. We also agree that the government must ensure nurseries, schools and colleges will be equipped and supported to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND.
Ensuring local education, health and social care teams work together is hugely important so that children and young people can have a shot at ordinary things like being able to learn in a safe environment and having access to health care and family support where it's needed.
Getting this right would be a win-win for government; with the right investment and reforms now, not only will they improve outcomes for children and families, but they will also save money in the longer term.

Anna Bird, Chair of the Disabled Children’s Partnership – September 2025

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Chris Hinchliff MP @chrishinchliff.bsky.social · 21d

The SEND system is broken and needs serious reform.

I support @dcpcampaign.bsky.social in calling for no child to be left behind.

This can't just be about councils trying to cut costs.

We must end the battles too many families are fighting for their children and improve outcomes for all.

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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · 20d

Thank you for joining us!

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Institute for Public Policy Research @ippr.org · 22d

🎧 In episode 9 of Talking Inclusion... with Geoff Barton, Stephen Kingdom from @dcpcampaign.bsky.social joins @mmulholland.bsky.social, arguing we’re asking the wrong question on SEND: it’s not about “fixing SEND” but the whole education system.

“Fixing SEND by fixing education” with Stephen Kingdom

Talking Inclusion… With Geoff Barton · Episode

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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · 22d

Disabled children and their parents have a right to the same, ordinary, family life other families expect.

#FightforOrdinary (4/4)

Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · 22d

We urge the government to take forward these proposals and ensure that disabled children and their families can get the support they need, free of stigma and blame and without having to hit crisis point first. (3/4)

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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · 22d

We have long argued that the current law is outdated and not fit for purpose; the Law Commission have put forward comprehensive recommendations to address this. (2/4)

Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · 22d

We welcome the publication of the Law Commission’s final report and recommendations following its review of disabled children’s social care. (1/4)

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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · 22d

And of course, a huge thank you to
@letuslearntoo.bsky.social
and The SEND Sanctuary – without their tireless work, yesterday wouldn’t have happened. (4/4)

Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · 22d

This is just the beginning. Change is coming, and we will continue to campaign until every disabled child gets the support they need. (3/4)

Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · 22d

Together, we showed MPs the reality faced by disabled children and their families and made it clear: every child deserves the chance to live an ordinary life. (2/4)

Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · 22d

Wow! Thank you to everyone who joined us at Parliament for the #FightForOrdinary rally and MP drop-in. Your voices were powerful, passionate, and impossible to ignore. 💬📢 (1/4)

Ed Davey addressing SEND campaigners outside Parliament

A parent-campaigner wearing a Fight For Ordinary t-shirt holding a hand-made banner.

Two parents at the rally holding hand-made placards

A group of parents at the rally, holding hand-made banners

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Speech and Language UK @speechandlanguk.bsky.social · 23d

@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 · 23d

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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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 23d

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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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · 23d

It’s time to fix the SEND system. Because there’s nothing ‘special’ about an education that works for all of us.

Today parents are taking the #FightForOrdinary to Parliament.

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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · 26d

The DCP and @letuslearntoo.bsky.social event in Parliament takes place on Monday.

This is your last chance to invite your MP.

Have your voice heard.

bit.ly/FFOSEPTMP #FightForOrdinary

Fight For Ordinary campaign poster. Text reads "ask your MP to attend our event in Parliament."

Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · Sep 5

Families like Kimberly’s deserve better.

There’s nothing ‘special’ about getting the support you’re entitled to.

#FightForOrdinary bit.ly/FightforOrdi...

Photo of Harvey, outside smiling. He is blond and wears glasses.

Photo of Harvey and Kimberly in a ball pit

A hand-written note that says "There’s nothing ‘special’ about getting the support you’re entitled to. "

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · Sep 3

Let’s fight for a system that works.

Invite your MP to the @dcpcampaign.bsky.social and Let Us Learn Too event in Parliament: support.disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk/en-gb/invite...

#FightForOrdinary

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