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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 20h

Please spread the word about this fab opportunity to help our work on digital inclusion! 👇

Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 23h

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

katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 20h

Beautifully told stories about the harsh reality of 'the fight' by families and a lovely example from a head of a school where teachers step up as Send champions to help children 'flourish' - 'it's about setting them up for life after school'

Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 1d

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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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 20d

Training for the ‘whole school’, accountability, early support, parents as partners - so much common sense from @helenhayes.bsky.social and the education select committee’s report on ‘moving forward’ with a transformed approach to Send @kidscharity.bsky.social @dcpcampaign.bsky.social

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 21d

Our CEO, @katieghose.bsky.social, responds to the Solving the SEND Crisis report published by the Education Select Committee.

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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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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 23d

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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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · 24d

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

'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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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · Aug 27

‘If only we’d found Kids sooner our daughter is flourishing with you’, fabulous day at our holiday programme in Hull. Lego, craft and all kinds of fun with the children and our amazing @kidscharity.bsky.social team. Rules created by the kids (‘be kind’ and ‘don’t snatch’) a manifesto for life!

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · Aug 18

It's five years since we lost my wonderful and witty sister, Nanda, on her birthday, and I'd like to shout out to @samaritans.bsky.social for the vital services they provide. If you're worried about someone they provide excellent information and guidance on what to do - samaritans.org

Samaritans - Here to listen

Samaritans works to make sure there’s always someone there for anyone who needs someone. Read more.

samaritans.org

katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · Jul 22

Delighted to be part of our Fight for Ordinary, launched today!

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

It’s time to fix the SEND system. A whole generation of disabled children and those with additional needs are being let down by a broken education system.

bit.ly/FightforOrdi...

#FightForOrdinary

Textured black background. Text in the centre of the poster reads "FIGHT FOR ORDINARY" in black font with green, lilac and white background. White text below reads "Join the Fight for Ordinary and let's fix the SEND system".

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · Jul 22

In awe of the incredible team @womankindworldwide.bsky.social - and thrilled to be on board!

Womankind Worldwide @womankindworldwide.bsky.social · Jul 22

We are thrilled to announce that @katieghose.bsky.social has joined Womankind Worldwide as the NEW Co-Chair, Board of Trustees 🎉

She is a proud feminist & supports the rights of women refugees, survivors of domestic abuse & disabled women.

Read her story here www.womankind.org.uk/katie-ghose-...

katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · Jul 18

‘Agents of change’, equal partners’ and call for transformational ideas from every corner of civil society, What a stimulating day at yesterday’s civil society covenant launch thanks @pbe.co.uk @lbfew.bsky.social @ncvoyr.bsky.social @acevo.bsky.social and all involved @kidscharity.bsky.social

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · Jun 11

Today’s spending review confirmed that the Government will share the intended approach for SEND reform in the autumn.

We hope the Government will consult widely with disabled children, young people and their families, and draw on their expertise and suggestions for reform.

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · May 30

Our CEO, @katieghose.bsky.social, highlights the harsh reality families face accessing support:

“It's a postcode lottery across all sorts of services. You might have a 2 year old waiting half their life before they get their foot in the door for the help they need.”

Read here: shorturl.at/kGS6H

Friday briefing: The inequality in disability support: what my son gets, and what others can’t afford

In today’s newsletter: Finding – and funding – the support Max needs reveals how care varies wildly depending on where families live and how much they can pay

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · May 24

Legal guarantees to support AND help at the earliest opportunity are both essential if the Government’s Send reforms are to improve disabled children’s lives 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · May 24

“Hundreds of thousands of children rely on these plans to go to school safely and learn. This would represent a fundamental break from four decades of political consensus that disabled children need legal guarantees to access education." @katieghose.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Children with special needs in England may lose legal right to school support

Exclusive: Schools minister declines to rule out replacing EHCP documents as part of plans to change Send system

www.theguardian.com

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · May 21

Thrilled to co-chair the Digital Services Consortium and to be launching an ambitious digital inclusion programme for disabled children today!

Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · May 21

Too many disabled children, young people and their families are locked out of the digital world.

We’re proud to join the Digital Services Consortium and launch the Driving Digital Inclusion programme to break the digital divide.

Find out more: buff.ly/Nea9AMV

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · Apr 26

Fabulous pasta party with our awesome @kidscharity.bsky.social marathon runners and young supporters! In awe of their commitment to help us support more kids with disabilities to play, learn, have fun and make friends. Huge thanks Greystar for hosting us on the 32nd floor!

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · Apr 16

Wonderful afternoon at our peaceful @kidscharity.bsky.social playground in Chelsea where kids who need 1-1 adult support can mess about, have fun and make friends. Swings, trampolines, water play and more! Lovely spending time with our manager Sarah and former trustee and long time supporter Austin.

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · Apr 15

Silent disco, air guitars and bubbles were on the Easter menu at our amazing @kidscharity.bsky.social Orchard Centre in the Midlands this morning! Good chats with parents too, who never stop fighting for their children to be able to play, learn, grow and thrive alongside their peers.

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · Apr 14

Loved my visit to one of our @kidscharity.bsky.social adventure playgrounds. All kinds of kids with all kinds of disabilities (and siblings) roam around and enjoy den-building, fire making and messing about on bikes. Enjoyed showing our chair Diana around a fab service. How childhood should be! ❤️

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · Apr 14

School or college can be full of sensory challenges with crowded hallways, bright lights and loud noises.

Here’s some tips from young people on how to manage sensory overload at school. #WeCanBeHeard

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · Mar 26

We are extremely concerned by the Government's confirmation in the Spring statement to cut disability benefits by £4.8 billion, including reducing eligibility for the Personal Independence Payment.

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · Mar 20

This year’s results from @coramfam.bsky.social reinforce the continued exclusion of babies and toddlers with SEND from the childcare expansion.

Yet again, sufficiency of places is unacceptably low.

Read the full report here: www.familyandchildcaretrust.org/childcare-su...

www.familyandchildcaretrust.org

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · Mar 14

We welcome this timely research, which signals another potential roadblock to the expansion of early years places for children with SEND.

If providers are struggling to meet costs and open doors, they may find it harder to support children who need additional resources.

Early Years Alliance @eyalliance.bsky.social · Mar 13

A new Alliance survey from the Early Years Alliance has found that as a result of the combined impact of NI rises, NMW increases and updating charging guidance:

- Nearly 4 in 10 early years settings in England are likely to cut the number of 3/4YO funded places they offer

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