One of the most important ways to build understanding is simple: Listen. Listening to young people’s lived-experiences gives real insight into what the world feels like for them - what helps, what doesn’t, and what truly makes a difference.

Today is a good day for children! 450,000 will be lifted out of poverty thanks to the end of the two-child limit. We're celebrating this along with 17 other orgs with an advert in The Times. The advert has been funded by hundreds of small donations from people supporting @38degrees.bsky.social.

On Monday, the Kids Youth Voice Team had the incredible privilege of supporting two young people from our services as they visited 10 Downing Street to hand in a powerful joint open letter calling on the Government to #EndTheCliffEdge.

Today marks the start of Autism Acceptance Month! 💛 Awareness and acceptance matters, but it’s only the beginning. What really makes a difference is understanding, support, and action that lasts beyond April. #KidsSayWeCan

Have your say on the future of SEND support 📢 The DfE is currently holding a formal consultation on the proposed SEND reforms, and this is your chance to be heard. They are holding online & in-person engagement events - view & register here: consult.education.gov.uk/send-reform/

Gaps in availability of childcare for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) is one of the most concerning and consistent findings of our Childcare Survey over the last 25 years: www.coramfamilyandchildcare.org.uk/research/chi...

The UK government is making decisions about SEND support - and they need to hear from young people with SEND. If you're aged 13-25 with SEND, this is your chance to speak up about what really matters in your life, your education and your future. Take our survey hub.kids.org.uk/youth-voice/

Everyone experiences the world in their own unique way, and that is something to celebrate. There is no single “right” way to think, learn, communicate or feel. #NeurodiversityCelebrationWeek

The Government has proposed changes to SEND support in England. We’ve put together a clear overview explaining the key proposals, what this could mean, and how you can share your views. Read our overview and find out how you can take part in the consultation: www.kids.org.uk/overview-pro...

Yesterday, alongside The Enemy of Boredom, we were proud to host an MP drop-in at Parliament, sponsored by @peter4bracknell.bsky.social - putting young people at the heart of the conversation. Read more about the event here - www.kids.org.uk/news/young-p...

Blown away by the conversations between young people and MPs at our drop in today @kidscharity.bsky.social and huge 🙏🏽 peter4bracknell.bsky.social for hosting. Listening and learning to each other with a ‘can do’ focus on the urgent changes needed for every child to play, learn, grow and thrive. 🙏🏽 🙌

We are carefully reviewing the Gov's Schools White Paper and will be sharing a clear and accessible summary of the key proposals soon. In the meantime, if you have any initial thoughts on the proposals, share your views with us here: www.kids.org.uk/news/schools...

As members of the @dcpcampaign.bsky.social, we’re proud to support the Young People Survey for disabled young people aged 11–25. Your experiences matter - help us make sure young disabled voices shape real change. bit.ly/YPSurvey26 Easy Read version here:https://bit.ly/YPSurvey26ER

Our CEO, @katieghose.bsky.social, spoke to Nuala McGovern on BBC Radio 4 Woman's Hour about the Gov's SEND reform proposals and the importance of early support, so all children and young people can play, learn, grow, and thrive. Listen from 25:50 - www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Our CEO @katieghose.bsky.social spoke on @bbc5live.bsky.social about the Gov's Schools White Paper, highlighting that parents will only feel really reassured when their own experience in the local school is truly inclusive. Listen from 1:28 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

"For the hundreds & thousands of children and families that we work with, they just want the ordinary things." Our CEO @katieghose.bsky.social spoke on @itvnews.bsky.social today about the Gov's Schools White Paper 'Every Child Achieving and Thriving'. Watch from 2:10 - www.itv.com/watch/news/f...

Our CEO, @katieghose.bsky.social, responds to the Schools White Paper 'Every Child Achieving and Thriving'.

We’re now within touching distance of seeing the detail behind the Government’s SEND proposals, and whilst we wait for the Schools White Paper itself, the latest headlines and speculation aren’t going to help give us a full picture of what a reformed system could look like. (1/4)

We are super excited to be at the Youth Voice Matters conference today! With over 100 young people from across the country attending the atmosphere will be buzzing. Look out for updates from @ncb.org.uk throughout the day

In our response to the Education Select Committee, and in our recommendations for reform, we were clear that true inclusion will only be achieved through a major cultural and attitudinal shift towards those with special educational needs and disabilities. www.theguardian.com/education/20...

A 4-tiered SEND system risks rigid categorisation of needs, which may not work for every child and young person. Support for children and young people with SEND should not depend on labels. (1/3) inews.co.uk/news/educati...

We welcome the announcement of inclusion bases in every secondary school, highlighting the Government’s progress towards its ambition of making mainstream schools more inclusive. (1/4) www.theguardian.com/education/20...

This is a very welcome and positive step from the Government, allowing the focus to shift to meaningful reform of the SEND system and help create a world where every child and young person with SEND has the opportunity to learn and thrive. (1/3) www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It’s reassuring to hear @georgiagould.bsky.social confirm that children with SEND will not lose their place at special schools or current levels of assistance. Every child deserves the right help at the right time – from early years to school and beyond. (1/3) www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Behind every SEND headline are real children and real families. Our CEO, @katieghose.bsky.social, shares her reflections on the recent news coverage, and why inclusion and support must not be treated as optional. Read the article: www.kids.org.uk/news/inclusi...

Aisia and Heather met with Minister @georgiagould.bsky.social this week at the NNPCF conference. 💛 Moments like this mean so much to Kids and the young people we support. It’s incredibly powerful to see key decision-makers truly listening to young people’s voices.

Free tech support to use your smartphone, tablet or laptop 📱💻 Our charity partner AbilityNet offers free 1-to-1 check-in sessions to help you set up your device in a way that works for your family. 👉 Book a free check-in using this online form: abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-su...

Press & media enquiries With the Government’s Schools White Paper expected soon, Kids is available to support journalists and media with expert comment and on-the-ground perspectives on special educational needs and disabilities. Email: [email protected]

Data from @ambitiousautism.bsky.social reveals that 1 in 6 autistic pupils haven’t been in school since September. This isn’t “poor attendance”, it’s a system failing to meet their needs. No child should be held back because the system doesn't support them. www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Ahead of the government’s Schools White Paper, the @dcpcampaign.bsky.social is calling for a system that gives schools and colleges the funding, training, and support they need - with families treated as partners. #SEND #FightForOrdinary

National Network of Parent Carer Forums Co-Chairs Jo and Sarah at the end of presenting another fantastic conference. We presented them with a collective squishmallow each for having such great energy and allowing us to be part of it!

A new report from the British Dyslexia Association ‘Lost in the system: Councils’ blind spot on dyslexia’ shows that fewer than 2% of local authorities know how many dyslexic children there are in their area, leaving many without support. Read the report: simplebooklet.com/bdalostinthe...

Today, Aisia and Heather are at the #NNPCF conference. It's been a busy start, connecting with forum members and sharing information about Kids and the Digital Services Consortium.

"Parents will be worried about plans until they can see, in black and white, that legally guaranteed support will be there for every child who needs it." Read what our CEO, @katieghose.bsky.social, shared in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/education/20...

⏳ Final chance to sign our open letter to #EndTheCliffEdge! Please, add your name today before it closes! bit.ly/3LkeStg 🔁 If you have already signed our open letter, share it with your network! The more signatures we get, the bigger the impact of our voices!

All children and young people with SEND should have a legal right to support and a plan, no matter their diagnosis or level of need. Families shouldn’t have to fight to get the support their child needs. (1/3) www.theguardian.com/education/20...

Early support is everything. The true test of the Government’s proposals will be if they change the game by helping schools, specialists, and families to work together as a team around every child. (1/4) inews.co.uk/news/educati...

The challenging financial picture combined with the day-to-day experiences of families and educators facing rising levels of need, highlights that SEND provision cannot sit with schools alone – joint accountability across services is vital. (1/4) www.theguardian.com/education/20...

A parent from our Basingstoke nursery shares the challenges their family is currently facing in securing a mainstream school place for their child during their final year of nursery, emphasising the urgent need for true inclusion in schools and more specialist provision.

It’s encouraging to hear Minister @georgiagould.bsky.social reflect on how the DfE SEND engagement events have shaped the Government's thinking ahead of the upcoming reforms, and to hear her directly quote the voices of the young people with SEND that we support. schoolsweek.co.uk/send-roadsho...

We're proud that our Basingstoke nursery features as a case study of best practice in @lukemurphy.bsky.social's report on the SEND crisis, showing what’s possible when children and families are truly supported. Read the report here: www.lukemurphy.org.uk/today-i-laun...

We were delighted to welcome @lukemurphy.bsky.social to our Basingstoke nursery today to launch his report about fixing the SEND crisis. The report features our nursery as a case study of best practice, recognising the inclusive environment we provide for children with SEND.

As one of Kids’ key policy asks to the Government, we believe the £200 million investment in SEND training for education professionals is an essential element in reforming the SEND system. Read our full statement here: www.kids.org.uk/news/kids-re...

We welcome the Government's announcement to invest £200 million in SEND training. This is a positive step towards a truly inclusive education system - giving every child the opportunity to play, learn, grow, and thrive. (1/5) www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...

Encouraging to see the Schools Minister @georgiagould.bsky.social emphasising the importance of collaboration between schools and specialists. Sharing expertise and working in partnership is essential to ensuring children and young people with SEND receive the right support at the right time.

📢 Disabled young people – have your say! The Government’s Milburn Review is investigating why so many 16–24-year-olds are not in education, employment, or training (NEET) and they want to hear from YOU! Share your experiences by emailing [email protected]

Take on the Hackney Half Marathon with Team Kids on 17th May 2026! Run 13.1 miles of live DJs, Broadway Market & vibrant street art - all while helping create opportunities for disabled children & young people 💛 👉 Join Team Kids: www.kids.org.uk/events/hackn...

It's worrying to see speculation about rights being taken away from disabled children. When rights are restricted, more children risk reaching crisis before getting the help they need.

As we look back on 2025, we’re so proud of the incredible journey we’ve shared, supporting children and young people with SEND, and their families. Here are some of the year’s highlights!

As 2025 comes to an end, we’re proud of what we’ve achieved together 💛 Every conversation, workshop and moment of support has helped children and young people with SEND, and their families, feel seen and supported. See our 2025 highlights ➡️ www.kids.org.uk/news/our-202...