Contributing to change – How to successfully influence your local authority
When parents/carers of young people with SEND unite, messages become louder and those in influential positions begin to listen. But what’s the journey to reach that point? MFON speaks to
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An Un-Smart Start to The Year
7th January 2022As a new year begins, many of us will be setting ourselves targets and challenges for the year ahead. MFON columnist Aoife Casson explains how young people with additional needs
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Carly’s Christmas message
14th December 2021As 2021 draws to a close, MFON columnist, Carly Jones MBE, reflects on BAPS, writing her new book, and shares what helps her to have a happy Christmas. It’s December and as we snowball (pun
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The first of its kind: Historic and ground-breaking Down Syndrome Bill is set to become law
26th November 2021A Bill focused on improving the lives of those living with Down Syndrome is expected to clear its first Commons hurdle today (Friday 26th November) after the Government announced it
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Anti-Bullying Week: One kind word
19th November 2021This week marked Anti-Bullying Week, and we wanted to raise awareness of the campaign, advise parents/carers on the latest research and share resources to support young people with SEND who may be experiencing
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Trailblazing learning disability service launches Positively Unique online shop with goods made by people with disabilities
15th November 2021A Devon learning disability service, run by national charity United Response, has this month launched a brand-new online shop selling custom and personalised gifts made by people with disabilities. ‘Positively
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BAPS Awards Ceremony 2021 – our night in pictures
10th November 2021The BAPS Awards have come to a close for another year, and if you missed all the action last week, we’re bringing you the best bits (which was pretty much
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Breast Cancer Awareness: putting care and compassion at the heart of our support
5th November 2021Breast cancer survivor Tracey Garcia, who works as Involvement & Engagement Manager at leading adult social care not-for-profit Dimensions, shares why Breast Cancer Awareness Month should be a watershed moment
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What do dogs mean to me?
27th October 2021We’ve all heard reports that owning a pet can do wonders for your mental health, however pets also mean time and responsibility. Here, MFON columnist Aoife Casson shares what her
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Can you request an EHC Needs Assessment and an EHC Plan for Dyslexia?
20th October 2021This month marked Dyslexia Awareness Week and MFON wanted to find out more about EHC Needs Assessments (EHC) and EHC Plans to support young people with Dyslexia. Rukhsana Koser, Solicitor
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Queen Alexandra College (QAC) achieves Leaders in Diversity Award success
19th October 2021QAC has achieved the prestigious Leaders in Diversity Award from the National Centre for Diversity. The award recognises organisations going above and beyond in their commitment to the FREDIE values
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