New support aims to prevent care leavers with SEND facing a housing cliff edge
New government guidance has set out how councils should provide housing and mental health support for young people leaving care, including those with autism, learning disabilities and complex trauma. The
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How to understand DLD and support your child at home, school and beyond: Part 1
5th November 2026In this ‘How to’ blog, Emily and Deborah from London Speech Therapy (LST) answer questions parents may have about developmental language disorder (DLD), from recognising the signs and seeking a
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Preparing for Regional Care Cooperatives: A new approach to children’s social care
20th October 2026Could changes to children’s social care help more children receive the right support closer to home? Lorna Kenyon-Pain and Precious Mealia, social care specialists at Anthony Collins, explain Regional Care
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Supported housing residents to keep more of their earnings
16th October 2026More than 325,000 supported housing residents will be able to keep more of what they earn as new rules come into force. On October 5th, a new rule came into
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Winter events for SEND families
12th October 2026Last Updated: 12th October 2026 Looking for SEND-friendly festive events to go to with the family? Halloween, Bonfire night and Christmas days-out can be exciting but overstimulating and sometimes tricky
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Government pledges earlier support for autism, ADHD and mental health needs
9th October 2026Families in England have been promised earlier access to support, alongside stronger oversight of autism and ADHD assessments, following an independent review. Children and young people with autism, ADHD or
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What Does ‘Employment Ready’ Actually Mean for a Young Person With SEND?
2nd October 2026How can you help your young person with SEND feel ready for the world of work? Nicole Sherwood from Spencer Clarke Group explores what employment readiness can look like for
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Surrey Internship programme helps NEET young people with additional needs secure post-18 opportunities
29th September 2026Surrey Choices is delivering a Supported Internship programme to support young people with additional needs who are not in education, employment and training (NEET). Whilst thousands of young people have
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How can communication facilitate inclusion for your deaf or deafblind child?
25th September 2026Accessible communication helps children feel understood, build relationships and take part in everyday life. Boo Holmquest, Deaf Services and BSL Advisor at Achieve together, explores why inclusion starts with communication
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Children’s commissioner says parents of seriously ill children should get paid leave
7th September 2026The children’s commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza, has said that parents of children who are seriously ill or disabled should get paid leave from work. The commissioner called
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How to recognise good palliative care for your child with complex needs
21st August 2026As more children with life-shortening conditions live longer, families may find themselves navigating increasingly complex care. In this ‘How to’ blog, Mandy Thorpe from Martin House Children’s Hospice explains what
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