£79 MILLION TO BOOST MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Nearly 3 million children in England to be supported by mental health support teams in schools Around 22,500 more children and young people to access community mental health services 2,000
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Spring budget – another missed opportunity to address the challenges of the sector
4th March 2021On Wednesday 3 March, Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his 2021 Budget to the nation. The care sector was once again disappointed at the lack of support given to social care.
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RNIB makes accessible books free for children in the UK for World Book Day
4th March 2021To celebrate World Book Day on Thursday (4 March), the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is giving away thousands of books in braille and audio formats for children
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Art therapy and lockdown
25th February 2021MFON monthly columnist, Carly Jones MBE, shares a walking tour of a centre in Berkshire which delivers art therapy support for young people with autism. The centre has remained open
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Eden Futures service recognised for good autism practice
23rd February 2021Eden Futures’ service, Cherry Trees in Nottinghamshire, has been awarded Autism Accreditation by the National Autistic Society; the UK’s leading charity for autistic people and their families. Autism Accreditation is
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Things I do daily that help reduce my anxiety
1st February 2021Aoife Casson, who joins the MFON columnist team, shares the things she does daily to help reduce her anxiety.
Sign up today for Derwen College’s Spring Open Day
28th January 2021Specialist college Derwen College, is delighted to announce its live Open Day will take place on Saturday, 6th March. Potential students and their families will be able to find out
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A Christmas like no other
20th January 2021Happy New Year fellow parents and carers. How was your Christmas? How are you feeling entering 2021? Are you relieved that 2020 is over and excited for what a new
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RNIB on hand with support and advice for home schooling parents and professionals
18th January 2021The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is offering a wide range of support to professionals and parents supporting children with vision impairment through the pandemic. The charity’s Children,
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BAPS Awards 2020 – The Best Bits
23rd December 2020We know how important it is for SEND parents to connect with each other and share their stories. This year, the BAPS Awards 2020 went virtual to make sure this
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Event Review: The Transition Event online
14th December 2020The Transition Event Hub online brought together experts and the SEND community, and shared much valuable information for parents, carers, and young people. With six different areas to explore, the
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