All the Latest News and Updates in SEND Education and Support
See all our latest news articles about SEND education, support and health and wellbeing, in addition to updates on My Family Our Needs events.
Following cross-party support to pass emergency legislation during the coronavirus pandemic, a statement has been put out by the government explaining the impact this may have on disabled people. Coronavirus
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Young people from Glasgow have successfully completed Leonard Cheshire’s ‘Can Do’ volunteering programme. The charity’s innovative ‘Can Do’ programme sees young people with additional support needs gain new life skills
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Applications are now open for the prestigious Stelios Award for Disabled Entrepreneurs in the UK. The award gives disabled entrepreneurs in the UK the chance to win a top prize
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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published a draft clinical guideline on the care and support of adults with cerebral palsy. The draft guideline, which is
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Walsingham Support Staff Sarah Smith and Nadine Suitor have scooped the award in the Best Employer category at the National Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards. The Awards, held on Friday
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Arriva Luton is set to welcome its newest permanent recruit this summer after finding a real star in dedicated trainee Richard Whitfield-Guy. Richard came to Arriva through Central Bedfordshire College’s
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MPs launch inquiry into impact of social media on young people’s mental health and wellbeing. The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Social Media and Young People’s Mental Health and Wellbeing
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The young disabled community of Merseyside will be offered new, sport related volunteering opportunities through Leonard Cheshire’s volunteering programme, Can Do Sport. Can Do Sport works with young people across
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The Usual Place Café in Dumfries has won the award for the Best Changing Places Toilet in the UK, as voted for by members of the public. Five years after
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Chesterfield-based care provider, Heathcotes Group, enjoyed an overwhelming response as a sponsor appearing at the 2018 Transition Event, a conference dedicated to the future of young people with disabilities and
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Mountain Bike Enthusiasts from across the South West converged on Dulverton on Sunday for the third annual ‘Eat Dirt on Exmoor’ event. The event is organised by Calvert Trust Exmoor
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And Disney’s Aladdin will hold its second autism friendly performance there at 1.30pm 28th August Disney’s hit musical Aladdin is delighted to announce that the Prince Edward Theatre, which is
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There are still some tickets for Frank Turner available courtesy of the Stay Up Late campaign, but you need to get in quick! Deadline for applications – 9:30 tomorrow (Wednesday
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Parents and young people at the heart of The Transition Event Midlands Have you heard the saying, Nothing about us, without us? It’s meant to mean that people are fully
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Chesterfield-based care provider, Heathcotes Group, is sponsoring The Transition Event Midlands. The Transition Event, run by My Family Our Needs, is an exhibition and conference which aims to help build
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Disney’s Aladdin announces a second autism-friendly performance at London’s Prince Edward Theatre. Following the success of it’s previous relaxed performances, Disney’s hit musical Aladdin will have a dedicated Autism-Friendly Performance
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See Frank Turner on his world tour for FREE with Stay Up Late. We have some great news to kick start April courtesy of the lovely people over at Stay
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The Royal Shakespeare Company announces two relaxed performances of Matilda the Musical in 2018 The multi-award winning musical will have its fifth in the West End on 10th June and
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A revolutionary swimming aid which helps disabled children learn to swim is in the running for a prestigious innovation award. The forward-thinking design, named the AquaPlane, is a swimming and
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New tests which can indicate autism in children have been developed by researchers at the University of Warwick. The tests could lead to earlier detection of autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
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Almost half of children aged from 12 to 16 in England feel sad or anxious at least once a week with worries about their future and school their biggest concerns,
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