Supporting children with medical conditions in school
A new report says that schools are breaking the law by not supporting children with medical conditions. New report published by Young Epilepsy highlights the reality of children with
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In the Spotlight – Family Fund
As well as turning the spotlight on conditions such as cystic fibrosis, asthma and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), My Family, Our Needs will also be shining a light on organisations
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Faltering growth consultation
NICE has published the draft guideline on ‘Faltering growth’ for consultation. Faltering growth refers to a child not putting on weight as would normally be expected for their age and sex.
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Ask the lawyer – Your Special Education Needs and Disability questions answered
My Family, Our Needs is delighted to announce that we will have a lawyer on board with us for the next month or two as our SEND expert. Answering each
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Children’s mental health approaches need updating
New research has shown that approaches to childhood mental health are based on Victorian values. The approaches to protecting children with mental health issues are much the same today as
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Tackling autism and learning disability hate crime
There’s a Thunderclap happening on social media this week and it’s all to do with showing the world why autism and learning disability hate crime needs to end. By signing
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Henleys Medical giveaway – Win 2 Joey Bags!
Following on from our article, putting asthma In the Spotlight, My Family, Our Needs has teamed up with Henleys Medical for a competition giveaway for one parent/carer to win for
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In the Spotlight – asthma
My Family, Our Needs has teamed up with Asthma UK to bring you the facts about asthma. We’ll also be running a competition so make sure you keep reading to
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Naidex partners with My Family, Our Needs for 2017 event of the year
Naidex is thrilled to partner with My Family Our Needs for the 2017 event that leads the way for the disability and independent living sector. The 43rd instalment of the
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Inspecting children’s social care settings – Ofsted launches new framework
Ofsted has announced details of its new framework for inspecting children’s social care settings which will come into effect on 1st April. Last year, Ofsted published a consultation on the
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Staying safe on the internet
Safer Internet Day has inspired My Family, Our Needs to put together some top tips for you and your child to stay safe whilst surfing the net. These days, everybody’s
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Childcare for disabled children – how to find it
It may feel like the kids have only just gone back to school but half-term is fast approaching and for most parents, that means a mad panic trying to get
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Ask a SEN teacher – Where to go for support
This is the last instalment of our Q&A with SEN teacher, Melody Sung. With the hard bit done and the questions answered, Melody can now relax and add some other
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Ask a SEN teacher – Your questions answered
Last time we heard all about why Melody Sung wanted to become a SEND teacher. Here, she answers questions sent in by readers. She’s a brave one! What qualities should
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Being a SEN teacher: what’s it like?
SEN teachers and SENCOs can sometimes be elusive characters. They’re responsible for looking after the needs of our children when us parents aren’t there and yet, sometimes, we’re not clear
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In the Spotlight – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
1 in 50 people are thought to have OCD. Whilst symptoms can be relatively mild, the disorder may also be quite serious and prevent both adults and children from getting
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The World Para Athletics Championships London 2017 – Get involved
Still buzzing from the Paralympics? Well, the World Para Athletics Championships are coming to London this summer. Tickets are now on sale with special offers for schools. Full price tickets
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New guidance on End of life care for infants, children and young people with life-limiting conditions
End of life care must be for the whole family not just the dying child, says new guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). NICE is
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In The Spotlight – Down’s syndrome
This month, My Family, Our Needs turns it spotlight on Down’s syndrome and explores the condition in more detail. What is Down’s syndrome? Down’s syndrome is caused by the presence
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Paralympics Unlocked – Canoe Sprint and Road Cycling
Canoe Sprint This year’s Rio Games sees Canoe make its exciting debut. Strength and speed are the order of the day in this sport, as athletes push themselves to their
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