Mother's School System Battle For Autistic Son
A mother's explosive account reveals how the UK education system failed her autistic son, leading her to take drastic action. Discover the bureaucratic nightmare facing families with SEND children.
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Ofsted guidance links autistic pupils to extremism
A major row has erupted after Ofsted-backed training material suggested teachers look for 'fixations' in autistic pupils as a potential sign of terrorism. Charities and MPs condemn the guidance as 'dangerous' and 'discriminatory'.
Bristol Parents Sue Council Over School Places Chaos
Furious parents in Bristol mount a legal challenge against the council, accusing it of 'catastrophic failure' in school admissions that leaves children without places and families in turmoil.
SEND Reforms Risk Repeating Universal Credit Failures
A damning IFS report cautions that the government's planned special educational needs reforms risk mirroring the catastrophic rollout of Universal Credit, potentially leaving vulnerable children without essential support.
IFS: Labour's special needs reform 'not fit for purpose'
A bombshell report from the Institute for Fiscal Studies exposes critical flaws in Labour's proposed special needs reforms, warning of a deepening crisis in SEND funding and a potential postcode lottery for vulnerable children across the UK.
Disabled girl misses school after council fails to build ramp
A five-year-old girl with cerebral palsy was forced to miss her first day at a new specialist school after Westminster Council failed to install a promised wheelchair ramp, leaving her family devastated and fighting for her right to an education.
Robin Millar: UK's Disability Barriers Are a National Failing
Music legend and disability rights campaigner Sir Robin Millar speaks out on the persistent physical and societal barriers facing disabled people in Britain today, urging for radical change.
Autistic boy abandoned by school bus in Westminster
A five-year-old autistic boy was abandoned on a pavement after a school bus driver allegedly ignored protocol and left him unsupervised. The incident has sparked outrage and an urgent investigation.
France's Debt Crisis Threatens Government Collapse
Exclusive analysis reveals how France's spiralling debt crisis threatens to topple the government and force brutal austerity measures, echoing the worst days of the Eurozone crisis.
Disabled Boy Dies with Cocaine in System After School Failings
Exclusive investigation reveals a vulnerable disabled boy died with cocaine in his system after attending a special needs school in Croydon. Shocking failings exposed in safeguarding protocols.
Reform UK: SEND Taxi Abuse Bankrupting Councils
Reform UK's Ben Habib claims parents are exploiting free taxi services for children with special needs, warning the unsustainable spending could push local councils into financial collapse.
Educating Yorkshire Star's Devastating Tourette's Update
An emotional update on a former Educating Yorkshire student reveals her ongoing, severe struggle with Tourette's Syndrome, highlighting the daily challenges of the condition.
NHS Youth Mental Health Crisis: Over-Diagnosis Costs £16bn
Exclusive: A damning report reveals the over-medicalisation of youth mental health is creating a financially unsustainable crisis for the NHS, costing the state a staggering £16 billion annually and stretching support services to their absolute limit.
Young People 'Overdiagnosed' With Mental Health Conditions
A major review led by former Children's Commissioner Anne Longfield finds young people in the UK are being overdiagnosed with mental health conditions, pathologising normal emotional distress and overwhelming NHS services.
Royal Mail Rolls Out 1,400 New Parcel Postboxes Across UK
Royal Mail is launching 1,400 new parcel postboxes in a major modernisation push, allowing customers to send pre-paid returns and online orders without queuing.
Gaza Water Crisis Triggers Deadly Paralysis Outbreak
Exclusive: A catastrophic water shortage in Gaza, exacerbated by Israeli restrictions, is triggering a deadly outbreak of acute flaccid paralysis. Aid agencies warn of a spiralling humanitarian disaster as fuel and clean water supplies run critically low.
Nelk Boys: Prank Podcasters Disrupt US Politics For Trump
From YouTube pranks to the political arena: The inside story of the Nelk Boys, the 'Full Send' podcasters who are crashing traditional politics and mobilising a generation of 'party bros' in support of Donald Trump.
Mum of five forced to sleep in car with children
A desperate mother-of-five reveals the harsh reality of NSW's housing crisis as her family is forced to sleep in their car, facing freezing nights and an uncertain future.
Spain's Record Wildfires: 1,100 Dead, Area 2x London Scorched
Spain is reeling from its worst wildfire season on record, with apocalyptic blazes fuelled by a brutal two-week heatwave that has claimed over 1,100 lives. An area double the size of London has been incinerated, as the nation faces an unprecedented enviro
UK fish and chip shops facing extinction
Traditional fish and chip shops across the UK are at risk of disappearing as rising energy bills and ingredient costs threaten to sink the iconic industry.
UN: 1,760 Palestinians Die Seeking Aid in Gaza
The United Nations reports a devastating toll as more than 1,760 Palestinians perish in Gaza while attempting to access humanitarian aid amid ongoing conflict.
Gaza water crisis worsens amid heatwave
Amid a brutal heatwave, Palestinians in Gaza face severe water shortages, exacerbating an already dire humanitarian situation. Learn how the crisis is unfolding.
Gaza children face deadly medical evacuation delays
Critically ill children in Gaza are struggling to access urgent medical care due to bureaucratic delays and Israeli restrictions, leaving families in despair.
Thames Water may face temporary nationalisation
The UK government is reportedly considering placing Thames Water under temporary state control as the debt-laden utility giant struggles to secure private investment. Shadow Environment Secretary Steve Reed warns of potential bill hikes for customers.
NZ MP's passionate Gaza speech in parliament
Green Party MP Chloe Swarbrick delivers a powerful address in New Zealand's parliament, calling for an end to the violence in Gaza and urging global action.
Govt plans for Thames Water collapse as crisis deepens
Specialist advisers have been appointed to oversee contingency plans for Thames Water's potential collapse, as the UK's largest water supplier faces financial turmoil.
Albanese: Netanyahu 'in denial' about Gaza crisis
Australian PM Anthony Albanese criticises Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu for failing to acknowledge the severity of the Gaza crisis, as international pressure mounts.
Albanese accuses Netanyahu of Gaza "denial"
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu of ignoring the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, escalating diplomatic tensions over the conflict.
Migrant families sleep on Paris streets amid housing crisis
Dozens of migrant families are camped outside Paris City Hall, sleeping on the ground under makeshift shelters as they await housing. Shocking images reveal the dire conditions amid France's ongoing accommodation crisis.
South Sudan's Hunger Crisis Leaves 7 Million Struggling
A dire food crisis grips South Sudan, with nearly 7 million people facing severe hunger. The World Health Organization warns of escalating malnutrition and disease outbreaks.
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