Disabled people to get 24/7 free bus travel under Burnham
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced that disabled bus pass holders will be able to travel for free around the clock, with the change coming into effect on April 1 next year.
Category : SEND
Taylor Swift fan, 11, raises funds for bionic arm to play guitar
Kitty Wilmshurst, 11, from Leeds, is raising £20,000 for a Hero Arm bionic limb to play guitar like Taylor Swift and boost her independence.
Report disabled bay abuse at UK supermarkets, shoppers urged
Disabled Motoring UK's Baywatch survey asks shoppers to report disabled bay abuse at Tesco, Asda, Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons and Sainsbury's this August, citing £501m monthly loss.
Molly-Mae Hague Rules Out More Kids, No Time With Tommy
Molly-Mae Hague says she and Tommy Fury spend no time together since newborn Midas arrived, and she believes this will be her last child due to the struggle.
Salford children's home improves after Ofsted overmedication finding
A Salford children's home is making urgent improvements after an Ofsted report found a child was overmedicated and staff training was inadequate.
Crumpsall school expansion faces refusal over traffic fears
Manchester councillors are 'minded to refuse' Belz School's expansion to Crumpsall Lane after 87 objections over traffic, despite school bosses saying concerns are misunderstood.
SEND parents urge PM to meet over 'broken' system
More than 150 families with SEND children beg Andy Burnham for a meeting, citing a broken system and children with suicidal thoughts.
Mum's tears as autistic son barred from holiday club
Only 6% of SEND children get holiday club support, leaving 61,000 missing out, as mums struggle.
Mum in tears as autistic son turned away from holiday club
Only 6% of SEND children in England get holiday club support this summer, with 61,000 missing out, new research from Sense reveals. A mum shares her heartbreaking story.
MPs Warn SEND Reforms Leave Transport and Funding Questions Unanswered
MPs warn SEND reforms leave unanswered questions on home-to-school transport and council deficits, with rising costs and unclear savings timeline.
McFly Star’s Wife Reveals Child’s Pathological Demand Avoidance Diagnosis
Izzy Johnston, wife of McFly drummer Harry Judd, discusses their child’s pathological demand avoidance on Dr Alex George’s podcast.
Half of Send Parents Fear Losing Support in Reforms
Survey finds 45% of parents of children with complex needs fear losing support in upcoming Send reforms in England.
Tributes Pour In for Teaching Assistant Ross Coultas
Tributes for teaching assistant Ross Coultas, who died suddenly, remembered for his kindness and dedication to pupils at Overton St. Helen's
SEND Pupil Relocation Plan for North Tyneside Moves to Consultation
North Tyneside Council has approved a consultation to relocate SEND primary pupils from Silverdale School to Forest Hall Primary School, citing structural issues and an inadequate Ofsted rating.
Social Care Crisis Talks as Homes 'On Brink'
Crisis talks between care home owners and councils as report warns nearly 10% of beds may disappear by 2020 due to funding pressures.
Disabled children’s legal rights ‘red lines’ in Send overhaul, charities warn
Charities warn ministers against diluting legal protections for disabled children in upcoming Send reforms in England.
Parents Urged to Spot Three Non-Literacy Signs of Dyslexia in Children
Parents are urged to watch for three non-literacy signs of dyslexia, including difficulty with instructions and frustration at school, to aid early diagnosis.
Wallsend SEND Pupils Face Possible Move to New School Building
North Tyneside Council is considering relocating SEND pupils from Silverdale Primary at Langdale Centre to Forest Hall Primary, launching a consultation on 27 July.
Historic Barry Victorian building could become daycare centre
Broad Island House, a Victorian building in Barry in 'very poor state of repair', could become a daycare facility for adults with disabilities under new plans.
Stirling Councillors Seek More Support for Children with Needs
Stirling Council unanimously passed a motion calling for transparent national reporting of autism and ADHD assessment waiting times, and greater support for children with Additional Support Needs.
Diane Cavanagh retires after 34 years at Walton school
After 34 years at Arnot St Mary CE Primary School in Walton, Diane Cavanagh retires, leaving a legacy of dedication and community spirit.
Sunderland mum's app empowers SEND parents after painful experiences
Nicola Leonard, a Sunderland mum, co-created the Understanding My Child app to help SEND parents gather evidence for EHCPs, inspired by her own difficult journey with her autistic son and ADHD daughter.
Mum Reconsiders Baby Name Honey After Criticism
A pregnant woman is reconsidering naming her daughter Honey after people told her they 'hate' the name and fear it could hinder her success. She now plans to use it as a middle name.
SEND Demand Behind £44m Knowsley School Funding Gap
Knowsley Council's Dedicated Schools Grant deficit reached £43.8m, driven by rising demand for SEND provision, with a £18.1m overspend in the high needs block due to increased EHCPs.
Greg Rutherford's Wife on Letting Neurodivergent Son Take School Days Off
Susie Rutherford shares how her family adapts for their neurodivergent son, including taking days off school and picking battles.
Deafblind Boy's Nursery Trauma Highlights Fears Over Send Reforms
Family of deafblind boy Harvey Hind fears England's Send reforms could cut funding and reverse hard-won support after traumatic nursery wait.
Phillipson Vows EHCPs Stay For Complex Needs In Send Reforms
Bridget Phillipson confirms EHCPs for most complex Send children will stay under reforms, with new support plans from 2030.
Mother Sues Nevada School District After Son Chokes to Death on Pineapple
Mother sues Nevada school district after her eight-year-old son choked to death on pineapple in cafeteria; employee allegedly sent him to bathroom alone.
Katie Price Speaks Out After Met Police Officers Found Guilty of Mocking Harvey
Katie Price speaks after eight Met Police officers found guilty of gross misconduct for mocking her disabled son Harvey in WhatsApp messages.
Jeremy Hunt Warns of 'Overdiagnosis' of Mental Health Conditions in Children
Jeremy Hunt warns young people are overdiagnosed with mental health conditions, calling for reform of Send system and disability benefits.
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