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Pupils with Send plans in England likely to double to one in 10 in rush for support

by Charlotte Dolman | Sep 16, 2026 | Parents & Carers

Schools and councils express financial concerns as EHCP applications surge before potential change in provision. Schools and councils across England are expecting the proportion of children with special needs plans to double to one in 10, with families rushing to...

‘Powerful example’: minister looks to Essex school for blueprint to transform Send provision

by Charlotte Dolman | Sep 16, 2026 | Parents & Carers

Georgia Gould, the minister for school standards, is in a race against time. And the minister responsible for overhauling England’s special educational needs provision is hoping that a state school in Colchester will help her beat the clock.  

The boxing coach on a mission to help disabled children

by Charlotte Dolman | Sep 14, 2026 | Parents & Carers

Bobby Brannen downed tools on the building site and turned his attention to disability-focused personal training after the outpouring of affection his online post attracted. The 21-year-old started doing sessions in his parents’ garage for children with...

You and Me (and Whoever Comes Next) review – theatre crafted with love and care

by Charlotte Dolman | Sep 11, 2026 | Parents & Carers

Actor Keron Day draws on his experiences of getting along, or not, with live-in carers to give a pithy account of a complex relationship.

CrossCountry, a UK long-distance train operator launch digital Priority Seating Card, an industry first

by Charlotte Dolman | Sep 9, 2026 | Parents & Carers

This card should make it easier for customers who need additional support to discreetly communicate that they require a priority seat onboard. The new digital card is a new option for customers who may benefit from priority seating when it is available.
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