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Disabled Bristol girl left without school place for almost a year

by Charlotte Dolman | Mar 4, 2024 | Parents & Carers

Zoe, 44, from Horfield in Bristol, wants to see more specialist school provision as her 12-year-old daughter has been let down by countless schools. After having “no option” since June, Olive has finally been given a school place but may have to wait until...

Special school places allocated on ‘very fine margins’, twins’ father says

by Charlotte Dolman | Mar 1, 2024 | Parents & Carers

Twins Jasper and Reuben, five, were diagnosed as autistic from the age of three and were issued education, health and care plans (EHCPs). But when their parents applied for them to start at Hob Moor Oaks special school in September, they were stunned to learn that...

Somerset boy receives life-changing Spider-Man bionic arm

by Charlotte Dolman | Feb 28, 2024 | Parents & Carers

A eight-year-old boy, who was born with one hand, is one of the first children to receive a Spider-Man bionic arm. Kaden Taylor from Burnham-on-Sea received his 3D-printed Hero Arm as a surprise after mentioning to his family that he would like to wear one.

Demand action from Chancellor ahead of the Spring Budget

by Charlotte Dolman | Feb 26, 2024 | Parents & Carers

Ahead of the Spring Budget on 6th March, parent carer Samantha has written to the Chancellor demanding action on sky-high energy and living costs that continue to hit families with disabled children hardest. Samantha lives in Doncaster with her son Lewis and her...

Get the joke: how live captioning lets more comedy fans enjoy every punchline

by Charlotte Dolman | Feb 23, 2024 | Parents & Carers

Lara Ricote is among the standups whose gags have landed with deaf and hearing people thanks to the work of stenographer Claire Hill.
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