New report: Lessons Learnt From Lockdown

Between February and March 2021, as part of the Making Participation Work programme, the Council for Disabled Children commissioned Kaizen to deliver the largest consultation to date with children and young people with SEND to exploring their experiences of the...

New Insight into Autism in Girls

New research has deepened understanding of the way autism spectrum disorder (ASD) manifests in the brains of girls. It has prompted scientists to warn that conclusions drawn from studies conducted primarily in boys should not be assumed to hold true for girls. The...

The Language of Children’s Services

Two FLARE members were interviewed for an article by Children and Young People Now. The article explores the language used in children’s services and the concern that some common terms risk stigmatising children, young people and families.

Train company launches online forum

Avanti West Coast has become the first UK train operator to offer Disabled passengers a dedicated social media forum. The Accessible Rail Travel with Avanti West Coast Facebook group aims to provide a support network to share advice, tips and offer feedback.