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Childcare settings are only open to the most vulnerable children and those whose parents’ work is critical to the Coronavirus response. If this is you, search this special childcare directory.

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In response to the Government’s announced regarding temporary changes to some of the legal duties and timescales, here is the Joint Statement from Pauline Anderson and Parent Carers Together on behalf of Local Area SEND in Derby.

Further to the recent launch of our Council for Disabled Children Questions email, please click on this link to download the latest in the series of weekly CDC FAQs.

While shelves inside the supermarkets are now well stocked, it is proving difficult for families with disabled children, even those who are supposed to be shielding, to secure delivery slots. Contact has some information and advice.

The government has today announced temporary changes to the law on Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessments and plans. The Guidance on the changes and a Ministerial letter have now also been published and can be found on the Council for Disabled Children’s website.