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What will a Bill for Children’s Wellbeing do for our children with SEND?
We now know Catherine McKinnell, the schools minister, has SEND in her portfolio and we heard something of what’s in store for education in the King’s speech.
Generous supporter leaves gift in Will to start new book collection for braille readers
An RNIB supporter and former member of RNIB’s executive council has left an extremely generous legacy gift to RNIB which has enabled them to publish a collection of 100 classic books in braille. Mr Hans Cohn (1923–2018), who was a member of RNIB’s executive council for 30 years.
Vocal critic of carer’s allowance scandal to oversee the benefit as minister
The Labour MP Stephen Timms, a vocal critic of the carer’s allowance scandal that has led to thousands of unpaid carers being plunged into debt and threatened with prosecution, has been given ministerial responsibility for the issue.
Contact wins at the Charity Awards 2024
Contact has taken top prize in the Disability category at this year’s Charity Awards, the longest-running and most prestigious awards scheme in the charity sector for its Free School Meals campaign, set up by parent carer Natalie Hay. 24
Sensory way to sports
National disability charity Sense has reimagined badminton, snooker and rounders so people with complex disabilities22 across England can meaningfully take part for the first time.
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