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Isobel Everest is a world judo champion twice over. The-17-year old from Bexhill in East Sussex won the pan disability martial arts honours in Holland this year, as well as the world kata championships with her partner Braydon. But she’s fighting for the sport to become more inclusive – and hoping that a pan disability discipline could be added to the Paralympics.

There wasn’t a lot to welcome in last year’s SEND consultation paper, but one thing I.P.S.E.A. did welcome, was the long-overdue acknowledgement that a national template for Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans is necessary.

A woman whose golden retriever had a litter of guide dog puppies said she hoped she could help more people with sight loss “live an independent life”. Kath Saunders and her family appeared on Channel 5’s Puppy School for Guide Dogs alongside new mum Ela. The programme features the progress of guide dogs in training and the people who depend on them.

Over 200 invited guests from across the children’s sector gathered in Westminster on Monday 25th September to hear Dame Christine Lenehan give a stirring valedictory address to mark her retirement.

Students at the Royal School for the Deaf in Derby have paid tribute to the first deaf contestant on Great British Bake Off by wishing her luck in a video message in sign language.