News and real-life stories

We’re here for children and young people with special education needs and disabilities, young carers and families. ​We’re on a mission to create a world where all kinds of kids have all kinds of opportunities. ​

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News
19 May 2026

Kids submit response to SEND reform consultation

Kids has submitted its formal response to the Government's SEND reform consultation.

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News
19 May 2026

Katie Ghose will leave her role as Chief Executive of Kids

Katie Ghose has announced that she will be leaving her role as Chief Executive of Kids in autumn 2026.

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News
19 May 2026

Young People’s Views on SEND Reform Proposals

Young people with SEND shared their views and experiences in response to the SEND Reform Consultation.

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News
12 May 2026

How to Help Me Learn and Thrive Report

A new report reveals only 28% of disabled young people feel supported in education.

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8 May 2026

Russell House Update

Russell House update.

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News
13 Mar 2026

Kids Collective Young People Lead Youth Voice Event at Parliament

Young people with SEND spoke directly to MPs at a Kids Collective Youth Voice event.

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News
3 Mar 2026

Young People Lead the Conversation at MP Drop-In Event

Young people hosted an MP drop-in at Parliament, sharing their lived experiences.

News
27 Feb 2026

The Schools White Paper and SEND reforms

Information about the Schools White Paper, Kids' response and helpful links and resources.

CEO blog post
23 Feb 2026

Response to the Government’s Schools White Paper

Our CEO, Katie Ghose, responds to the Government's Schools White Paper 'Every Child Achieving and Thriving'.

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News
18 Feb 2026

SEND Reform: Our vision for the Schools White Paper

Our vision for SEND reform and what we want to see in the upcoming Schools White Paper.

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CEO blog post
6 Feb 2026

Inclusion isn’t optional – it’s a right for every child

There’s been a lot of SEND coverage in the news recently. Our CEO Katie Ghose shares her reflections.

News
30 Jan 2026

Kids appoints Mark Devlin as new Chair of the Board

Kids appoints Mark Devlin as new Chair of the Board.