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. ​

Christmas drawings in baubles
News
12 Dec 2024

Festive drawings 

Celebrate the festive season with some amazing drawings by the talented children and young people we support.

children's multicoloured wooden block toys in playgroup setting
Real-life stories
4 Dec 2024

William’s story 

William has a congenital syndrome and Rachel, William's mum, shares how he has flourished at Kids' playgroup.

girl's bedroom with orange bedding and wooden walls
Real-life stories
3 Dec 2024

Ruby’s story 

Ruby struggled with her sleep and her family found support through our online Sleep Workshop. Read Ruby's story.

group picture of young people with SEND and participation practitioners
News
3 Dec 2024

MP SEND Toolkit Launch

Young people with SEND attended the MP SEND Toolkit launch, sharing their experiences with MPs.

A group of children and a staff member are putting their hands together in a team stack. They are smiling.
News
25 Nov 2024

New SEND Advice & Guidance

We're excited to introduce our new SEND advice and guidance section on our website!

group of children cheering with their hands in the air
News
22 Nov 2024

Support us through easyfundraising

Turn your online shopping into FREE donations for Kids! Support children and young people with SEND through easyfundraising.

News
14 Nov 2024

5 inspiring stories of famous people with disabilities 

This Disability History Month, we're shining a light on 5 famous disabled people who have made a huge impact on the world.

two girls painting outside
News
31 Oct 2024

Our response to the autumn budget – 2024

We’ve summarised how some of the autumn budget announcements might impact disabled children.

News
25 Oct 2024

How can the autumn budget support SEND reform

If every child matters, then money must be found to make the rights of disabled children a reality.