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. ​

News
12 Aug 2024

Kids’ response to violence and community unrest

Like many voluntary organisations operating in communities across England, Kids has been affected by the racial and hate-motivated violence. We are troubled by the abhorrent actions causing unrest across towns...

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SENDIASS stories
18 Oct 2022

Thomas’ story

Thomas was finding it difficult to engage in the EHC Plan process. It didn't make sense to him. Kids SENDIASS found a novel way to support him to get involved in the process and help others understand his needs. 

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SENDIASS stories
18 Oct 2022

Sophie’s story

Sophie was struggling at college and felt trust had broken down so much that she stopped attending.

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SENDIASS stories
18 Oct 2022

Oscar’s story

Oscar was struggling at school. His family were discouraged from applying for an EHC and their relationship with the school had broken down.

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Early years
18 Oct 2022

Morgan’s story

Morgan is a little boy with complex needs who was being denied a place at the school of his choice. Read his SENDIASS story.

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Early years
18 Oct 2022

Maria’s story

Maria's new school were struggling to meet her complex needs after she moved from a different area. Read her SENDIASS story.

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SENDIASS stories
18 Oct 2022

Luna’s story

Luna had not been able to attend school for some time due to high levels of anxiety. Read her SENDIASS story.

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SENDIASS stories
18 Oct 2022

Lorna’s story

Lorna is a single parent who needed support when school proposed an EHC plan for one of her children. Read her SENDIASS story.

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SENDIASS stories
18 Oct 2022

Juliet’s story

Juliet had been having a tough time at school and wasn't getting the support she needed. Read her SENDIASS story.

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SENDIASS stories
18 Oct 2022

Jacob’s story

Jacob needed support to start primary school but additional funding had been denied and the family didn't know why.

SENDIASS stories
18 Oct 2022

Jack’s story

When Jack's application for an Education, Health and Care Plan was turned down his family was upset and confused. Find out how Kids SENDIASS supported them.

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SENDIASS stories
18 Oct 2022

Isla’s story

Not everyone wants or needs an Education, Health and Care plan. Isla was one of them. Read about how Kids SENDIASS supported her.