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. ​

A staff member is helping a child drink water from a water bottle.
Early years
4 Oct 2023

Izzy’s story

Izzy has Global Developmental Delay and attends our Birmingham Family Group. Read her story.

Jenson is sitting on a car seat and is holding a blue water bottle.
Early years
13 Aug 2023

Jenson’s story

Jenson is three years old and has just started attending our Kids Family Group. His parent, Rhian, shares their story.

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Early years
20 Jul 2023

Our vision for early years and SEND

We believe it’s vital that babies and young children with SEND have access to quality early years support. Read more.

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Early years
22 Apr 2023

Selma’s story

Selma is a young girl with Down's syndrome. Her parents reached out to our Mediation service for support. Read their story.

A boy is photographed from behind, walking on grass with a walking aid.
Early years
27 Jan 2023

Michael’s story

Michael's mother used our Mediation service after the local authority decided not to carry our a needs assessment on him. Read their story.

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Early years
19 Dec 2022

Tommy’s story

Tommy started at Basingstoke Nursery in July 2021, after moving on from another nursery. Read his story.

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Early years
9 Dec 2022

Tammy’s story

Tammy shares how Kids supported her daughter after she was diagnosed with ASD.

There are two play tables of varying heights. Inside there are Legos and other items.
Early years
8 Dec 2022

Faith’s story

Faith has two boys who are autistic. She explains how they have thrived at Kids' Basingstoke Nursery.

Colby is sitting on the floor, looking to his right.
Early years
1 Nov 2022

Colby’s story

Jodie shares how the team at Kids' Basingstoke Nursery has supported her son, Colby, in his development.

A small boy lies smiling on the ground with a toy car
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.

Early years
15 Nov 2021

Reuben’s story

Read about Reuben's experience at the Kids crèche.