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
4 Nov 2025

An Evening with Stephen Unwin

We had the privilege of hosting an inspiring evening with Stephen Unwin to discuss his new book.

News
30 Oct 2025

Kids at Comic Con 2025

Find out more about our fantastic weekend at Comic Con and our chill zone.

News
18 Sep 2025

Response to the Education Select Committee report

Our response to the Education Select Committee report into ‘Solving the SEND crisis’.

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News
15 Sep 2025

Kids Cotswolds Holiday Home – New Online Booking System

Booking a stay at our Kids Cotswolds Holiday Home is now easier than ever with our new online booking system.

News
10 Sep 2025

Summer Activities at Kids: 2025 Highlights

Find out what children and young people have been up to this summer.

News
3 Sep 2025

SEND in Education Resources for Young People

New SEND in education resources for young people with SEND on our Young People's Hub.

News
1 Sep 2025

SEND in Education Guides to Support Families This School Year

New SEND in education guides; practical advice to help children with SEND thrive at school.

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News
15 Aug 2025

Collective Get Together 2025

Over 50 young people with SEND joined our annual Collective Get Together to share ideas and influence change.

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News
15 Aug 2025

Dynamite at the Collective Get Together 2025

Abbie, Chair of Dynamite, shares her experience of the Collective Get Together.

News
25 Jul 2025

Fight for Ordinary Campaign

Join the Fight for Ordinary campaign to fix the broken SEND system.

Early years
8 Jul 2025

Response to Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life strategy

Our response to the Government’s Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life strategy.

CEO blog post
12 Jun 2025

What is the future of SEND support

Our CEO, Katie Ghose, shares what we know so far about the future of SEND support and what remains uncertain.