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

New SEND Advice & Guidance

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

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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.

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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.

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A young person is looking out a cabin playhouse, one hand on his chin
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2 May 2024

Kids releases revealing report: On the Cliff Edge

Our report documents the experience of young people with SEND as they move from childhood into adulthood.

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22 Apr 2024

London Marathon runners raise over £77,000 for Kids 

On Sunday 21st April, 54 runners completed the London Marathon for Kids. Read more.

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8 Feb 2024

Our response to the Disability Action Plan

The Government has released its long-awaited Disability Action Plan. Read our response.

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Maria Miller MP, and Katie Ghose, Chief Executive of Kids sit with children at Kids' Basingstoke Nursery
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19 Jan 2024

The Prime Minister visits Kids nursery

Rishi Sunak's visit to our Basingstoke nursery provided an opportunity to experience a truly inclusive setting. Read more.

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30 Dec 2023

Kids annual review | 2022-23

Find out how we've created life-changing opportunities for children and young people with SEND.

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18 Dec 2023

Our 2023 recap

See how we've been breaking down barriers for children and young people with SEND.

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A young girl plays in the rain.
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26 Oct 2023

Our new look

Welcome to the new Kids brand. It’s all about positivity and empowerment. Celebrating individuality and speaking up for change.

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A London Marathon runner is running. She is holding her hands up in the air and is laughing. She is wearing a blue vest with the old Kids logo on it. In the background there are other people running.
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26 Apr 2023

Congratulations to our London Marathon runners

Team Kids ran the London Marathon and raised £52,736 for disabled children, young people and their families.

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A young person and a staff member are standing with their arms over each other's shoulders. The young person is a wearing a grey t-shirt while the staff member is wearing an orange one. Both are wearing caps.
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1 Oct 2022

The Big Give 2022

Help Kids support the mental health and wellbeing of families with disabled children.

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