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
3 Mar 2026

Young People Lead the Conversation at MP Drop-In Event

Young people hosted an MP drop-in at Parliament, sharing their lived experiences.

News
27 Feb 2026

The Schools White Paper and SEND reforms

Information about the Schools White Paper, Kids' response and helpful links and resources.

CEO blog post
23 Feb 2026

Response to the Government’s Schools White Paper

Our CEO, Katie Ghose, responds to the Government's Schools White Paper 'Every Child Achieving and Thriving'.

News
18 Feb 2026

SEND Reform: Our vision for the Schools White Paper

Our vision for SEND reform and what we want to see in the upcoming Schools White Paper.

Luke Murphy SEND report launch
Press & policy
20 Jan 2026

Luke Murphy MP Visits Kids Nursery for SEND Crisis Report Launch

We were delighted to welcome Luke Murphy MP to our Basingstoke nursery to launch his report on the SEND crisis.

Press & policy
16 Jan 2026

Our response to the Government’s £200 Million SEND Training Investment

Kids welcomes the Government announcement to invest £200 million in SEND training for education professionals working with children of all ages.

Press & policy
12 Jan 2026

Young People with SEND Engage Education Leaders

7 inspiring young people with SEND came together for an interactive, youth-led workshop with education leaders.

Press & policy
28 Nov 2025

Our response to the autumn budget – 2025

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

group picture of young people with SEND and participation practitioners
Press & policy
20 Nov 2025

All Voices at the Table Campaign

Join our All Voices at the Table campaign to amplify families’ voices and push for urgent reform to the SEND system.

two teenage boys sitting on a bench next to each other
Press & policy
13 Nov 2025

Help End the Cliff Edge

Help us end the cliff edge that many young people with a learning disability experience, Sign our open letter.

Press & policy
18 Sep 2025

Response to the Education Select Committee report

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

3 woman talking in front of a Kids branded banner. One woman is a wheelchair user.
Press & policy
15 Aug 2025

Dynamite at the Collective Get Together 2025

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