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
19 May 2026

Kids submit response to SEND reform consultation

Kids has submitted its formal response to the Government's SEND reform consultation.

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News
19 May 2026

Young People’s Views on SEND Reform Proposals

Young people with SEND shared their views and experiences in response to the SEND Reform Consultation.

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News
12 May 2026

How to Help Me Learn and Thrive Report

A new report reveals only 28% of disabled young people feel supported in education.

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News
13 Mar 2026

Kids Collective Young People Lead Youth Voice Event at Parliament

Young people with SEND spoke directly to MPs at a Kids Collective Youth Voice event.

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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'.

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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.