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
9 Oct 2026

Kids’ response to the Fonagy review into mental health conditions, autism and ADHD

Kids' response to the Fonagy review into mental health conditions, autism and ADHD.

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News
24 Sep 2026

Driving Digital Inclusion Programme Report – Year One

Discover key findings from the first year of the Driving Digital Inclusion programme.

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News
23 Sep 2026

Kids submits response to gov’s EOTAS consultation

We have submitted our response to government's EOTAS consultation, shaped by the experiences of families.

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News
25 Jun 2026

New Gov guidance on inclusion in education settings

Government has published several pieces of guidance to support inclusion in education settings.

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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.