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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Joseph is sitting on a caterpillar rider. He is holding a teddy in the air while shouting/laughing.
Early years
17 Mar 2021

Joseph’s story

Joseph's mum writes about the support they received from our Wylde Green nursery.

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A small set of table and chairs for toddlers to sit on. There are sheets of paper and other items on the table.
Real-life stories
28 Jan 2020

Mitchell’s story

Mitchell's mum talks about their experience at our Lincolnshire Nursery and Holiday Club.

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Karanjit is standing in front of a pink wall. He is wearing a grey coat and square eyeglasses. He has thick wavy hair.
Real-life stories
23 Jan 2020

Karanjit’s story

Karanjit's mum talks about the impact the service has had on their family.

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There is a white board placed on a table. On the whiteboard there are orange, green, yellow, blue and purple cubes.
Early years
16 Sep 2019

Tommy’s story

Tommy's mum talks about their experience getting support from our Basingstoke Nursery.

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A young man is playing ping pong. He is about to hit a ball which is flying towards him. He is wearing a grey t-shirt and a cap.
Real-life stories
7 Aug 2019

Harry’s story

June, Harry’s mum, talks about the impact of short breaks on the family.

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There is a blue mat on the grass with sensory items sitting on top.
Real-life stories
21 Nov 2018

Charlie’s story

Charlie's mum explains how receiving support from Kids has improved the quality of their family life.

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Dan and a staff member are photographed in front of a Go Ape contraption. The staff member is pointing up at Dan.
Real-life stories
28 Aug 2018

Dan’s short break at Go Ape

Stephan, Hounslow short breaks worker, shares his recent experience going to Go Ape with young person Dan.

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Baby Ollie is sleeping in his bed. There is a pink blanket over him.
Early years
25 Jul 2018

Ollie’s story

Ollie has Down’s Syndrome and was supported by Kids in the early stages of his life. His mother Cliodhan shares their journey with Kids.

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Real-life stories
15 Jun 2018

Alex’s story

Alex attends our Hackney Playground. His dad, Dave, tells us what it's been like for them.

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There are two wind spinners sitting in the lawn. They are shaped like flowers and are decorated with a bee and a butterfly.
Real-life stories
5 Mar 2018

Adam’s story

Adam is supported by our Home Learning team. His mother shares how the service has helped her son's development.

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A photo of the bridge at Hackney Playground. There is fence all around it which was painted all the colours of the rainbow.
Real-life stories
14 Feb 2018

Isiah, Azekiel and Malachi’s story

Hear from Deborah, mother of Isiah, Azekiel and Malachi (15), who are autistic and attend Kids Hackney Playground.

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