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. ​

a group of young people are standing and smiling, in front of them is a giant snakes and ladders game
News
15 Aug 2025

Collective Get Together 2025

Over 50 young people with SEND joined our annual Collective Get Together to share ideas and influence change.

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

Dynamite at the Collective Get Together 2025

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

News
16 Jan 2025

Breakfast briefing – transition support for young people

We hosted a breakfast briefing focused on urgent action to support disabled young people transitioning into adulthood.

group picture of young people with SEND and participation practitioners
News
3 Dec 2024

MP SEND Toolkit Launch

Young people with SEND attended the MP SEND Toolkit launch, sharing their experiences with MPs.