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 painted wall at Hackney playground which reads, 'WELCOME KIDS'. The wall is multicoloured.
News
17 Jun 2021

Families see Hackney Playground transformed as Kurt Geiger pitches in with Kids

Find out how more than 150 volunteers came to share their time with disabled children, young people and their families to upgrade the specialist Kids adventure playground.

two girls painting outside
News
17 Jun 2021

Learning Disability Week 2021

Kids CEO, Katie Ghose, shares why its important to celebrate and raise awareness for Learning Disability Week.

A woman and three children are doing crafts
Early years
22 Apr 2021

Maya’s story

Maya's parents reached out to our Mediation service after a disagreement with their local authority. Read their story.

A blue mural that reads, 'Hayward adventure playground'. On the mural there are animal characters and playground items including a bike and a playground castle.
News
9 Mar 2021

Kids Hayward Adventure Playground gets a new look thanks to Greystar Europe

Find out how over 20 corporate volunteers helped to transform our Hayward Playground.

A young person wearing a Minnie t-shirt is standing outside, looking at someone on her right.
News
19 Nov 2020

Kids in Covid

Our response to Covid-19.

A young person is writing something down on paper. There is a staff member sitting next to the young person, smiling at them.
News
30 Sep 2020

Kids Mediation service win SEND Mediator Award 2020 at National Mediation Awards

We are proud to announce that Kids SEND Mediation Service is the winner of the SEND Mediator Award 2020.

Terry is at the London Marathon, holding onto his phone with earphones in one ear. He is wearing a blue vest with the old Kids logo on it.
Fundraising stories
8 Jan 2020

London Marathon Fundraising: Terry’s Top Tips

Read about Terry's top fundraising tips for the London Marathon.

Reegan is photographed from the side. He is smiling and is wearing a black coat.
News
9 Dec 2019

Thank you for supporting our BBC Lifeline Appeal

Kids featured on the BBC Lifeline Appeal.

A professional photo of Katie Ghose, Kids CEO. She is wearing a dark blazer and eyeglasses.
News
30 Sep 2019

Kids appoints New Chief Executive

Katie Ghose has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of Kids and will join the charity in November.

Josie is in her sports gear, holding onto her bike. She is in a green area with a forest in the background. There are other people grouped together and holding bikes.
Fundraising stories
17 Jul 2019

Taking on a 100-mile cycle ride for Kids

Josie writes about why she signed up to the Ride London cycling challenge for Kids, and how her training is going.

Andy is celebrating after the London Marathon. He is wearing a Kids t-shirt and his medal. He is in some kind of forest area.
Fundraising stories
20 Feb 2019

London Marathon: Andy’s fundraising tips

Andy is one of 40 people taking part in the London Marathon this year. He shares his best fundraising tips.

Fundraising stories
13 Apr 2018

Taking on the London Marathon for team Kids

Richard shares why he decided to join team Kids for the London Marathon.