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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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woman holding child in front a christmas tree
News
25 Nov 2025

Show your support for disabled children and young people

This Christmas, you can help families access the support they urgently need.

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group picture of young people with SEND and participation practitioners
Press & policy
20 Nov 2025

All Voices at the Table Campaign

Join our All Voices at the Table campaign to amplify families’ voices and push for urgent reform to the SEND system.

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two teenage boys sitting on a bench next to each other
Press & policy
13 Nov 2025

Help End the Cliff Edge

Help us end the cliff edge that many young people with a learning disability experience, Sign our open letter.

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cathy newman and stephen unwin sitting in armchairs opposite each other talking in front of a crowd of people
News
4 Nov 2025

An Evening with Stephen Unwin

We had the privilege of hosting an inspiring evening with Stephen Unwin to discuss his new book.

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News
30 Oct 2025

Kids at Comic Con 2025

Find out more about our fantastic weekend at Comic Con and our chill zone.

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Press & policy
18 Sep 2025

Response to the Education Select Committee report

Our response to the Education Select Committee report into ‘Solving the SEND crisis’.

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A static caravan in a caravan site. There are steps up to an open door and a bay window with a Kids poster in it.
News
15 Sep 2025

Kids Cotswolds Holiday Home – New Online Booking System

Booking a stay at our Kids Cotswolds Holiday Home is now easier than ever with our new online booking system.

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News
10 Sep 2025

Summer Activities at Kids: 2025 Highlights

Find out what children and young people have been up to this summer.

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News
3 Sep 2025

SEND in Education Resources for Young People

New SEND in education resources for young people with SEND on our Young People's Hub.

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News
1 Sep 2025

SEND in Education Guides to Support Families This School Year

New SEND in education guides; practical advice to help children with SEND thrive at school.

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a group of young people are standing and smiling, in front of them is a giant snakes and ladders game
Youth Voice
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.

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

Dynamite at the Collective Get Together 2025

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

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