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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Today, Kids has announced that @katieghose.bsky.social will be leaving her role as Chief Executive in autumn 2026. After more than six years leading the charity, Katie will be moving on to become Chief Executive of the Refugee Council. Read the full statement here: www.kids.org.uk/news/katie-g...

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

These 5 changes could make a real difference to disabled children and young people’s experience at school or college. Find out more about these recommendations in our latest report with @dcpcampaign.bsky.social: www.kids.org.uk/news/how-to-...

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Listening and learning from disabled young people is essential if Send reforms are to drive real, practical change 👇 👇👇

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Blown away by the conversations between young people and MPs at our drop in today @kidscharity.bsky.social and huge 🙏🏽 peter4bracknell.bsky.social for hosting. Listening and learning to each other with a ‘can do’ focus on the urgent changes needed for every child to play, learn, grow and thrive. 🙏🏽 🙌

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Behind every SEND headline are real children and real families. Our CEO, @katieghose.bsky.social, shares her reflections on the recent news coverage, and why inclusion and support must not be treated as optional. Read the article: www.kids.org.uk/news/inclusi...

kids.org.uk

Inclusion isn't optional – it's a right for every child

There’s been a lot of SEND coverage in the news recently. Our CEO Katie Ghose shares her reflections on what is being said.

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

This is a very welcome and positive step from the Government, allowing the focus to shift to meaningful reform of the SEND system and help create a world where every child and young person with SEND has the opportunity to learn and thrive. (1/3) www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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£5bn council SEND debts to be paid off by government

It comes days after the Local Government Association warned that eight in 10 English councils would face bankruptcy, if they had to honour deficits.

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Free tech support to use your smartphone, tablet or laptop 📱💻 Our charity partner AbilityNet offers free 1-to-1 check-in sessions to help you set up your device in a way that works for your family. 👉 Book a free check-in using this online form: abilitynet.org.uk/free-tech-su...

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

‘It wasn’t that I didn’t want to be in school it’s that I couldn’t’ - vital new research about the loss of education for autistic students www.theguardian.com/education/20...

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One in six autistic pupils in UK have not attended school at all since September

Data comes as government prepares to publish plans to overhaul Send system in England

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

"Parents will be worried about plans until they can see, in black and white, that legally guaranteed support will be there for every child who needs it." Read what our CEO, @katieghose.bsky.social, shared in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/education/20...

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Disabled children’s legal rights are ‘red lines’ in Send overhaul, ministers warned

Exclusive: Charities and experts fear changes to special needs education may weaken legal protections

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Fantastic to have MPs like @lukemurphy.bsky.social pour their passion and ideas into Send reform 👏🏽

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

Really pleased to see the Government recognise the need for a big Send training drive for schools.

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

Inclusion and high standards go hand in hand, brilliant to collaborate @dcpcampaign.bsky.social and @thefea.bsky.social on a shared and practical vision for the changes we need for every child to feel they belong in their school disabledchildrenspartnership.org.uk/FEAVisionSta...

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Making inclusive, high-standard schools a reality for children with SEND - Disabled Children's Partnership

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Women leaders come join us on Thursday to focus on what really drives us - a good way to banish the January blues! @kidscharity.bsky.social

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Loved sharing tips from families with disabled children about how they make their own magic at Christmas 👇 👇👇

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 12/12/2025

Really welcome govt investment in more school places so that disabled kids can go to their local school. 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Our online courses give parents practical tools and a welcoming space to feel supported, understood, and empowered - and change a family’s life. This Christmas, help more families access the support they urgently need - donate today: www.kids.org.uk/christmas-ap...

A graphic that reads 'It gave me validation, a sense of self, and affirmation that I matter too. This course has been nothing short of life changing."

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Better support in local 'one stop shop' hubs for babies and toddlers with disabilities could be a game-changer for families. Good talking to Vanessa @lbc.co.uk about the govt's plans. If the new roles offer non-judgmental and practical help they will be welcome @kidscharity.bsky.social

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Our budget response … more tomorrow!

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Our response to the Curriculum and Assessment Review. ⬇️

There are many positive signs from today’s Curriculum Review that data on SEND and the real life experiences of children and young people is being seriously considered.

We welcome the recommendation that more guidance be developed to help teachers adapt the way they teach children with SEND, and that the need for adaptations in early years education and strengthening transitions between primary and secondary is recognised. We know from thousands of children we work with at Kids that support is crucial at transition stages to avoid children hitting crisis.

Positive changes to post-16 education options should also benefit many young people with SEND. The Review is one of many essential levers that must dovetail with other changes - like forthcoming SEND reform plans - to deliver change and impact.

As these plans progress, Kids urges the Government to keep listening to young people themselves and to commit to the ongoing involvement of young people in shaping changes.

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Huge thanks @yvettecooper-mp.bsky.social for truly listening to parents of children with Send today. The Government has a big opportunity to make Send support better and you have shown that families' experiences are the launch pad for those solutions.

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

We support the Government's pause, as it's essential they get SEND reforms right. The new year must bring comprehensive, compelling proposals that reflect the urgent need for change.

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Important report from the @suttontrust.bsky.social highlights the significant financial impact that having a child with SEND can have on families - a crucial factor that must be considered by the Government when shaping opportunities and outcomes for every child.

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Brilliant evening hearing our former @kidscharity.bsky.social Chair @stephenunwin.bsky.social talk to Patron @cathynewman.bsky.social about his book ‘Beautiful Lives’. A compelling challenge to stop valuing only money and cleverness and to adopt a richer notion of being human.

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Please spread the word about this fab opportunity to help our work on digital inclusion! 👇

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Beautifully told stories about the harsh reality of 'the fight' by families and a lovely example from a head of a school where teachers step up as Send champions to help children 'flourish' - 'it's about setting them up for life after school'

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Training for the ‘whole school’, accountability, early support, parents as partners - so much common sense from @helenhayes.bsky.social and the education select committee’s report on ‘moving forward’ with a transformed approach to Send @kidscharity.bsky.social @dcpcampaign.bsky.social

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Our CEO, @katieghose.bsky.social, responds to the Solving the SEND Crisis report published by the Education Select Committee.

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

MPs drop in today was packed with young people, parents and politicians keen to share stories and solutions. Great to see new minister @georgiagould.bsky.social eager to listen to families’ experiences. These must be front and centre of the reforms. @dcpcampaign.bsky.social @kidscharity.bsky.social

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

Read what our CEO, @katieghose.bsky.social , shared with @skynewsrss.bsky.social. "We do need the government to embrace systemic reforms. We believe the reformed system must include EHCPs for those children who will continue to need them." news.sky.com/story/why-ar...

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Why are parents worried about Labour's possible changes to education for children with special needs?

As Sky News finds less than half of requests to local authorities are completed on time, parents say what's needed is better enforcement, rather than the scrapping of EHCPs

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Disabled Children's Partnership @dcpcampaign.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

It’s time to fix the SEND system. Because there’s nothing ‘special’ about an education that works for all of us. Today parents are taking the #FightForOrdinary to Parliament.

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

'When you know better, do better. Now do better for Send children'. A brilliant banner at today's parents' rally in Parliament in support of every child with Send. Hotfooting it now to the MPs' drop in to support the 'fight for ordinary'! @kidscharity.bsky.social @dcpcampaign.bsky.social

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

‘If only we’d found Kids sooner our daughter is flourishing with you’, fabulous day at our holiday programme in Hull. Lego, craft and all kinds of fun with the children and our amazing @kidscharity.bsky.social team. Rules created by the kids (‘be kind’ and ‘don’t snatch’) a manifesto for life!

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

It's five years since we lost my wonderful and witty sister, Nanda, on her birthday, and I'd like to shout out to @samaritans.bsky.social for the vital services they provide. If you're worried about someone they provide excellent information and guidance on what to do - samaritans.org

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Samaritans - Here to listen

Samaritans works to make sure there’s always someone there for anyone who needs someone. Read more.

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Delighted to be part of our Fight for Ordinary, launched today!

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

In awe of the incredible team @womankindworldwide.bsky.social - and thrilled to be on board!

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

‘Agents of change’, equal partners’ and call for transformational ideas from every corner of civil society, What a stimulating day at yesterday’s civil society covenant launch thanks @pbe.co.uk @lbfew.bsky.social @ncvoyr.bsky.social @acevo.bsky.social and all involved @kidscharity.bsky.social

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Today’s spending review confirmed that the Government will share the intended approach for SEND reform in the autumn. We hope the Government will consult widely with disabled children, young people and their families, and draw on their expertise and suggestions for reform.

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

Our CEO, @katieghose.bsky.social, highlights the harsh reality families face accessing support: “It's a postcode lottery across all sorts of services. You might have a 2 year old waiting half their life before they get their foot in the door for the help they need.” Read here: shorturl.at/kGS6H

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Friday briefing: The inequality in disability support: what my son gets, and what others can’t afford

In today’s newsletter: Finding – and funding – the support Max needs reveals how care varies wildly depending on where families live and how much they can pay

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Legal guarantees to support AND help at the earliest opportunity are both essential if the Government’s Send reforms are to improve disabled children’s lives 👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Thrilled to co-chair the Digital Services Consortium and to be launching an ambitious digital inclusion programme for disabled children today!

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Fabulous pasta party with our awesome @kidscharity.bsky.social marathon runners and young supporters! In awe of their commitment to help us support more kids with disabilities to play, learn, have fun and make friends. Huge thanks Greystar for hosting us on the 32nd floor!

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Wonderful afternoon at our peaceful @kidscharity.bsky.social playground in Chelsea where kids who need 1-1 adult support can mess about, have fun and make friends. Swings, trampolines, water play and more! Lovely spending time with our manager Sarah and former trustee and long time supporter Austin.

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Silent disco, air guitars and bubbles were on the Easter menu at our amazing @kidscharity.bsky.social Orchard Centre in the Midlands this morning! Good chats with parents too, who never stop fighting for their children to be able to play, learn, grow and thrive alongside their peers.

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katieghose.bsky.social @katieghose.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Loved my visit to one of our @kidscharity.bsky.social adventure playgrounds. All kinds of kids with all kinds of disabilities (and siblings) roam around and enjoy den-building, fire making and messing about on bikes. Enjoyed showing our chair Diana around a fab service. How childhood should be! ❤️

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

School or college can be full of sensory challenges with crowded hallways, bright lights and loud noises. Here’s some tips from young people on how to manage sensory overload at school. #WeCanBeHeard

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

We are extremely concerned by the Government's confirmation in the Spring statement to cut disability benefits by £4.8 billion, including reducing eligibility for the Personal Independence Payment.

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

This year’s results from @coramfam.bsky.social reinforce the continued exclusion of babies and toddlers with SEND from the childcare expansion. Yet again, sufficiency of places is unacceptably low. Read the full report here: www.familyandchildcaretrust.org/childcare-su...

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

We welcome this timely research, which signals another potential roadblock to the expansion of early years places for children with SEND. If providers are struggling to meet costs and open doors, they may find it harder to support children who need additional resources.

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Kids @kidscharity.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

We support the Government's ambition for more disabled children to thrive in mainstream schools, but tightening the rules on assessment and support is a counterproductive approach to fixing a broken system. inews.co.uk/news/politic...

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More SEND pupils could go to mainstream schools as support shake-up is considered

Tighter rules on which children with special educational needs should get EHCPs - guaranteeing support - are being considered, amid SEND cash crisis

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