Council for Disabled Children

New report from Cerebra, University of Leeds and the Parent & Carer Alliance on paediatric continence supplies: This new research report, titled "Inaccessible, unacceptable and unaccountable: the provision of paediatric continence supplies in England, Wales and Scotland." looks into concerns about the way that the health services in England, Scotland and Wales respond to the continence care needs of disabled children. Its particular focus is on the provision of containment products (such as nappies, pads and ‘pull ups’). The research involved surveys of parents of disabled children, the making of freedom of information requests and website searches. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eBGPK8XG

Following a national workforce survey, the Council for Disabled Children will be delivering training workshops on Improving Inclusion in Schools – support staff and newer teachers. This workshop is for those who work in schools or education settings in support roles such as teaching assistants, or those who have recently started teaching and want to improve their knowledge of inclusion for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities. It will include topics such as: - Definitions of inclusion and how you can apply them to your work - Relevant legislation and what the law says you must do - Practical examples and ideas to take back to your setting - Curriculum and assessment, school policies and fostering a sense of belonging - Discussions with other education staff to develop and refine ideas Find out more and secure your place here:  https://lnkd.in/eP4yKTRf

Following a national workforce survey, the Council for Disabled Children will be delivering training workshops on Improving Inclusion in Schools. There will be a workshop for support staff and newer teachers on Wednesday 5th March for those who work in schools or education settings in support roles such as teaching assistants, or those who have recently started teaching and want to improve their knowledge of inclusion for children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities. Find out more and secure your place at the workshop for support staff and newer teachers here: https://lnkd.in/eP4yKTRf There will be a workshop for practitioners and leaders on Tuesday 11th March for teachers and leaders to develop and improve their inclusive practice. Find out more and secure your place at the workshop for practitioners and ledaers here: https://lnkd.in/eSPz3jnT

Today is the day! 100 children and young people from all over England are joining us in Manchester for the 7th annual Youth Voice Matters Conference! #YouthVoiceMatters2025 is an annual conference that brings together disabled children and young people and those with SEN to develop their confidence in sharing their voices, participation skills, and create examples of what can happen when young people realise their collective power. This year’s theme is ✨STRENGTH and RESILIENCE ✨ This theme was chosen by the FLARE Advisory Group, four of which are joining today to chair the event! We've had a brilliant morning so far sharing the story of the amazing #PullUpAChair blanket. Each square represents a child excluded. 2,999 every school day last academic year. We know disabled children and those with special educational needs are significantly over represented in that number. We've also had great workshops including: - Children's Rights in Sport - Youth Voice Self-Care Toolkit - Express yourself through Rap - Helping others back to their best!

Today is the day! 100 children and young people from all over England are joining us in Manchester for the 7th annual Youth Voice Matters Conference! What is #YouthVoiceMatters? It is an annual conference that brings together disabled children and young people and those with SEN to develop their confidence in sharing their voices, participation skills, and create examples of what can happen when young people realise their collective power. This year’s theme is ✨STRENGTH and RESILIENCE ✨ This theme was chosen by the FLARE Advisory Group, four of which are joining today to chair the event! Council for Disabled Children

#YouthVoiceMatters2025 the amazing #PullUpAChair blanket is here. Each square represents a child excluded. 2,999 every school day last academic year. We know disabled children and those with special educational needs are significantly over represented in that number.

Are you interested in the latest news about the SEND and AP Change Programme?     Read this month's edition of the REACh newsletter, which includes:  - Updates on the Change Programme - Latest activity from across the Change Programme - What Works in SEND National Learning Event and an update from the East Midlands Young Researchers, Young Voices Project   You can read the newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/gAfK-QHP   Sign up to receive the REACh newsletter if you would like to hear more and stay up to date with what is happening across the Change Programme: https://lnkd.in/erqWKDgh    #ChangeProgramme #SEND #AlternativeProvision 

We all want the children we care about to become healthy, happy, safe, fulfilled adults. But supporting a smooth and positive journey into adulthood for all young people can be challenging for local areas. Hosted by the National Children's Bureau, an open access online conference on 26 March will explore transitions in the context of SEND, exploitation, care and leaving care, mental health and Transitional Safeguarding. The event will provide a space for managers and leaders across the children’s and adults’ sectors to share ideas and experiences of effective collaboration and innovation. https://ow.ly/HesL50UYl8N

For some time now, disabled children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) have rarely been out of the headlines, sadly, and too often, for the wrong reasons. Multiple inquiries and many reports have identified problems in the system. Today the Council for Disabled Children is publishing a guide for school governors, academy trustees and others with responsibility for schools’ duties in the Equality Act. The guide is designed to support them in understanding how well their school is meeting their duties to disabled pupils. It sets out the individually owed duties and the more strategic duties; and it supports a conversation between executive leaders and governing bodies and boards of trustees about the evidence they need in order to understand how well the duties are being met in their school.    Download the guide here: https://lnkd.in/e69KYW3G

Apply to become a Council for Disabled Children (CDC) member. At CDC we know that we are stronger and have a bigger voice if we are together. The CDC membership is a collection of over 380 voluntary or community organisations that represent the various facets of the SEND and Alternative Provision sector. By becoming a member, organisations will have the opportunity to actively participate in shaping policies, share best practice, and advocate for positive changes that directly impact the lives of disabled children and young people and those with SEN. CDC membership is free and provides access to a network of over 380 organisations across the sector, as well as resources and opportunities for collaboration and learning. Benefits of becoming a CDC member include: - Access to the CDC members online forum which provides the opportunity for peer-to-peer support on challenges and solutions, best practice, and information and resource sharing. - Networking opportunities to connect with professionals, policymakers, and other organisations in the field. - Access to a wealth of resources including a monthly newsletter, quarterly digest and news alerts. - Direct updates from the Department for Education. - Invitations to join CDC working groups. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://buff.ly/4dqQkZ2