NSPCC Learning has published a Why language matters blog on using child-first language when talking about children who have disabilities. The blog explores how shifting language can help professionals to: see the child...
A ‘tax and spend’ budget? Not for disabled people. For us, austerity lives on
The DWP confirms that draconian ‘savings’ are coming down the track. Are we a nation that will repair hospitals, but not help a nurse with long Covid? Read the full article on this link to The Guardian Share this: Share...
Children with disabilities
Coram Voice has published a paper looking at care experienced children with a disability or long-term health condition in England. The paper presents findings from a Freedom of Information request to local authorities...
Councils failing to help half of disabled care-experienced young people, report suggests
Half of disabled care-experienced young people are missing out on support as their local authority does not recognise their disability, researchers say. Read more. Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on...
‘Incredibly disheartening’ decline in special needs pupil attainment in England
Children with special needs in England have slipped further behind their peers in reading, writing and maths, despite recent legislation and advances in teaching making their education a high priority. School leaders...
Improving disabled access to UK’s public transport ‘almost impossible’
Experts say ‘sprawling’ system, negative attitudes and lack of staff support makes equal access hard to ensure Read the full article on this link to The Guardian Share this: Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on...
