Youth and disability22 Feb 2026SEND staff resignations trigger care plan backlogA third of Barking and Dagenham's SEND staff left, creating a backlog of hundreds of assessments.22 Feb 202614 Feb 2026Swimming lessons for children with disability beginChildren with disabilities can have one-to-one swimming lessons in Dartmouth, Ivybridge and Totnes.14 Feb 202630 Nov 2025'PE teachers need more education on disabilities and sport'A top wheelchair tennis player is campaigning to make PE more inclusive for disabled children.30 Nov 202518 Nov 2025Life-changing surgery means boy gets first sleepoverWilliam from Bath, has had his jaw rebuilt using his own ribs allowing him to breathe independently.18 Nov 202518 Jul 2025Childcare hub holiday 'lifeline' for SEND parentsMany parents of children with special educational needs struggle to find childcare in the holidays.18 Jul 202527 Jun 2025Boy's long wait for disabled bathroom finally overMum Ayla had to carry her son upstairs to the bathroom for years while waiting for adaptations.27 Jun 202510 Apr 2025Wheelchair accessible crazy golf is 'UK's first'The attraction, at Fairytale Farm in Chipping Norton, is a blend of crazy golf and snooker, with cues instead of putters.10 Apr 202523 Mar 2025Family 'begged for help' with son's violenceA Northumberland mother says support is needed for parents abused by children with additional needs.23 Mar 202512 Mar 2025'Worrying' number of teens lose disability benefitsMore than 124,000 young people have had claims for adult disability benefits refused, the BBC finds.12 Mar 2025...
