Government promises £30m investment for Changing Places toilets
The Chancellor’s first Budget set out funding to improve public toilet facilities, and law changes that will see Changing Places loos in every new public building.
Latest on brain injury
N-ABLES publish guide for schools on acquired brain injury
‘Acquired Brain Injury: A Guide for Schools’ now available on the SEND Gateway.
New learning resource to help schools support children born preterm
A free online resource has launched to help school staff and educational professionals support children who were born before 37 weeks’ gestation.
Celebrating World Music Therapy Day 2020
We find out more about music therapy from Saphia, Specialist Music Therapist at The Children’s Trust.
Children banned from heading balls in football training
Links between playing football and an increased risk of brain disease in later life lead the FA to update youth training guidance.
Young people online – liberating or limiting?
On Safer Internet Day 2020 research shows more than half of young people with disabilities find it easier to be themselves online than offline.
Acquired Brain Injury Parliamentary debate this week
The debate, secured by Chris Bryant MP, will take place in Westminster Hall on Thursday 6th February.
School children to benefit from new technology
Government announce trials of pioneering technology to support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
The benefits of Makaton for children with disabilities
Makaton is a form of sign language that uses symbols, signs and speech to enable children, young people and adults to communicate.
Scottish FA may ban under 12s from heading footballs in practice
Studies showing a dementia link to heading footballs push the Scottish FA to take action.
