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11/08/2026

July Early Years SEND Partnership Newsletter is now live! Please find enclosed fresh updates, practical resources, and important developments for early years SEND.

10/08/2026

Petition: Launch a public inquiry into the SEND system in England

We call on the Government to launch a statutory public inquiry, under the Inquiries Act 2005, into the provision of SEND services in England following whistleblower allegations, which have led to wider concerns from many about the existence of systemic failures within SEND services.

We call on the Government to launch a statutory public inquiry, under the Inquiries Act 2005, into the provision of SEND services in England following whistleblower allegations, which have led to wider concerns from many about the existence of systemic failures within SEND services.

02/08/2026

Your lived experience matters. Your time matters. Your voice matters.
Join us in supporting SEND families — volunteer or become a trustee today. Contact us on [email protected]

24/07/2026

Carers uk state of caring survey
More than 10,500 carers shared their stories with Carers UK last year, and they are so grateful for every voice.

They would really love to hear how things are for you in 2026. If you can spare a few minutes, please complete this year’s survey by 11.59pm on Sunday 9 August — your experiences truly shape the change Carers UK works for.

Take this survey powered by surveymonkey.com. Create your own surveys for free.

16/07/2026

The proposed SEND reforms could strip away vital support for children who rely on EHCPs. Thresholds may rise, legal rights could weaken, and many families risk being left without a voice. We need signatures now — please sign and share this petition to protect SEND children’s support before it’s too late.”

I believe that the Government’s proposed SEND reforms could limit EHCPs, weaken legal rights, replace individual plans with packages, reduce appeals, and remove school choice. In my view, children could be left without the support they need as a result.

08/07/2026

New Freedom of Information requests to every local authority in England reveal that only 6% of disabled children across the country can access a holiday club leaving families with both “financial anxiety and emotional anxiety”.

08/07/2026

Share your views on Carer’s Allowance today: https://gov.pulse.ly/cylvrltag4

The Government’s six-week call for evidence on Carer’s Allowance is an important opportunity to push for much-needed reform of an outdated benefit which fails to reflect the realities of caring.

Carers UK brought carers together with Minister Stephen Timms MP so he can hear directly on the changes they want to see to Carer’s Allowance.

Caring is not a one-size-fits-all experience, and it's crucial that the Government hears from as many carers and carers’ organisations as possible.

Share your views on Carer’s Allowance today: https://gov.pulse.ly/cylvrltag4

07/07/2026

We are taking a sunny break for the school summer holidays.
Our in‑person support will be taking a break and return refreshed in September.
We are still here — offering email support and occasional meet‑ups if a parent or carer needs us.
Wishing everyone a happy summer
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Look out for our newsletters during the summer break.