Senior's Angel Tree list asks for toilet roll, not toys
A mother and son were stopped in their tracks by a pensioner's Angel Tree wish list requesting only groceries and toiletries. The poignant story highlights hidden poverty among the elderly.
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1000 New Family Hubs to Offer SEND Support from April
Families of children with special educational needs will get early, expert help through new Best Start Family Hubs. Find out how the £500m scheme will transform support in your community.
Ofsted: Profit motive 'bending' children's homes system
Ofsted warns of a 'national scandal' as children's homes chase profit, clustering in cheap areas and charging up to £30,000 a week. Vulnerable children are being failed, says watchdog.
SEND Crisis: Treasury Must Fund Support for Children
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson must secure Treasury funding to rescue SEND support system. Thousands of children with special needs face exclusion without urgent intervention.
Labour's £6bn SEND funding crisis sparks outcry
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson faces backlash over a £6 billion special needs funding black hole, with teaching unions threatening national strikes. Discover the full story.
Government faces £6bn Send funding crisis
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson insists Send reforms benefit children, not save money, amid £6bn funding shortfall concerns. Discover the government's plan.
Autism-friendly family holiday success in Fuerteventura
Travel writer Mari Ellis Dunning reveals how her family navigated a holiday to Fuerteventura with her three-year-old son who has autism and mobility needs. Discover their top tips for stress-free travel.
£20bn Send funding timebomb threatens UK schools
UK government faces £20bn special educational needs funding crisis as responsibility shifts from councils to Department for Education, risking 4.9% real-terms cuts to mainstream schools.
Budget warning: 1.7% school funding cut over SEND costs
Union leaders warn of catastrophic 1.7% real-term funding drop for mainstream schools as government absorbs SEND costs. The OBR reveals a £6.3bn fiscal risk.
Fury as boy, 13, excluded from Christmas lights event
Stevenage Borough Council apologises after a 13-year-old boy with special needs was pushed to the back of the stage and excluded from turning on the town's Christmas lights, despite being promised the role.
SEND Crisis: System Nears Collapse as Demand Soars
England's special educational needs services face total collapse. Experts demand transparency, proper funding, and firm safeguards for vulnerable children and families.
US School Cancels Football After Special Needs Assault
A US high school cancels its football season after players allegedly whipped a special needs student. Two teenagers face assault charges as police investigate the disturbing incident caught on video.
Ricky Gervais Mortality Netflix Special Drops Dec 30
Ricky Gervais reveals his fourth Netflix stand-up special, Mortality, premiering December 30. Filmed at the London Palladium, it tackles life and death with his signature dark humour.
Death in Paradise Christmas cast and return revealed
The BBC unveils the star-studded cast for the Death in Paradise Christmas special, featuring a huge familiar face return. Don't miss the festive mystery!
Anna Maxwell Martin: SATs harm special needs children
BBC star Anna Maxwell Martin joins parents warning primary SATs leave SEND children feeling 'not clever enough'. Read the open letter demanding education reform.
SEND funding crisis could halt bin collections, Tice warns
Reform UK's Richard Tice warns 'out of control' SEND costs, now at £10bn a year, will leave councils unable to afford basic services. He calls for EHCP reforms and an end to 'insane' practices.
59 Councils Face Bankruptcy Over £18bn SEND Crisis
Shocking report reveals dozens of councils could collapse overnight under spiralling SEND costs. Government urged to act as system heads toward 'total collapse'.
SEND system faces collapse as demand surges
Special educational needs services in England face total collapse with councils predicting £18bn deficits by 2030. Urgent reform needed to prevent widespread bankruptcy.
Real Madrid stars create magical moment for young Liverpool fan
A heartwarming Champions League encounter saw Real Madrid players create a magical memory for a young Liverpool supporter with special needs during their Anfield clash.
Beloved children's book The Tiger Who Came to Tea becomes film
Judith Kerr's cherished classic 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' transforms into an enchanting animated short film featuring voice talents from Benedict Cumberbatch and David Oyelowo, capturing hearts across generations.
The Tiger Who Came to Tea: Book becomes animated film
Judith Kerr's timeless classic 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' transforms into a breathtaking animated short film featuring voice talents of Benedict Cumberbatch, Tamsin Greig and David Oyelowo, bringing this cherished bedtime story to life for new generation
Trump Halloween party amid UK disabled children funding cuts
Former US President Donald Trump faces criticism for hosting lavish Halloween festivities while UK government reduces support for children with special needs through Snap funding programme.
Mother's fight for autistic son's school place
A desperate mother reveals how her autistic son has been failed by the education system, facing constant rejections from specialist schools despite clear needs.
SEND transport costs crisis pushing families to brink
Soaring transport costs for SEND pupils in England are pushing families to the brink, with councils struggling to cope and parents forced to reduce working hours.
Councils spend £2.5bn on special needs school transport
Shocking new figures expose how local authorities across Britain are spending billions transporting children with special educational needs to school, with costs soaring by nearly £500 million annually.
QB Jaxson Dart visits children's hospital as Superman
University of Mississippi football star Jaxson Dart swaps his jersey for a Superman costume in an emotional surprise visit to Batson Children's Hospital, bringing joy to young patients and their families.
Children's Booker Prize 2025: 'You Matter' Theme
The prestigious Children's Booker Prize announces a transformative new focus for 2025, directly telling young readers 'You Matter' through literature that validates their experiences and emotions.
Harvey's heartbreaking plea: 'Why can't I have a friend?'
A mother's emotional account of her 11-year-old son Harvey's desperate search for friendship and the heartbreaking reality of childhood isolation affecting many families across the UK.
Special needs funding reform delayed amid pressure
Ministers delay controversial SEND funding reforms following widespread backlash from families and councils, leaving thousands of children with special educational needs in limbo.
Daughter's rare condition breaks hearts daily
Exclusive: The heartbreaking story of a family coping with their daughter's rare Cri Du Chat syndrome, revealing the daily challenges and emotional toll of caring for a child with complex needs.
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