News 

June

New issue of My Future Choices magazine 14 June 2013
We are really excited to announce that the new issue of My Future Choices magazine is here! You can read it online or get it sent to your door for free.

Evaluation of SEND Pathfinder programme published today 13 June 2013
New research report containing an evaluation of the first 18 months of the SEND pathfinder programme.

Guidance on Supported Internships - Consultation 11 June 2013
The Preparing for Adulthood programme (PfA) has been asked by the Department for Education to publish guidance on Supported Internships to support the roll-out of this study programme from September 2013.

May

CDC appointed as SEN and disability reform partner 29 May 2013
The Council for Disabled Children (CDC) is delighted today to be announced as the SEN and disability reform partner to the Department for Education.

‘When I grow up’ - new programme of work with young people 29 May 2013
The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities (FPLD) has been successful in securing funding from the Big Lottery to develop employment opportunities for young people over the next four years.

EFDS behaviour change project aims to shape sport and physical activity for disabled people 28 May 2013
The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is embarking on a new project to understand what motivates disabled people in their everyday lives and how this relates to sport.

The Care Bill – transition for children to adult care and support services 17 May 2013
New factsheet by the Department of Health describing how the Care Bill will support people moving from children’s to adult care and support services.

Learning disabilities and behaviour that challenges: NICE clinical guideline 9 May 2013
Become a carer or parent member of the group developing a guideline about the prevention and interventions for children, young people and adults with learning disabilities and behaviour that challenges.

'Autism is...' photography competition 7 May 2013
Ambitious about Autism are running a photography competition for all young people with autism aged from 16 – 24 years old.

April

NICE publishes draft guidelines for children and young people with autism 25 April 2013
The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) published draft guideline for the management and support of children and young people with autism on 28 March.

Research Priorities for Disabled Children's Research 24 April 2013
A ground breaking new project has been launched to find out what research is important to children and young people with neurodisability, their families, and the healthcare professionals who work with them.

Young disabled researchers reveal shocking findings to expert 23 April 2013
Young disabled people will today (Tuesday 23rd April) expose the findings of their research project to an audience of experts.

The Health and Care System Explained 11 April 2013
The new health and care system becomes fully operational from 1 April to deliver the ambitions set out in the Health and Social Care Act.

March

Engaging young people in social action 27 March 2013
On Wednesday 17 April 2013 Mencap will be hosting an event to launch a guide to engaging young people in social action. The event will be co-hosted by some of the Changemakers; young people with a learning disability who are influencing positive change in their communities.

Research opportunity for young people 26 March 2013
The National Children's Bureau Research Centre and the Council for Disabled Children are carrying out a new project to research what factors impact on outcomes for disabled children and young people.

Participation of young people - Statutory guidance published 26 March 2013
Statutory guidance for local authorities on their duties relating to the participation of young people in education, employment or training.

Disability Employment Strategy Consultation 6 March 2013
The Government is about to announce a consultation on developing a new national disability employment strategy.

February

Department of Health launches children and young people's health pledge 19 February 2013
The Secretary of State for Health has launched the Government's response to the report of the Children and Young People's Health Outcomes Forum.

Disabled children illegally excluded from school every week 19 February 2013
Disabled children are routinely illegally excluded from school with a devastating impact on their education and mental health, according to new research from Contact a Family.

EPIC Group launch new website 15 February 2013
EPIC have launched their new website today to provide information about their work, and opportunities for disabled children and young people to have a say in national policy development.

SEND Consortium survey 8 February 2013
The SEND Consortium are exploring the possibility of setting up a new online service to help families of children and young people with SEND to find the right services, wherever they live.

Children and Families Bill introduced into parliament 5 February 2013
The Children and Families Bill, published today, includes an overhaul of Special Educational Needs system.

Research suggests that disabled young people are still being denied right to participate 5 February 2013
New evidence shows disabled young people are being denied the right to have a say in how local services, such as education, health and leisure are being developed and delivered.

January 2013

Funding 'crisis' stalls post-16 ambitions for SEN students 25 January 2013
More young people will end up in institutions, experts warn.

The Other Care Crisis 17 January 2013
New report The Other Care Crisis, published by Scope, Mencap, The National Autistic Society, Sense and Leonard Cheshire Disability, highlights concern that the debate about social care reform has focused on the needs of an ageing population and sidelined the thousands of disabled people under the age of 65 who rely on care in everyday life.

Good practice guidelines: education for children and young people with Down syndrome 17 January 2013
On 20th December 2012, the UK All Party Parliamentary Group on Down Syndrome (APPG-DS) published a report presenting good practice guidelines for the education of children and young people with Down syndrome.

Access to Work update 14 January 2013
From 14th January 2013 disabled people who want to set up their own business will be able to get help from Access to Work if they enroll on the New Enterprise Allowance (NEA).

December 2012

Oska Bright Film Festival 2013: Enter now! 12 December 2012
Oska Bright is an international film and digital media festival that features work made by people with a learning disability. Deadline for entries is 30 April 2013.

A new landscape for SEN and disability 11 December 2012
The Council for Disabled Children and the Special Educational Consortium are hosting a conference offering an expert view on the SEN and disability reforms and their implications.

Summary of the responses to the draft Care and Support Bill released 11 December 2012
The Department of Health has published a summary of the views received as part of the consultation process on the draft Care and Support Bill.

The British Paraorchester - True Colours 7 December 2012
After inspiring millions of viewers around the world with a thrilling performance at the Closing Ceremony of the Paralympic Games, the British Paraorchestra, the world’s first ensemble of professional disabled musicians, is aiming to top the charts this Christmas with its heart-warming version of ‘True Colors’.

November 2012

Free software to help protect your family online 26 November 2012
The Anti Bullying Alliance is excited to announce a new partnership with Argos that will help to educate families about staying safe on line.

Letter from Minister Edward Timpson regarding SEN and disability reforms 22 November 2012
Edward Timpson, the Minister responsible for SEN and Disability within the Department for Education, has written to parents to address concerns that the reforms would erode their current rights in relation to education support.

Adult Learners' Week 2013: Nominations now open! 22 November 2012
Adult Learners' Week is a national celebration of the benefits of lifelong learning and is the perfect opportunity to highlight the many types of learning available to adults from all walks of life.

NCB to undertake major new research into outcomes of disabled children and young people 9 November 2012
The National Children’s Bureau is to undertake a major new research project examining the influence of environmental factors on outcomes for disabled children and young people.

Challenging Behaviour Foundation free training 9 November 2012
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation are running training to enable an effective partnership between everyone educating and caring for a child or young person, including their family, to reduce the severity and frequency of challenging behaviour.

Calling all budding writers! 1 November 2012
TIN is looking for disabled young people who want to write an article for My Future Choices magazine.

October 2012

The Department for Education launches voluntary sector grants programme for 2013-2015 29 October 2012
The Department for Education (DfE) has published a National Prospectus launching their new Grants Programme for 2013-15.

Individual Grants UK 24 October 2012
In April 2012, The True Colours Trust launched a small grants programme for young people between the ages of 18 to 26 who have a disability and/or complex health care need.

Survey on the impact of an end to government funding 24 October 2012
The Council for Disabled Children are continuing to make the case for ongoing funding to the voluntary sector from government as they believe it is an important part of the balance of support available to disabled young people and their families.

Children with Special Educational Needs: An analysis - 2012 18 October 2012
The Special Educational Needs (SEN) Information Act (2008) required the Secretary of State to publish information about children in England with SEN to help improve the well-being of these children.

Parent Partnership Services launch new website! 11 October 2012
The National Parent Partnership Network have launched a new website - www.parentpartnership.org.uk.

Healthwatch England launched 3 October 2012
A new national statutory consumer champion for health and social care in England has been launched.

September 2012

Fulfilling potential: Working together to empower disabled people 28 September 2012
The Government has published two documents which set out its approach to the commitment to enable disabled people to fulfill their potential and play a full role in society.

 

 

Urgent action needed to ensure EVERY disabled child matters in the Children and Families Bill 24 September 2012
The Every Disabled Child Matters campaign are asking people to write to their MP to ensure that all disabled children can benefit from the Children and Families Bill. 

Council for Disabled Children launches e-bulletin and new blog 22 September 2012
The Council for Disabled Children has published a free special edition of their e-bulletin the CDC Digest.

The Big Book of Change 21 September 2012
New book specifically aimed at supporting young people through times of change and transition.

New Inquiry: Pre-legislative scrutiny: Special Educational Needs 12 September 2012
The Education Committee is conducting pre-legislative scrutiny of the Government's proposed reform of provision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN).

 

 

Exciting opportunity for disabled young people to have their say 11 September 2012
The Department is inviting disabled children and young people and those with special educational needs to join a Young People's Advisory Group (YPAG).

Government publishes draft SEN and disability provisions as part of the Children and Families Bill 3 September 2012
The Department for Education has today (3rd September) published draft legislation on reform of provision for children and young people with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and disabilities.

August 2012

TIN Policy Briefing - Summer 2012 16 August 2012
We have published a new policy briefing which summarises current developments in key policy areas relating to disabled young people’s transition to adulthood.

 

 

July 2012

Children and Young People’s Health Outcomes Forum report published 27 July 2012
The Forum's report includes several key recommendations specifically relating to disabled children and young people.

Transition survey: Epilepsy services 19 July 2012
Young Epilepsy is a charity that works on behalf of people aged 25 or younger with epilepsy.

Caring for Our Future – White Paper and Draft Care and Support Bill published 11 July 2012
On the 11th July the Government published the ‘Caring for our future: reforming care and support’ White Paper, which sets out their vision for a reformed care and support system.

 

 

Government expands vital in-work support to disabled young people 4 July 2012
On 4th July the Government announced that Young disabled jobseekers on work experience will be able to access extra support to help them into mainstream placements for the first time.

June 2012

Equal rights for disabled young people and children to go abroad! 25 June
The Every Disabled Child Matters campaign is asking people to take action to ensure equal rights for disabled young people and children to go abroad.

New publication: Moving on Well Resource Pack 21 June
The Pack is available to anyone interested in improving transition and raising the aspirations and achievements of disabled young people.

Sarah Teather tells Select Committee that draft Children and Families Bill will be published in September 20 June
Sarah Teather was questioned by the Education Select Committee today (Wednesday 20th June) about the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) aspects of the forthcoming Children and Families Bill.

CDC Young Ambassadors Get on Board with British Youth Council Award! 18 June
The CDC Young Ambassadors campaign to challenge prejudice and stereotypes around disability has been recognised by the British Youth Council.

May 2012

Support and aspiration: A new approach to special educational needs and disability - Progress and next steps 15 May
The Transition Information Network welcomes the publication today of Support and aspiration: A new approach to special educational needs and disability - Progress and next steps.

Queen's Speech 9 May
The Queen's speech today, Wednesday 9th May, announced a Children and Families Bill.

PIP must help disabled young people to establish independent living 1 May
Every Disabled Child Matters has today called upon the Government to make sure that Personal Independence Payments (PIP) help disabled 16 - 25 year olds to establish independent lives.

April 2012

Calling all budding writers! (13 April)
The Transition Information Network is looking for disabled young people who want to write an article for my future choices magazine.

Equality matters for children (12 April)
CRAE’s new microsite on children’s equality has now launched.

GMC's Learning disabilities website (11 April)
The General Medical Council (GMC) has launched a new website, which aims to help doctors provide better care for people with learning disabilities.

March 2012

Statutory Guidance for Schools – Careers Guidance published (27 March)
On the 27 March 2012 the government published statutory guidance on the new duty on schools to secure independent and impartial careers guidance for young people.

Include us in new disability plan, young people tell Government (26 March)
Young disabled people from Linkage Community Trust have made clear to the Government that they want a say in their own futures.

Join webchat on improving health and care for children and young people (19 March)
Join the DH's webchat with the co-chairs of the Children and Young People's Health Outcomes Forum on Tuesday 20 March at 2.30pm.

Disability employment support: fulfilling potential – Government response to Sayce Review (15 March)
The Government have published their response to the Sayce review.

CHUMS seeking views from disabled children on health outcomes (12 March)
CDC would like to talk to children and young people with neurodisabilites about what health outcomes are important to them.

Children and Young People’s Health Outcomes Forum – gathering views (9 March)
The Children and Young People’s Health Outcomes Forum is an independent group of...

February 2012

MPs report on the oversight of special education for young people aged 16-25 (28 February)
The House of Commons Public Accounts Committee has published a report on special education for young people aged 16-25.

Project Search: Evaluation published (27 February)
The Project Search model helps disabled people secure and keep paid permanent jobs.

Positive for Youth - A new approach to cross-government policy for young people aged 13 to 19 (27 February)
The DfE has published a new set of documents describing all of the Government’s policies for young people aged 13 to 19 in England.

Learning Difficulty Assessments guidance for local authorities (20 February)
On 13 February 2012 the Department for Education (DfE) published new guidance on Learning Difficulty Assessments.

Consultation on the Raising the Participation Age (RPA) regulations (6 February)
From summer 2013 all young people will be required to participate in education or training until the end of the academic year in which they turn 17. 

January 2012

New Children’s and Young People’s Forum (26 January)
Today the Secretary of State for Health launched a new Children's and Young People's Forum.

Survey on ODI strategy (20 January)
Mencap is doing a survey to seek the views of people with learning disabilities regarding the ODI strategy.

Preparing for Adulthood programme launches website (19 Janary)
Preparing for Adulthood is a new two year programme funded by the Department for Education as part of the delivery support for the SEND green paper.

How will cuts to disability benefits affect students? (17 January)
Article in the Guardian reporting on how cuts to disability benefits will affect students.

The Welfare Reform Bill 2011 (16 January)
The Welfare Reform Bill is currently going through Parliament. This Bill dramatically changes the benefits system.

CDC's Innovation and Sustainability Programme for the voluntary and community sector (13 January)
The Council for Disabled Children (CDC) have launched an Innovation and Sustainability Programme as part of... 

New report: Young people with life-limiting conditions: transition to adulthood (12 January)
Marie Curie Cancer Care has published a new report looking at how to  improve services for...

 

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