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Underused Sutton centre transformed into SEND hub

The Sutton Life Centre has been relaunched as a vital hub for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities, offering education, skills training and community space. Discover how this transformation is supporting local families.

Best Christmas Gifts for 5-Year-Olds 2025

Discover 12 road-tested Christmas gifts for five-year-olds that boost creativity and confidence. Expert-approved toys they'll play with daily from our UK testing.

Council failed SEN boy for 8 months

A South London boy with anxiety and OCD was left without vital therapy for eight months after Kingston Council failed to secure provision. The council has apologised and paid compensation.

Top 30 Gift Ideas for Under-5s in the UK

Discover the ultimate gift guide for children under five, featuring toys that develop motor skills, creativity and imagination. Perfect for Christmas and birthdays.

Special needs services face collapse in England

England's special educational needs services are at breaking point as demand surges. Experts warn proper funding and transparency are urgently needed to protect vulnerable children's rights.

Autistic child left without school for 9 months

Croydon Council failed to provide legally required support to an autistic child, leaving them without education for nine months. The Ombudsman ordered compensation and systemic changes.

50 Best Australian Kids' Christmas Gifts Guide

Discover 50 brilliant Australian Christmas gift ideas for children aged 0-12. Our expert-curated guide features local products and books to spark joy this festive season.

New 50-place SEND school for North London

Brent Council reveals a new 50-place SEND primary school for Preston Park as part of a 212-place expansion to tackle rising demand and cut costly out-of-borough placements.

SEND funding crisis pushes councils to brink

Spiralling special educational needs costs threaten to bankrupt most English councils by 2028. Experts demand urgent government action to fix the £6.6 billion deficit. Read the full report.

First-generation students face 36% enrolment gap

Groundbreaking University of Queensland research reveals first-in-family students are significantly disadvantaged in higher education, with calls for official equity status to address systemic barriers.

Francis Curriculum Review: Rethinking Education

The landmark Francis curriculum review challenges Britain's education system to prepare students for a future of rapid change and complexity, moving beyond traditional certainties.

Essential Toys for Baby's First Year Development

Discover the essential toys and gifts that support crucial developmental milestones in babies from birth to 12 months. Expert recommendations for sensory stimulation and motor skills.

The toys British children abandon fastest revealed

New research uncovers which children's toys have the shortest playtime before being discarded, with traditional instruments and construction toys surprisingly topping the list of fastest-abandoned playthings.

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