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Why SEND Could Be The Next Big Battle For The Government
09 Jul 2025 16:13 GMT
The government has said SEND reform is necessary. (Alamy)
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After a bruising effort to avoid a major rebellion over its welfare reforms, the government now faces the challenge of selling its plans for SEND to Labour backbenchers.
The current …
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Life is more sparkly having a sister with Down's syndrome
29 Jun 2025 03:00 GMT
Internally, you feel like an identical twin. Your protective instincts puncture you so early on but you often don’t always have the skill set or confidence to stand up for them in society. This is a lot of pressure for a child, to have a burning desire to …
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New harness helps boy with Down's syndrome to skateboard
22 Jun 2025 12:15 GMT
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Ollie loves skateboarding but has been unable to do it without the help of his parents until now
A 12-year-old boy has trialled a world-first skatepark aid that will allow him to participate in the sport without the help of his parents.
Ollie, …
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Romeo, the Malaga 'fighter' with Down's syndrome to undergo surgery in Spanish capital to tackle major liver problem
27 May 2025 10:32 GMT
Juani Martín, 39, and Tamara Fernández, 38, are the parents of Romeo, a two-year-old Malaga boy who has Down's syndrome who has spent much of his short life in hospital. Now, the Hospital Universitario La Paz in Madrid is going to carry out tests with …
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Garden inspired by boy with Down's syndrome wins Chelsea prize
20 May 2025 19:46 GMT
Eden McLeodBBC Scotland News
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Liam (centre) with mother and father Laura and Davie Hall and brother Oscar (left)
A garden inspired by a young boy from Dumfries and Galloway has won a RHS Silver Gilt medal at this year's Chelsea Flower Show.
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South London childhood sweethearts with Down's Syndrome engaged after reconnecting
16 May 2025 15:08 GMT
A pair of childhood sweethearts from South London have reignited their school romance, hatching plans to walk down the aisle. Aaron Burke, 43, and Katie Acourt, 41, who both have Down's Syndrome, first crossed paths at Carlshoulton College in Sutton …
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Scottish boy with Down's Syndrome 'smacked at school' as furious dad hits out
14 May 2025 07:25 GMT
The Scottish dad of a little boy with Down's Syndrome has claimed his child was "smacked at least four times" by a school staff member. Eight-year-old Dominic Merta was allegedly assaulted in the playground at the end of last month, but his …
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Woman charged after little boy with Down's Syndrome "smacked" at school as dad hits out
13 May 2025 15:37 GMT
The father of little boy with Down's Syndrome has claimed his child was "smacked at least four times" by a staff member at a school in Ayrshire.
Little Dominic Merta, 8, was allegedly assaulted in the playground at Hillside school in Cumnock …
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Devoted Camelon dad gives insight into 60 years of caring for his Down's syndrome daughter
09 May 2025 10:45 GMT
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When Mary and Pat Burt’s first child was born 60 years ago this week, they were given the heartbreaking news that their daughter was unlikely to live past 15 and …
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Child with Down's syndrome finds success in modelling
24 Apr 2025 13:17 GMT
Cheryl Dennis & Lilly-Mae MessengerBBC News, Somerset
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Rio's family say they are proud of his success
The parents of a seven-year-old boy who has Down's syndrome say his modelling success shows how children with the condition can do …