What you need to know about SEND reforms and the government consultation A new government white paper “Every Child Achieving and Thriving” sets out the government’s vision for

Share Your Views on Care, (Education) and Treatment Reviews Do you want to share your experiences of C(E)TRs? Do you want to change things for

Down Syndrome Forum – 10th November 2025 Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent Integrated Care System is inviting people with Down Syndrome to the next Down Syndrome Forum

Information from GOV UK Area SEND framework: findings from the first 2 years of inspections This report aims to inform future improvements to the special

Supporting Autistic People with a learning disability A two hour workshop on language and communication, environment and senses and the health, wellbeing, and quality of

Summer 2025 Parent Carer Survey Stoke Parent Carer Champions for Change is keen to understand the concerns of Stoke-on-Trent’s families and identify the issues facing

Information from: Community Matters and UK Fundraising Magazine Car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has established the JLR Foundation, a charitable foundation “dedicated to empowering

Information from: Community Matters and Zurich There is a misconception that making spaces more accessible and inclusive will always require significant investments of both time

Information from: Community Matters and Mind Sport, physical activity and movement can be a valuable tool that helps to maintain good mental health and wellbeing. But

Information from: Community Matters A new app has been launched which uses Artificial Intelligence (AI), to give carers who suspect their children are neurodivergent, “a

A guest post from Michelle PEGiS: A Stronger Community Together with SEND Community Lounges Parent Engagement Group in Stoke (PEGiS) is a support group and

Navigating Parenthood: An examination of Psychological Flexibility and Quality of Life in parents of autistic children Are you a parent of an autistic child between

Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent’s Digital Carers Forum Following last year’s Carers project, Healthwatch Stoke-on-Trent is now launching a new digital Carers Forum, the latest initiative for ongoing

Find out what educational support is available in Early Years settings in England for your young child with additional needs. It is very natural to

It is common for some young children to have challenging behaviour, particularly if they have additional needs. This online workshop will explore some of the