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SEND reforms to impact kids, parents and teachers, expert says
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (465+ words) 1.7 million children in England will be affected by the changes The Government has unveiled proposals to overhaul the special educational needs and disabilities system (SEND) through a new white paper that could impact approximately one in five children across England....
'Miracle' baby boy born after first womb transplant from dead donor in UK
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (1026+ words) Grace Bell and Steven Powell with their baby son Hugo Powell(Image: PA) A baby boy has become the first child in the UK to be born to a mother who received a womb from a dead donor. Hugo Powell…...
Parents vow to boycott baby brand amid 'disturbing' sexual innuendos
1+ week, 3+ day ago (615+ words) Products from the American company are sold in the UK Parents have vowed to boycott a baby care brand over sexual innuendos used on packaging and in advertising campaigns. Another shows a picture of an ear thermometer with 'how about…...
NSPCC advice on age you can leave children home alone during half term
1+ week, 3+ day ago (601+ words) The NSPCC has a guide on leaving your child at home depending on their age(Image: Getty Images) With February half term now in full swing, finding childcare can often be a struggle. With many children now off school for…...
Measles symptoms explained as vaccine plea issued amid UK outbreak
1+ week, 4+ day ago (755+ words) Health officials have issued a vaccine reminder(Image: PA) Health officials have confirmed a 'big measles outbreak' is impacting parts of the UK. Dozens of suspected cases have now been reported in London, amid an outbreak across several schools. The…...
'I drove to Nottingham to pick up patio furniture and it saved my life"
1+ week, 4+ day ago (916+ words) Jamie Brunt, 42(Image: Brain Tumour Research / SWNS) A dad who attributed his extreme exhaustion to low testosterone was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour. Jamie Brunt, 42, struggled to keep his eyes open due to tiredness but his GP dismissed it…...
Shopper spots heartwarming handwritten note left in pack of cookies
1+ week, 6+ day ago (411+ words) A shopper was browsing their local supermarket when they discovered an adorable handwritten note on a pack of cookies which has since left many people gushing online A trip to the supermarket is typically a routine affair, with shoppers following…...
Inside the complicated world of mums 'fighting for every single thing"
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1631+ words) Multiple parents have come forward to hit out at Manchester council's handling of special educational needs children's lives, claiming they need to go to tribunals for 'basic rights'. The authority says it's invested in provision to meet demand, but experts…...
Tesco is giving away free essential baby item to parents of premature babies
4+ week, 5+ hour ago (380+ words) The item will be available for free at 350 Tesco stores Tesco has announced it will be giving away a baby essential for free to the parents of premature babies. Launching the initiative this week, the supermarket says the offer looks…...
The £650,000 project that could transform dozens of kids’ lives
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (388+ words) A new project will help 'plug a gap' in local SEND provisions A "650,000 project could transform the lives of dozens of families in Oldham. Yew Tree Community School in Chadderton could soon cater for 24 young kids with special educational needs....