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28 May 2026
What is Glass Child Syndrome?
Glass Child Syndrome is not a formal diagnosis. It describes children who grow up feeling emotionally invisible when a sibling has high support needs — present in the family but unseen. Understanding it is the first step to changing it.…
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Gov.uk SEND
29 May 2026
G7 nations agree first-ever joint approach to protecting children online and drive safe AI growth that delivers for all
G7 Digital Ministers have agreed a common approach to shielding children and young people from harm online for the first time.…
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Gov.uk SEND
29 May 2026
Plan to toughen protections for subsea internet cables: Liz Lloyd's speech at RUSI
Speaking at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) on Friday 29 May 2026, telecoms minister Liz Lloyd set out plans to consult on tougher fines and prison sentences for those who damage subsea infrastructure essential fo……
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Gov.uk SEND
29 May 2026
Bluetongue: latest situation
Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions.…
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Gov.uk SEND
29 May 2026
Notice to improve: Orchard Learning Alliance
A notice to improve issued to Orchard Learning Alliance by the Department for Education.…
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Gov.uk SEND
29 May 2026
Notice to improve: Tenterden Schools Trust
A notice to improve issued to Tenterden Schools Trust by the Department for Education.…
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Gov.uk SEND
29 May 2026
Plan to toughen protections for subsea internet cables amid heightened Russian activity
Government to propose tougher fines and prison sentences for those who damage subsea infrastructure essential for UK internet access.…
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Gov.uk SEND
29 May 2026
Rilzabrutinib authorised to treat adults with immune thrombocytopenia when prior treatments have been insufficient 
As with any medicine, the MHRA will keep the safety and effectiveness of rilzabrutinib under close review.…
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Contact
29 May 2026
Disabled children missing from social care reform plan
A major new government plan to reform children’s social care risks failing disabled children and their families yet again, Contact is warning. Delivering the children’s social care reset sets out how councils should transform children’s social care from 2026-29. The 60‑page document focuses he…
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Gov.uk SEND
29 May 2026
Planning Inspectorate welcomes appointment of new board Chair
Ben Alexander appointed as the new Chair of the Planning Inspectorate Advisory Board…
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Gov.uk SEND
29 May 2026
Employment lifeline for young people across the country as Government offers 300,000 new work experience and training placements
Young people across the country will be helped onto the career ladder thanks to the creation of 300,000 new work experience and training placements in sectors including construction, health and social care and hospitality.…
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Gov.uk SEND
29 May 2026
First-ever National Cadets Week to celebrate cadets and reconnect young people with the Armed Forces
The first National Cadet Week in October 2026 will celebrate the cadet forces, one of the country's most effective youth organisations.…
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Gov.uk SEND
29 May 2026
Millions to benefit from Sci Tech deal between UK and France
Cures for infectious diseases and pioneering improvements in women’s health, and strengthening a partnership between two of Europe’s leading supercomputers.…
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Gov.uk SEND
29 May 2026
'More in Common’ campaign kicks off in Kampala ahead of Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
The British High Commission in Kampala launched a Commonwealth Sport Campaign highlighting shared values, Ugandan sporting excellence and Africa’s leadership in global sport.…
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Gov.uk SEND
28 May 2026
£340 million pharmacy boost brings faster care to the high street
Patients will benefit from more services and treatments from their community pharmacy, as part of a new deal.…
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Gov.uk SEND
28 May 2026
Russia’s war is failing, so Moscow is resorting to escalation and intimidation: UK statement at the UN Security Council
Statement by Ambassador James Kariuki, UK Chargé d’Affaires to the UN, at the UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine.…
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Gov.uk SEND
28 May 2026
Care leavers and ex offenders in the West Midlands helped into jobs through new partnership between government and leading businesses
Greene King, Severn Trent and other leading UK businesses have joined forces with central and local Government to help more care leavers, ex-offenders and young people with mental health challenges in the West Midlands into ……
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Gov.uk SEND
28 May 2026
Flagship APHA facility marks 50 years of wildlife science
Animal and Plant Health Agency's National Wildlife Management Centre marks landmark half century of protecting animal and human health…
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Gov.uk SEND
28 May 2026
Major new Swedish fighter jet deal to strengthen Ukraine and boost British jobs
UK welcomes Sweden’s leadership in brokering new deal to supply Ukraine with fighter jets.   …
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Gov.uk SEND
28 May 2026
Precautionary recall of blood pressure medication (Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules) after packaging error
Patients taking Crescent Pharma Limited Ramipril 2.5mg capsules are advised to check their packaging for batch number GR155023 and contact their pharmacy if any blister strips inside are labelled as Ramipril 10mg.…
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Gov.uk SEND
28 May 2026
Government Chemist Conference: 23-24 June 2026
Register for the Government Chemist Conference 2026, Safe food for tomorrow’s world: evidence-based measurement solutions for responsible regulation.…
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Gov.uk SEND
28 May 2026
Report of the Head of OSCE Mission in Kosovo: UK statement, May 2026
The UK thanks Ambassador McGurk for his concise and focused report presentation, and underlines support for the Mission's work on democratic processes and with non-majority communities.…
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Contact
28 May 2026
Benefit cuts not the answer to rising number of young people out of work
Contact is cautioning against reducing financial support for severely disabled young people to address the rising numbers of young people out of work. The independent Milburn Review’s interim report, published today, has revealed one million young people not in education, employment or trainin…
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Contact
28 May 2026
100 winners in one week in record-breaking Contact Lottery draw
Families across the UK are celebrating after a milestone week in the Contact Weekly Lottery: over 100 lucky winners took home a cash prize in a single draw for the very first time! Contact’s charity lottery costs £1 a week to play and gives supporters the chance to win cash prizes every Friday…
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Contact
27 May 2026
Last chance to respond to government PIP review
This advice applies in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. Read about Adult Disability Payment in Scotland. We’re urging families with disabled children to share their experiences as part of the government’s independent review into Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The dead…
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Contact
27 May 2026
Early Years SEND programme helps services become more inclusive and strengthens parent voice
Contact’s Early Years SEND programme in England supports early years staff, parent carers and local services to build more inclusive support for young disabled children and children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The programme is delivered as part of the Early Years SEND Par…
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Special Needs Jungle
26 May 2026
Research: Inclusion for neurodivergent pupils needs lived-experience trainers and getting the wider school environment right
New article from Special Needs Jungle: The government insists its SEND reforms will deliver a more inclusive system, with mainstream schools better equipped to meet the needs of all pupils, including those who are neurodivergent. But … The post Research: Inclusion for neurodivergent pupils nee…
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Special Needs Jungle
22 May 2026
Should “highly valued” EHCP Independent Supporters return to help parents navigate the SEND jungle?
New article from Special Needs Jungle: There’s a great deal to unpick in the Government’s proposals for reforming SEND and a lot has been said and written about them over the last few months. It’s clear … The post Should “highly valued” EHCP Independent Supporters return to help pa…
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