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Mainstream won’t be right for every disabled child, and some will need specialist provision.

But for those who can and should thrive in mainstream, what does successful inclusion look like? We asked our panellists at #LabourConference last week.

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October 5, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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Read our full response to @guardian's coverage of NHS bodies blocking assessments of children with neurodivergent conditions: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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NHS bodies blocking assessments of children with neurodivergent conditions for over two years is cruel to children, deeply damaging to families and ultimately more costly to taxpayers. Today’s Guardi...
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September 25, 2026 at 12:52 PM
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So, @georgiagould.bsky.social and @lucympowell.bsky.social — we hope you enjoy your back-to-school kits. And, most importantly, we hope they remind you of the real children, young people and families at the heart of the SEND reforms.
Please get them right.
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September 7, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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As proud DCP members, we support this message. Ahead of the government’s Schools White Paper, the Disabled Children’s Partnership is calling for a system that gives schools and colleges the funding, training, and support they need, with families treated as partners. #SEND #FightForOrdinary
February 8, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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CHI Superhero Charlie explains why EHCP should be protected and the difference they have made to him. We are proud to be members of Disabled Children's Partnership and support their campaign, as no family should have to #FightForOrdinary
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August 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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It was great to attend the launch of #FightForOrdinary hosted by @dcpcampaign.bsky.social and @letuslearntoo.bsky.social this week.

I welcomed the chance to talk to children & families about educational support and look forward to seeing the needed long-term, fundamental reform of the SEND system.
July 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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It’s time to fix the SEND system. A whole generation of disabled children and those with additional needs are being let down by a broken education system

Invite your MP to the @dcpcampaign.bsky.social and @letuslearntoo.bsky.social event in Parliament

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Ask your mp to attend the disabled children’s partnership event in parliament
August 28, 2025 at 8:22 AM
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Thank you to everyone who joined the #FightForOrdinary rally last week.

As the Labour Party Conference begins tomorrow, we’re hopeful that the voices of families, young people and professionals will be heard.

Together, we can build a system that works for every child.
Katie, a young person addressing the Fight For Ordinary Rally. Harjap Bhangal addressing the Fight For Ordinary Rally Alastair Barrie addressing the Fight For Ordinary rally Agnes Agyepong addressing the Fight For Ordinary Rally
September 27, 2025 at 8:58 AM
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Disabled children and their parents have a right to the same, ordinary, family life other families expect.

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September 16, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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Wow! Thank you to everyone who joined us at Parliament for the #FightForOrdinary rally and MP drop-in. Your voices were powerful, passionate, and impossible to ignore. 💬📢 (1/4)
Ed Davey addressing SEND campaigners outside Parliament A parent-campaigner wearing a Fight For Ordinary t-shirt holding a hand-made banner. Two parents at the rally holding hand-made placards A group of parents at the rally, holding hand-made banners
September 16, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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It’s time to fix the SEND system. Because there’s nothing ‘special’ about an education that works for all of us.

Today parents are taking the #FightForOrdinary to Parliament.
September 15, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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The DCP and @letuslearntoo.bsky.social event in Parliament takes place on Monday.

This is your last chance to invite your MP.

Have your voice heard.

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Fight For Ordinary campaign poster. Text reads "ask your MP to attend our event in Parliament."
September 12, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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Families like Kimberly’s deserve better.

There’s nothing ‘special’ about getting the support you’re entitled to.

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Photo of Harvey, outside smiling. He is blond and wears glasses. Photo of Harvey and Kimberly in a ball pit A hand-written note that says "There’s nothing ‘special’ about getting the support you’re entitled to. " A photo of Harvey and his two brothers
September 5, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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Stella Creasy talks sense about SEND children and their families. Parents of disabled young people and those with additional needs just want the ordinary: for their children to learn, and for mums and dads to work. No one should be criticised for that. #FightForOrdinary
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Reform are now attacking SEND families -claiming they are abusing the system to get free transport as if an ECHP is just an uber account.

This just shows how little they care for the truth and the damage their prejudices do to the people they target.
September 4, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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Parents like Etta want a SEND system that works.

There’s nothing ‘special’ about a SEND system that doesn’t feel like a battle to navigate.

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Selfie of Alice and Etta smiling at the camera Parents like Etta want a SEND system that works. There’s nothing ‘special’ about a SEND system that doesn’t feel like a battle to navigate. #FightForOrdinary https://bit.ly/FightforOrdinary Handwritten note that reads "There’s nothing ‘special’ about a SEND system that doesn’t feel like a battle to navigate. "
August 29, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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It’s time to fix the SEND system. A whole generation of disabled children and those with additional needs are being let down by a broken education system.

Invite your MP to the DCP and @letuslearntoo event in Parliament.

bit.ly/FFOSEPTMP #FightForOrdinary
Fight For Ordinary campaign poster. Text reads "Ask your MP to attend the DCP event in parliament".
August 26, 2025 at 8:07 AM
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Last month we delivered Hannah’s open letter to No. 10 Downing Street. We have now had a reply from the DfE, which we welcome.

The #FightForOrdinary continues for so many young people like Hannah, and as a coalition we will continue to campaign on their behalf.
Part one of the DfE reply to Hannah. Part two of the DfE reply to Hannah.
August 20, 2025 at 7:53 AM
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Fight for an education that works for all of us.

The SEND system is changing, and no-one knows what needs to change more than the families who live it day in, day out.

It’s time to fix the SEND system. Tell your MP. #FightForOrdinary

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Photo of Lisa and her two children. Text overlay reads "Fight for the same chance for every child" Photo of a parent wearing a grey top and sunglasses. They are holding a placard that reads "our children matter too!". Text overlay on the photo reads "Fight for a whole generation's future" Selfie of Calvin and Maureen. Text overlay reads : "Fight for investment not cuts" Photo of Hannah. A disabled young person with bright read hair in a wheelchair. Text overlay reads "Fight for 2 million young people".
August 15, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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If you do one thing today, please read this story from Salaha and Umar.

We need to build a SEND system that ensures every family gets the help they need, without having to fight for it, or spend thousands just to get an assessment. #FightForOrdinary bit.ly/FFOAction
Photo of Umar, a young boy smiling for the camera. Text overlay reads "My son is 8 years old and I still don't fully understand his needs." Photo of Umar sat in a wheelchair in the park wearing a puffer jacket. Text overlay says "If I could get an independent EP assessment - one that isn't through the local authority I might be able to understand him better." Photo of Umar holding an ice lolly. Text overlay reads "But that costs thousands of pounds and I don't have that kid of money to spare". Photo of Umar in a black t-shirt. Text overlay says "Even the judge told me I need to provide evidence to prove he needs a waking day curriculum. How am I meant to do that without the right support?"
August 11, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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It’s time for things to change #FightForOrdinary #ReformSEND

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Only 1 in 5 disabled young people feel they get enough support to achieve the things they want in life. Graphic of 3 broken laddders and a 1 fully functional ladder. 3 in 4 parent carers have had to give up employment due to lack of support. 4 blunt pencils and 1 sharpened pencil graphic. Only 1 in 5 disabled children feel they get the education support they need Graphic of 3 deflated basketballs and 1 inflated basketball. Just 1 in 4 disabled young people get enough support to enjoy their hobbies.
August 8, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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To Amelia and Claire, ‘ordinary’ means going to secondary school with her sister. It means being able to join in with everyone else at school, like telling jokes or being in the school play.

Every child deserves a chance at ‘ordinary’.

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Selfie of Amelia and Claire Handwritten note. Every child deserves to feel like a valued member of the school community.
August 6, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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No family should have to fight for this. #FightForOrdinary

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This is Charlie. He has Hyperinsulinism. Getting the support he needed changed everything for his move to secondary school. This is his story. "Getting an EHCP in place for Charlie wasn't easy - we had to fight for it - but it was one of the best decisions we ever made. The peace of mind, the tailored support, and knowing he wasn't alone has made an incredible difference. Charlie had two main one-to-one's during his time in primary school, and when it came time to move to secondary, we were naturally anxious about the transition. But something amazing happened..." “His one-to-one support assistant, who had worked so closely with him, applied for a role at the secondary school... and got the job! She moved with him, and that continuity made all the difference. We're so grateful for the support Charlie has received, and we hope our story shows just how important it is to advocate for the right help at the right time." Every child deserves an outcome like Charlie's
August 2, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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Tell us in the comments #FightForOrdinary
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July 30, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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These things could make a huge difference. #FightForOrdinary #ReformSEND

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5 changes we want the government to make to the SEND system 1. Legally guaranteed support for every child who needs it. 2. Nurses, schools and colleges get the right training, tools and specialist support. 3. Every local area has a plan to make sure all children get a good education
July 28, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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Share if you agree. It’s time to fix the SEND system. #FightForOrdinary #ReformSEND

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Hand-written note on lined paper. Note reads "Living your ordinary life shouldn't be a fight. It should be a right."
July 25, 2025 at 7:48 AM