43 h. ago 'My child won't be able to go to school if they take away her vital EHCP'

Parents and children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) met with MPs today to share their views of how cuts to EHCPs could hugely disrupt their schooling

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51 h. ago Revered ex Rangers coach joins Liverpool in dream move just months after axe fell at Ibrox

The 45-year-old has made a stunning dug-out return at the English Premier League giants

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65 h. ago Billie Eilish parents considered putting her in therapy over unlikely obsession

US pop sensation Billie Eilish has won seven Grammy Awards and sold millions of albums - but she was raised in a modest bungalow in LA by actor parents Maggie Baird and Patrick O'Connell

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4 d. ago Girl, 8, 'raised by dogs' and barked at strangers after parents abandoned her

A young boy who was abandoned by his parents was found barking at strangers and was being 'raised by dogs' in a filthy hut – but it's not the first time a child has suffered a similar fate

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5 d. ago Louis van Gaal ‘no longer bothered by cancer’ and could be tempted to coach again

Former Manchester United coach getting ‘fitter and fitter’He is open to offers to from top-tier national teamThe former Netherlands and Manchester United coach Louis van Gaal says he has been cured of cancer and is keen for a return to the higher levels of the game.The 73-year-old told an interviewer three years ago that he had prostate cancer, but on Friday told the same Dutch television talk show: “I’m no longer bothered by cancer.” When he announced his illness, Van Gaal was the coach of the Netherlands and he has not worked since the last World Cup, in Qatar in 2022. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Serial sex beast football coach who abused youngsters jailed for seven more years

The latest victims of Russell Conn came forward as a result of press coverage of his previous offences which landed him in prison in 2022.

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7 d. ago 'My healthy son, 11, is now paralysed and friends have stopped inviting him to parties'

Oliver Sausins was deemed 'perfectly healthy' until a fateful day at school completely changed his life and his parents are now trying to raise important funds to help their son

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8 d. ago Frontman of iconic band fears deportation from US despite being born in Florida

The Mavericks frontman Raul Malo was born and raised in Miami by parents who had fled Cuba and is worried about a change in government policy that would see him expelled from the country

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9 d. ago 'We're sick with worry cruel EHCP cuts will destroy our disabled childrens' lives'

Four families who have battled to get Education Health Care Plans ((EHCPs) fear government reforms of the SEND system will strip away the legal protections for their children

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9 d. ago Tour de France stage four preview: Dream day for breakaway artists on climb

The likes of Mathieu van der Poel and the peloton’s huge range of puncheurs and climbers will all be in with a shout at victory on a tricky outing

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9 d. ago After Texas floods that killed campers, here's what to consider when sending your kids to camp

The devastating flood at Camp Mystic in Texas has raised concerns among parents about summer camp safety

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9 d. ago Tottenham confirm Thomas Frank backroom staff as Liverpool coach joins

Fabian Otte has been lured from the Premier League champions

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1 week ago Why Keir Starmer could face a fresh rebellion over disability support for Send children

The government could face a rebellion over reforms to Send learning to be announced in the autumn, The Independent looks at what is at stake

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1 week ago Minister won’t rule out support cuts for children with EHCPs amid Send overhaul – UK politics live

Stephen Morgan, the early education minister, would not confirm every child who has an EHCP would continue to keep the same provisionsThe Conservatives will try to change the government’s welfare Bill to tighten up access to personal independence payments (Pip) and universal credit, PA Media reports. PA says:Kemi Badenoch will pledge that the Tories are “now the only party committed to serious welfare reform” after Keir Starmer shelved plans to restrict eligibility for Pip in the face of a backbench revolt this week.The Tories will look to lay amendments to the legislation – set to be renamed the universal credit bill – and party leader Badenoch is due to deliver a speech on welfare on Thursday. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Parents who raised £100K for their son before he died from cancer sue charity which refuses to hand over donations

Craig Evison and Victoria Morrison, whose son Kyle died in 2020 from an incurable brain cancer, are battling the charity Gold Geese at London's High Court.

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1 week ago Campaigners urge Government to keep care plans for children with Send

In total, there were 638,745 EHCPs in place in January 2025, up 10.8% on the same point last year.

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1 week ago Tottenham: Martin Ho appointed as new head coach of women’s team on a three

Martin Hoe replaces Robert Vilahamn after disappointing season for women’s team

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1 week ago Jeglertz appointed new Manchester City head coach as Tottenham opt for Ho

Swede takes over from Taylor, who was sacked in MarchEnglishman Ho arrives on three-year deal from BrannManchester City have appointed Andrée Jeglertz as their new women’s team head coach on a four-year contract, starting after the conclusion of July’s Women’s European Championship. Tottenham have also moved to secure their new head coach with the Englishman Martin Ho signing a three-year deal.The Swede Jeglertz is currently in charge of the Denmark women’s national side and will remain with them for the tournament. Denmark’s Group C campaign gets under way on Friday, just 23 hours after Manchester City confirmed his appointment. The 53-year-old succeeds Gareth Taylor, who was sacked in March, just five days before the club’s appearance in last season’s League Cup final. The Guardian reported on 4 June that Jeglertz was close to agreeing a deal to move to the WSL side, who finished fourth in the table last term. He is a former European champion as a coach, when in charge of the Swed...

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1 week ago Ofsted chief inspector apologises for short notice on school inspection reforms

Sir Martyn Oliver suggested that positive Ofsted ratings can raise local house prices by thousands of pounds because parents ‘value’ them.

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2 w. ago Work needed to make schools inclusive for pupils with special needs – adviser

Support for children with Send is inconsistent across schools in England, the chairman of Government’s expert advisory group on inclusion has said.

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