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Schools Secretary Ed Balls has launched a new guide for schools to help stamp out bullying of children with learning disabilities.
According to Mencap a shocking 8 out of 10 children with learning disabilities have been bullied, and 6 out of 10

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Last year Every Disabled Child Matters (EDCM) asked their young supporters what they would change if they were Prime Minister for the day. Top of their list was “having more fun things to do and places to go”.

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Good news for parents of children aged between 6 and 16 or who are not recognised as having a disability - the Government have announced that they will extend the right to request flexible working to all parents with a child under 16.
Employers are under no obligation to say yes, but […]

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Have you ever heard of Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP)? It is a scheme which protects the basic state pension of parents and carers who do not work or pay National Insurance.
You may get it automatically if you have a child under 16 and get Child Benefit, but it’s still worth double checking.
If […]

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