Cher McSwiggan, a mum from Smith's Wood, runs a unique sensory-aware hair salon from her conservatory for people with additional needs and mental health challenges, offering gentle de-matting and life-changing support.
Former Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote opens up about her devastating 2025 after her beauty salon was destroyed in a fire and personal struggles.
Shoppers praise the Wavytalk Blowout Boost Ionic Thermal Brush from Boots for delivering sleek, voluminous salon results at home for a fraction of the price of premium gadgets. Discover the reviews.
Loose Women star Frankie Bridge opens up about her son Carter's emotional battle with dyslexia and his tearful refusal to attend school. Discover her family's struggle and the search for support.
Money expert Martin Lewis details how surviving spouses can inherit an ISA allowance, keeping savings tax-free. He also warns of a crucial 40% Inheritance Tax risk.
A planned 150-place special school in Shirley, Solihull, has been cancelled after the government redirected £3bn to create specialist places in mainstream schools. Council leader expresses disappointment.
Dudley Council faces a £56m SEND funding black hole despite a national budget change. Discover the local crisis and what the future holds for special needs provision.
Dudley Council awaits answers on a £56m SEND funding deficit despite a new national policy. The financial 'bomb' could still push the authority towards effective bankruptcy. Read the latest.
Frozen tax thresholds have dragged over 720,000 more people into the 45% additional rate band, taking the total beyond one million. Discover how this 'stealth tax' impacts the economy.
DWP releases new guidance for Universal Credit claimants with children. Check if you're eligible for extra monthly payments up to £339 and childcare cost reclaims.
As Dudley Council plans to cut costs by bringing SEND pupils back from independent schools, a headteacher cautions that educational quality must come before budgets. Discover the full story.
Wings School Notts wins top NASS award for inclusive PE, months after Youth Sport Trust honour. Discover how their innovative approach transforms education.
Families across England and Scotland are placing empty children's shoes outside council buildings in a poignant protest against special educational needs funding cuts and support failures.
Furious parents in Sandwell are campaigning for urgent reforms to special educational needs transport after children were left waiting hours for school transport or missing education entirely.
Valence School in Westerham celebrates a landmark victory at the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards 2025, recognised for their innovative mental health initiatives and comprehensive student support programmes.
Flintshire County Council announces groundbreaking holiday activity programme specifically designed for children with ALN, ensuring inclusive support during school breaks.
Discover the revolutionary Birmingham school where exotic animals including meerkats, sugar gliders and bearded dragons are transforming education and student wellbeing
Walsall Council faces mounting pressure as parents and campaigners challenge controversial cuts to home-to-school transport, arguing they disproportionately affect vulnerable children with special needs.
A Berkshire woodland centre providing outdoor experiences for children with special educational needs receives significant funding from local housebuilder to expand its vital services.