Ellie Simmonds: “Strictly gave me confidence”

Ellie Simmonds: “Strictly gave me confidence”

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The "heartbreaking" decision on the stalled sign language GCSE

There were celebrations last year when a GCSE in British Sign Language was approved...but a few months have passed and no accredited exam board has taken it on. What now for the exam which had a strong 10-year campaign behind it?Simon Want from the National Deaf Children's Societ ...  Show more

What does 2026 mean if you're young and disabled?

It's a new year and we are finding out about the hopes and aspirations of three young disabled people around the UK. At 17, Niamdh is School Captain at her college in Scotland and hoping for a career in politics. She took her council to court not too long ago and won a case which ...  Show more

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