In safe hands

If you ask seven-year-old Vinnie about his condition, he’ll tell you he was born with half a heart and that one day he’ll need a new one.

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Overcoming adversity

Eight-year-old Violet is loved by her teachers and classmates and enjoys going to school, where she has a thirst for knowledge and is willing to try anything.

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Experts by experience

A collaborative project between the National Children’s Bureau (NCB), the University of Cambridge and the University of Kent, has investigated the experiences of children and families during social care assessments.

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Deaf Awareness Week

To celebrate Deaf Awareness Week (5-11 May) this year, the National Deaf Children’s Society has been asking deaf people from all walks of life, ‘what would you tell your younger self about growing up deaf’?

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