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February 2025
IELA Podcast: Episode 3 The limits of EDI
Welcome to the very first mini podcast series by the Inclusion, Equity and Leadership Association, also known as (IELA). This series is called The IELA Exchange: Conversations about Inclusion. In…
Lesbian couples ‘priced out of starting families by IVF rules’, says fertility expert
Queer women in the UK hoping to start a family face significant disparities in access to fertility treatment, with eligibility for NHS-funded care varying by location. While intrauterine insemination (IUI)…
Government’s efforts to address violence against women and girls have not yet improved outcomes for victims
A new report reveals that despite government commitments, efforts to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG) have not led to improved outcomes for victims. While 78% of commitments from…
Successful special educational needs complaints in England quadruple in four years
Complaints about Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) services in England have quadrupled in just four years, exposing a system in deep crisis. Rising demand, lack of funding, and delays…
Almost half of parents of children with disabilities struggle to find a school that meets their child’s needs
Families are reaching “breaking point” while navigating the SEND system to secure necessary support for their children. Tiya Currie, a mother from north London, shares her emotional journey in securing…