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Call for investment in MSI teachers following ‘critical shortage’ across councils image
Call for investment in MSI teachers following ‘critical shortage’ across councils

5/12/2026

Over 50% of councils do not have any specialist multi-sensory impairment (MSI) teachers employed to support deafblind children.

AAT helps Councils step up to address children’s social care image
AAT helps Councils step up to address children’s social care

2/27/2026

As the Government announces a £555m fund for children’s social care reform, focusing on putting families first and providing early help, AAT is stepping up to help councils deliver in practice.

Belfast CC invests in arts events for underserved groups image
Belfast CC invests in arts events for underserved groups

2/16/2026

Belfast City Council is launching a grant scheme to boost access to music and arts events for under 18s.

Time to axe ‘contradictory’ care laws, minister says image
Time to axe ‘contradictory’ care laws, minister says

10/7/2024

It is ‘high time’ to axe outdated language and contradictory rules from laws on disabled children’s social care, the families minster has said.

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