Sally Phillips

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Sally Phillips Fights Back Against Trampoline Park Exclusion

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Actress Sally Phillips speaks out after son with Down's syndrome faces rejection at trampoline park. #InclusionMatters #SallyPhillips #ParentingStruggles

Sally Phillips, known for her roles in 'Bridget Jones's Diary' and 'Miranda,' recently revealed her deep upset when her son, who has Down's syndrome, was excluded from a trampoline park in London. The incident highlighted the challenges faced by parents of children with special needs in ensuring their inclusion in everyday activities.

In a heartfelt interview with BBC Breakfast, Sally emphasized that children like her son, Olly, should not be singled out for being different. She argued that the onus should not be on parents to prove that their children can participate in normal activities, calling for a more inclusive and understanding approach from society.

The trampoline park, Oxygen Free Jump, issued an apology after the incident, stating that they were following guidance from British Gymnastics. Sally's advocacy for inclusivity and her public stance against the exclusion of children with disabilities has sparked a conversation about the importance of creating welcoming spaces for everyone.

Sally Phillips' courage in sharing her personal struggles and advocating for inclusivity serves as a powerful reminder of the ongoing need for societal change and empathy towards individuals with special needs.

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Sally Phillips 'so upset' after son with Down's syndrome rejected by ... (The Guardian)

Actor says onus should not be on parents to prove their children can take part in normal activities.

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Sally Phillips 'upset' after son with Down's syndrome excluded from ... (BBC News)

The Miranda star told BBC Breakfast that children and young people like Olly were being "singled out for being different". Oxygen Free Jump, the trampoline park ...

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Sally Phillips: I was upset my son was not allowed to play at ... (shropshirestar.com)

Actress Sally Phillips has said she was โ€œupsetโ€ that her son who has Down's syndrome was denied access to a trampoline park. The comedian, 53, known for ...

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Sally Phillips 'upset' over treatment of son with Down's syndrome (Metro)

Bridget Jones's Diary actress Sally Phillips was 'upset' after her son with Down's syndrome was excluded at London trampoline park.

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Actress Sally Phillips 'so upset' after son with Down's syndrome not ... (Evening Standard)

The business, which has trampoline parks in Acton, Croydon and The O2, has apologised and said it was following guidance from British Gymnastics. It has not ...

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Sally Phillips reveals 'disabled' son faced heart breaking rejection (The News International)

Actress Sally Phillips recently revealed that her son with Down's syndrome was denied access to a trampoline park.The 53-year-old comedian opened up about ...

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Actress Sally Phillips 'so upset' after son with Down's syndrome not ... (Yahoo News UK)

has hit out at the burdens on parents of special needs children after her son, who has Down's syndrome, was excluded from a trampoline park. She and Olly, 19, ...

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Sally Phillips: I was upset my son was not allowed to play at ... (The Independent)

The comedian, 53, known for creating and starring in sketch show Smack The Pony as well as her role playing journalist Shazza in Bridget Jones's Diary, revealed ...

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Sally Phillips's son with Down's syndrome barred from trampoline park (The Times)

A star of the TV sitcom Miranda has said that her son was left in tears after he was not allowed to play at a trampoline park. Sally Phillips, an actress ...

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Park denies access to Sally Phillips' son 'over Down's syndrome' (Telegraph.co.uk)

Actress says Olly was not allowed to play at Oxygen Acton in London because staff insisted he needs a letter from his GP.

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