The Four Areas of Need: What Counts as SEN? A Parent’s Guide
The four broad areas of need in the SEND Code of Practice, explained with everyday examples. Why grades are not the test,…
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EHCP Deadline Missed? The Complaint Route, Step by Step
EHCP deadline missed? The complaint route step by step: first letter, Local Authority complaints procedure, then the Ombudsman. England only.
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You can request an EHC needs assessment yourself. No diagnosis or school permission needed. What to write, where to send it, and…
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The 2026 White Paper, ISPs and your child’s EHCP in plain English: what changes, when, what does not, and what to do…
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A calm UK guide to SEND professionals: what an EP, SALT, OT, advocate and SENCO each do, NHS vs private routes, costs,…
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Your child can't face school, not won't. A calm, practical UK guide to EBSA (school refusal), what helps at home and with…
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SEN support vs EHCP, explained simply. What each gives your child, who decides, the legal weight, and when to ask for an…
Read More →EHCP Waiting Times by Local Authority: Check Yours in Minutes
SEND support varies hugely by council. See what EHCP waiting times and the 20-week rule mean, and how to check your local…
Read More →EHCP Section F Not Being Delivered? How to Enforce It
Your EHCP Section F provision is not being delivered? Learn the council duty and the exact steps to enforce it, from annual…
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