Guides
Guides for SEND Parents
Guides go deeper than quick answers — each one walks you through a process from start to finish.
How to write a strong EHCP needs assessment request letter
What to include, what evidence to gather, and how to make your request as strong as possible.
Read guide →SEND Tribunal: what parents need to know before they appeal
How the SEND Tribunal works, success rates, and how to prepare your case.
Read guide →Understanding your child's EHCP: a parent's plain-English walkthrough
How to read your child's plan section by section, what good provision looks like, and the questions to ask before you sign off on it.
Read guide →Preparing for your child's annual review: a step-by-step checklist
What to prepare, who will be in the room, your rights during the meeting, and how to follow up if the outcome isn't what you expected.
Read guide →SEND and school transitions: moving schools without losing provision
What happens to your child's EHCP when they change schools — primary to secondary, moving local authority, or moving mid-year — and how to protect their provision during the gap.
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