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Resources for SEND parents
Free guides, glossaries and explainers — verified against UK law and updated regularly.
Plain-English SEND Glossary
80+ terms used in the EHCP process, explained without jargon. Sourced from the SEND Code of Practice 2015 and authoritative SEND charities.
Read the guide →Rights guideYour rights as a SEND parent
Twelve key legal rights you have during the EHCP process — what they mean, when to use them, and what to do if your local authority denies them.
Read the guide →Care & SENDChildren in Care & SEND
For foster carers, kinship carers, special guardians, adoptive and birth parents, and young people in care. PEPs, EHCPs, who can request what, key contacts and letter templates.
Open the section →DirectoryLocal authority directory
All 153 English local authorities responsible for EHCPs. Find your council's contact details, Local Offer URL and verified information. 33 London boroughs already fully verified, more added regularly.
Browse local authorities →News feedSEND news and policy updates
Curated news on EHCP policy, SEND law and special educational needs across England — sourced from trusted UK outlets and updated every few hours. Click through to read the full article on the original publisher's site.
Read the latest news →Can't find what you need?
If there's a guide, template or piece of information you wish we had, tell us. Email help@ehcpcompass.co.uk and we'll look into adding it.
Recommended reading
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Books that other SEND parents have told us made a real difference. We don't earn from these links — pick the one that fits where you are right now. Every title is verified in print and available in the UK as of May 2026.
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Visual guides
Visual Guides
Simple visual guides to the EHCP process — free to view, download and share.
