The SEND Parents Help Blog
Clear, practical help for families navigating SEND in England, written by people who have walked the same road.
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The Children's Wellbeing Bill introduces school registration, off-rolling protections, and home education changes. Here's what matters for SEND families.
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DLA, Carer's Allowance, and Universal Credit rates all changed on 6 April 2026. Here are the new figures that matter for SEND families.
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The SEND White Paper consultation closed on 18 May 2026. Here's what it asked, what the government does with your responses now, and how to stay involved as the legislation takes shape.
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The government's SEND White Paper proposes replacing EHCPs with Individual Support Plans from 2029. Here's what it means and what to do now.
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Your child may be entitled to extra time, rest breaks, or other adjustments in exams. The school applies, but you need to know what's possible.
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Your local authority has a legal duty to provide short breaks for families of disabled children. Most families have never been offered them.
You have a legal right to an assessment of your own needs as a carer. Most SEND parents don't know it exists.
You don't need to do everything at once. Here are the first three things to do when you realise your child has special educational needs.
The SEND Tribunal sounds intimidating. But parents win most appeals, and you don't need a solicitor. Here's what actually happens.
The Equality Act 2010 protects your child from discrimination at school. Here's how to recognise it and what to do about it.
At 18, social care law changes completely. Your child's EHCP can continue, but everything else shifts. Here's what to prepare for.
DLA stops and PIP starts around age 16. The assessment is different, the criteria change, and many families lose money. Here's how to prepare.
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