EHCPs, SEN Support, school issues, exclusions, and exams, plus how to make the school system actually work for your child. 12 articles found.
There were 638,745 EHCPs in force in England in January 2025, up almost 11% in a year and nearly double the number in 2019. Here is what the official data shows about how many children have a plan, and for which needs.
There were 955,000 suspensions in England's schools in 2023/24, and children with SEND were suspended and excluded far more often than their peers. Here is what the official data shows, and what your rights are.
Just 46.4% of new EHCPs were issued within the 20-week legal deadline in England in 2024, the lowest share in six years. Search every local authority to see how your council compares.
Schools routinely put SEND children on part-time timetables. Most are unlawful. Here are the 8 conditions that must be met, and what to do if they're not.
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.
Your council may be legally required to provide school transport for your child. Here's when they must, and how to challenge a refusal.
Children with SEND are 5x more likely to be excluded. But many exclusions are unlawful. Here's what you need to know.
If your child's school isn't providing the right support, you have options. From informal conversations to formal complaints and beyond.
Your child's school has legal duties to support children with SEN, even without an EHCP. Here's what they should be doing.
Between 90% and 98% of refusal-to-assess appeals are won by families. A refusal to assess isn't the end. Here's what to do next.
You can request an EHCP assessment yourself. No special form needed. Here's exactly how to do it and what evidence to include.
An EHCP is a legal document that forces your council to provide specific support. Here's how to tell if your child needs one.
