Practical guidance, news and resources for SEND families in Englandhttps://sendparentshelp.com/en-gbhttps://sendparentshelp.com/blog/childrens-wellbeing-bill-send/https://sendparentshelp.com/blog/childrens-wellbeing-bill-send/The Children's Wellbeing Bill introduces school registration, off-rolling protections, and home education changes. Here's what matters for SEND families.Wed, 10 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTnewshttps://sendparentshelp.com/blog/benefit-rate-changes-april-2026/https://sendparentshelp.com/blog/benefit-rate-changes-april-2026/DLA, Carer's Allowance, and Universal Credit rates all changed on 6 April 2026. Here are the new figures that matter for SEND families.Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTbenefitshttps://sendparentshelp.com/blog/send-consultation-how-to-respond/https://sendparentshelp.com/blog/send-consultation-how-to-respond/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.Wed, 03 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMTnewshttps://sendparentshelp.com/blog/send-white-paper-2026/https://sendparentshelp.com/blog/send-white-paper-2026/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.Sun, 31 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTnewshttps://sendparentshelp.com/blog/exam-access-arrangements-guide/https://sendparentshelp.com/blog/exam-access-arrangements-guide/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.Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTeducationhttps://sendparentshelp.com/blog/short-breaks-and-respite-guide/https://sendparentshelp.com/blog/short-breaks-and-respite-guide/Your local authority has a legal duty to provide short breaks for families of disabled children. Most families have never been offered them.Sun, 24 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTlifehttps://sendparentshelp.com/blog/parent-carer-assessments-your-rights/https://sendparentshelp.com/blog/parent-carer-assessments-your-rights/You have a legal right to an assessment of your own needs as a carer. Most SEND parents don't know it exists.Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTlifehttps://sendparentshelp.com/blog/navigating-send-system-as-new-parent/https://sendparentshelp.com/blog/navigating-send-system-as-new-parent/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.Sun, 17 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTlifehttps://sendparentshelp.com/blog/send-tribunal-what-to-expect/https://sendparentshelp.com/blog/send-tribunal-what-to-expect/The SEND Tribunal sounds intimidating. But parents win most appeals, and you don't need a solicitor. Here's what actually happens.Wed, 13 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTrightshttps://sendparentshelp.com/blog/disability-discrimination-at-school/https://sendparentshelp.com/blog/disability-discrimination-at-school/The Equality Act 2010 protects your child from discrimination at school. Here's how to recognise it and what to do about it.Sun, 10 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTrightshttps://sendparentshelp.com/blog/transition-to-adult-services-at-18/https://sendparentshelp.com/blog/transition-to-adult-services-at-18/At 18, social care law changes completely. Your child's EHCP can continue, but everything else shifts. Here's what to prepare for.Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTlifehttps://sendparentshelp.com/blog/dla-to-pip-transition-at-16/https://sendparentshelp.com/blog/dla-to-pip-transition-at-16/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.Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 GMTbenefitshttps://sendparentshelp.com/blog/school-transport-send-children/https://sendparentshelp.com/blog/school-transport-send-children/Your council may be legally required to provide school transport for your child. Here's when they must, and how to challenge a refusal.Wed, 29 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTeducationhttps://sendparentshelp.com/blog/support-without-diagnosis/https://sendparentshelp.com/blog/support-without-diagnosis/DLA is based on needs. EHCPs are based on needs. School support is based on needs. You can access all of these right now.Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTlifehttps://sendparentshelp.com/blog/getting-a-diagnosis-for-your-child/https://sendparentshelp.com/blog/getting-a-diagnosis-for-your-child/NHS wait times for autism and ADHD diagnosis can stretch to years. Here's how the process works, what Right to Choose means, and why you don't need to wait.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTlifehttps://sendparentshelp.com/blog/school-exclusions-send-children-rights/https://sendparentshelp.com/blog/school-exclusions-send-children-rights/Children with SEND are 5x more likely to be excluded. But many exclusions are unlawful. Here's what you need to know.Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTeducationhttps://sendparentshelp.com/blog/school-refusing-to-help-my-send-child/https://sendparentshelp.com/blog/school-refusing-to-help-my-send-child/If your child's school isn't providing the right support, you have options. From informal conversations to formal complaints and beyond.Wed, 15 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTeducationhttps://sendparentshelp.com/blog/sen-support-what-school-should-provide/https://sendparentshelp.com/blog/sen-support-what-school-should-provide/Your child's school has legal duties to support children with SEN, even without an EHCP. Here's what they should be doing.Sun, 12 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTeducationhttps://sendparentshelp.com/blog/universal-credit-disabled-child-additions/https://sendparentshelp.com/blog/universal-credit-disabled-child-additions/If your child gets DLA, your UC should include extra money. Many families miss this because they don't report the DLA award.Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTbenefitshttps://sendparentshelp.com/blog/blue-badge-guide-for-children/https://sendparentshelp.com/blog/blue-badge-guide-for-children/If your child gets DLA higher rate mobility, they're automatically entitled. But many children qualify through the discretionary route too.Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMTbenefits