Education & School 27 June 2026
Keeping an EHCP into college and beyond
An EHCP does not end when your young person turns 16 or 18. It can continue to age 25 while they stay in education or training and still need the support.
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Tag: EHCP
23 articles found.
Education & School 24 June 2026
EHCP Personal Budgets: Taking Control of Your Child's Support
You can request control over how your child's EHCP provision is funded. Three delivery options, how to request, and what to do when the LA pushes back.
7 min read
Education & School 23 June 2026
No school named on your child's EHCP
A school saying it is full is not a lawful reason to refuse a child with an EHCP. The council must name a placement, and a named school must admit. Here is what to do.
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Education & School 22 June 2026
The council has missed your EHCP deadline
An EHCP must be issued within 20 weeks of the assessment request. If the council has missed the deadline, here is who to chase and what to do next.
14 min read
Education & School 21 June 2026
When your child's EHCP is not being delivered
The EHCP says it, but it is not happening. The council, not the school, must secure Section F provision, and a funding or staffing shortage is no excuse.
14 min read
Education & School 18 June 2026
EHCPs have nearly doubled. Here's who has one
There were 638,745 EHCPs in force in England in January 2025, up almost 11% in a year and nearly double the 2019 total. See DfE data on which needs they cover.
5 min read
Education & School 18 June 2026
SEND and school exclusions: what the data shows
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 data shows and your rights.
4 min read
Rights & Legal 18 June 2026
SEND tribunal appeals: who appeals, and who wins
Appeals to the SEND tribunal hit a record 25,000 in 2024/25, and 99% of the cases that reached a decision went in the family's favour. Here is what the official data shows.
5 min read
Education & School 17 June 2026
EHCP timeliness by council: the 2024 data
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.
6 min read
How-to Guides 10 June 2026
How to Appeal an EHCP Decision Using AI
Refused an assessment, refused a plan, or unhappy with what's in it? Here's how to use the free SEND Parents Help assistant to understand the decision and build your appeal.
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How-to Guides 10 June 2026
Check Your Draft EHCP for Problems Using AI
You get 15 days to respond to a draft EHCP, and the wording decides whether the support is enforceable. Here's how the free assistant helps you audit every line.
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How-to Guides 10 June 2026
Writing Your EHCP Parental Views With AI
Section A of the EHCP is the one part written in your voice. Here's how to turn your lived experience into clear parental views with the free SEND Parents Help assistant.
4 min read
How-to Guides 10 June 2026
Prepare for an EHCP Annual Review Using AI
A year of reports, one meeting that shapes the next. Use the free assistant to compare Section F against what actually happened and walk in prepared.
5 min read
How-to Guides 10 June 2026
Write an EHCP Request Letter With AI Help
You don't need a solicitor to ask for an EHC needs assessment. Here's how the free assistant turns your notes and school reports into a clear, legally grounded letter.
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How-to Guides 3 June 2026
Prepare for a SEND Tribunal Hearing Using AI
Most families stand up at tribunal without a lawyer. A walkthrough of using the free assistant to organise your bundle, anticipate the LA's case, and rehearse the hearing.
5 min read
News & Policy 31 May 2026
The SEND White Paper: What It Means for Your Family
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.
6 min read
Rights & Legal 13 May 2026
What Actually Happens at a SEND Tribunal
The SEND Tribunal sounds intimidating. But parents win most appeals, and you don't need a solicitor. Here's what actually happens.
7 min read
Daily Life & Planning 6 May 2026
Turning 18 with SEND: What Happens to Your Child's Support
At 18, social care law changes completely. Your child's EHCP can continue, but everything else shifts. Here's what to prepare for.
6 min read
Education & School 29 April 2026
School Transport for 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.
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Daily Life & Planning 26 April 2026
Your Child Doesn't Need a Diagnosis to Get Help
DLA is based on needs. EHCPs are based on needs. School support is based on needs. You can access all of these right now.
6 min read
Education & School 29 March 2026
EHCP Refused? Your Right to Appeal
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.
9 min read
Education & School 25 March 2026
Requesting an EHCP Assessment: Step by Step
You can request an EHCP assessment yourself. No special form needed. Here's exactly how to do it and what evidence to include.
8 min read
Education & School 22 March 2026
What Is an EHCP? Does My Child Need One?
An EHCP is a legal document that forces your council to provide specific support. Here's how to tell if your child needs one.
9 min read