Daily Life & Planning12 July 2026
What Is the SEND Local Offer?
Every council in England must publish a Local Offer of SEND services by law. What it has to include, how to use it without an EHCP, and what to do if yours is thin.
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Tag: Local Authority
11 articles found.
Daily Life & Planning10 July 2026
What Is SENDIASS? What It Does and Doesn't Do
SENDIASS is free, confidential, and impartial support every council must provide. What it can help with, what it can't, and how to find yours.
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Education & School3 July 2026
The Sections of an EHCP, A to K, Explained
An EHCP runs from Section A to Section K: what each section holds, which are legally binding, and which you can appeal.
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Education & School1 July 2026
Moving to a New Council With an EHCP
Moving council in England does not cost your child their EHCP support. The new authority must maintain the plan and deliver Section F from the transfer date, normally the day you move.
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Daily Life & Planning21 June 2026
The Disabled Facilities Grant: Up to £30,000 for Home Changes
The Disabled Facilities Grant funds home adaptations up to £30,000. For children under 19, there's no means test. What it covers, who qualifies, and the process.
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Rights & Legal18 June 2026
Which councils do parents appeal against most?
More than 22,000 appeals were registered at the SEND tribunal in England in 2024, and how likely your council is to end up there varies more than twentyfold. Here is the data, council by council.
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Education & School17 June 2026
EHCP timeliness by council: the 2025 data
Just 46.1% of new EHCPs were issued within the 20-week legal deadline in England in 2025, the lowest share in seven years. Search every local authority to see how your council compares.
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How-to Guides10 June 2026
Write a School or Council Complaint Letter With AI
You've asked nicely for months and nothing's changed. Turn that into a focused written complaint, with a free AI assistant to help you draft it.
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Daily Life & Planning24 May 2026
Short Breaks and Respite Care: What's Available for SEND Families
Your local authority has a legal duty to provide short breaks for families of disabled children. Most families have never accessed them.
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Education & School29 April 2026
School Transport for SEND Children
Your council may be legally required to provide free school transport, even if your home is close to the school. When the duty applies, and how to challenge a refusal.
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Education & School22 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. The signs your child might need one, and what to do next.
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