What Does a SENCO Do? A Parent's Guide
Every mainstream school in England must have a SENCO, a qualified teacher who coordinates SEN support. What they do, whether SENDCo means something different, and what they can't decide.
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Every mainstream school in England must have a SENCO, a qualified teacher who coordinates SEN support. What they do, whether SENDCo means something different, and what they can't decide.
37% of disabled pupils face bullying. When bullying targets your child's disability, the Equality Act gives you legal routes the school can't ignore.
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.
The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 introduces school registration, off-rolling protections, and home education changes. Here's what matters for SEND families.
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.
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.
The Equality Act 2010 protects your child from discrimination at school. What counts as discrimination, and the steps to challenge it.
Children on SEN support are permanently excluded six times as often as children with no identified SEN. But many exclusions are unlawful.
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. This covers what they should be doing.