Education & School11 July 2026
What Is SEND? A Parent's First-Term Glossary
SEND stands for special educational needs and disabilities. A plain-English glossary of the terms you'll meet in your first term: SEN, SENCO, EHCP and more.
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Tag: SEN Support
8 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.
7 min read
Education & School4 July 2026
PDA at school when your area does not recognise it
Your area says it does not recognise PDA, so the school will not act. Here is why your child's right to support does not depend on that label.
13 min read
Education & School18 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
Daily Life & Planning26 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 & School15 April 2026
School Not Helping? What You Can Do
If your child's school isn't providing the right support, you have options. From informal conversations to formal complaints and beyond.
5 min read
Education & School12 April 2026
What Your School Should Provide on SEN Support
Your child's school has legal duties to support children with SEN, even without an EHCP. Here's what they should be doing.
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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. Here's how to tell if your child needs one.
9 min read