One of the most powerful things you can do with SEND Parents Help is upload a document and ask the assistant to review it. Whether it's a draft EHCP, a DLA form, a letter from the local authority, or a school report, the assistant will read it and give you specific, personalised feedback.
What can I upload?
You can upload almost any document type. The most common ones parents share with SEND Parents Help:
Strong first uploads
- Draft or final EHCPs for section-by-section review
- DLA forms - check your descriptors
- Letters from the local authority you need help understanding
- School reports or SEN Support plans
- Professional reports (EP, SLT, etc.) to build your case
What makes answers better
The more context you give, the more useful the reply. Tell the assistant what to focus on and mention background. Example: "My child is 8 and has ASD. Can you check if this EHCP has enough detail in Section F?"
ChatGPT accepts common file types:
PDF 
Word 
Excel 
PowerPoint Text Images CSV How to upload on a computer
Open a chat with SEND Parents Help
Go to SEND Parents Help on ChatGPT. If you haven't already, create a free account first.
Click the + button
In the message box at the bottom of the screen, look for the + (plus) button on the left side. Click it to open a menu where you can choose Upload from computer or connect cloud storage like Google Drive or OneDrive.
Pick your file
Select the document from your computer. You'll see the file name appear in the message box, confirming it's attached and ready to send.
Tell the assistant what you need
Type a message explaining what you want help with, then press Enter. For example: "Can you review this EHCP and tell me if anything is missing?" or "I'm working on my DLA form, can you check my descriptors?"
How to upload on your phone
In the ChatGPT app, tap the + (plus) button next to the message box, then choose a file from your phone's storage or take a photo. In your phone's web browser, you'll see the same + button.
For the latest screenshots and feature details straight from OpenAI, see their Working with files in ChatGPT guide and the File Uploads FAQ. We focus on the SEND parent angle below.