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Education

From nursery to university — your rights, the systems, and how to make education work for SEND learners.

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Parents & carers

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Nursery

Choosing a nursery, early years SEND support and key questions to ask.

6 min read
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EHCP timeline: the 20-week assessment, step by step

A plain-English walk through the 20-week EHC needs assessment timeline — what happens at each stage, what to expect from your local authority, and what you can do at every step.

12 min read
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Primary school

Settling in, classroom adjustments and working in partnership with staff.

6 min read
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Secondary school

Navigating transitions, timetables, friendships and bigger expectations.

6 min read
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College

Post-16 options, study programmes and disability support in further education.

7 min read
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University

Disabled Students Allowance, accommodation and academic adjustments.

6 min read
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EHCPs

Education, Health and Care Plans — what they are, who needs one, and how to apply.

6 min read
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SEND support

The graduated approach, SEN support and what schools should provide before an EHCP.

6 min read
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School transitions

Making moves between settings or year groups smoother.

7 min read
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Exclusions

Your rights around exclusions and how to challenge them.

6 min read
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Reasonable adjustments

What the Equality Act requires schools and colleges to do.

6 min read
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Parent rights

Knowing your statutory rights — and how to advocate effectively.

6 min read
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Education Leavers Autism, School Leavers & Further Education Leavers: A Parent Guide

A complete guide for parents preparing an autistic young person for life after school, sixth form or college. Covers options, EHCPs, reasonable adjustments, employment, benefits and practical do's and don'ts.

18 min read
Parents & carers

School Leavers: Leaving School & Moving Into Further Education

A UK guide for SEND families on options after Year 11 — sixth form, college, apprenticeships, supported internships — plus EHCPs, transition tips, reasonable adjustments, travel and warning signs.

15 min read
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EBSA: Emotionally Based School Avoidance

A UK guide for parents when a child cannot face school — what EBSA is, why it happens, and how to work with school, GP and the local authority.

6 min read
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Meetings & Professionals

How to prepare for SEND, EHCP, CAMHS and school meetings, who you might meet, and how to be heard as a parent or carer.

5 min read