When a Local Authority refuses to assess or refuses to issue an EHCP, it can feel like the floor drops away. Parents are left holding the weight of unmet need, school pressure, and a decision that often doesn’t reflect the reality of their child’s daily struggles. What matters now is understanding your rights, the next steps,...
When a school refuses to request an Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA), it can feel personal, dismissive, and deeply frustrating. But in reality, refusals almost always fall into one of three categories and once you know which one you’re dealing with, you can take clear, strategic next steps. Here are the three reasons a...
When the LA Claims “We Don’t Have a Duty to Seek Advice”. Here’s the Law They Don’t Want You to Quote..
Parents constantly ask how to write their views, and most are unintentionally minimising need, masking distress, or writing in a way that professionals can easily dismiss. A blog that teaches them how to write impactful, neurodiversity‑affirming, legally useful parent views will be a game‑changer
If you’re navigating the EHCP process, you’ve probably heard the phrase “provision before placement” but most parents aren’t told what it actually means. Even professionals get this wrong, and that confusion leads to delays, refusals, and unnecessary battles. This blog breaks it down simply, shows you how to evidence need, and links you to the SEN...
What to do and when to do it! It is a legal process with strict timelines and duties on the Local Authority.
This blog is for the parents who are exhausted, frightened of being judged, and quietly wondering whether they’re “allowed” to even think about residential care. It’s for the carers who have reached the limit of what can be safely managed at home. And it’s for the professionals who want to understand what the law actually says...
When the Local Authority issues a draft Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), many parents breathe a sigh of relief. Finally, something is on paper. Often, the school’s Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) will offer to “look it over” and even make amendments for you. It sounds supportive, even generous. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: letting...
If you’ve ever wondered how schools are supposed to use your child’s IEP within the graduated approach, this blog is your roadmap. No fluff. Just clarity, compliance, and practical power.
You should never be asked to design, price, or fully deliver Education Other Than At School (EOTAS) as a substitute for the local authority’s legal duties. That being said it would seem more and more LA's are doing this to potentially deliver the bare minimum! This post explains the law parents can rely on, the clear...
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