There’s a lot of confusion about Section 19 once a young person turns 16 especially when they have EBSA, no exams, no attendance, or they’re stuck in the EHCP assessment process. So here’s a clear breakdown for everyone in this situation.
The Department for Education has released a new version of the statutory exclusion guidance, coming into force on 26 July 2026. This update matters for every parent of a child with SEND, because it changes what schools must consider before suspending or permanently excluding a pupil. You will also be pleased to hear that it also...
Schools are being told they’ll be “backed” to enforce strict bans, Ofsted will check compliance, and from June onwards many families are receiving letters announcing zero‑tolerance policies. For most families, this is an inconvenience. For SEND families, it’s a panic. Because for many autistic, ADHD, PDA, or sensory‑sensitive children, a phone isn’t a social device it’s...
When the Education Secretary posted “this is what progress looks like” and then turned off comments, she highlighted only the most flattering parts of the new DfE attendance statistics. The full dataset tells a more complicated story especially for children with SEND, who sit at the heart of the government’s “inclusion for everyone” reforms.
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...
For many families in our community, the journey toward understanding their child’s needs is anything but straightforward. CYP rarely present in neat diagnostic boxes, and when traits from OCD, ADHD, and Autism overlap, the picture becomes even more complex. This overlap can lead to misinterpretation, delayed identification, and support plans that don’t quite fit what the...
The Dynamic Support Register is a statutory tool used by local areas to identify autistic children and young people (and adults) who are at risk of crisis, hospital admission, or placement breakdown.
A question asked by many? People often assume SEND advocacy should be free and emotionally, that makes sense. You’re fighting for your CYP and other families are fighting for basic legal entitlements, not luxuries. But the reality is more complex, and it has nothing to do with greed or gatekeeping certainly from SEN Parent Support Group’s...
What to do and when to do it! It is a legal process with strict timelines and duties on the Local Authority.
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...
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