Masking is not manipulation. It is not “choosing good behaviour”. It is a survival strategy. This guide helps parents recognise masking, respond safely, and evidence it clearly so that school support becomes unavoidable.
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Early Help is usually the first tier of support offered when a child or family is struggling. It isn’t a safeguarding measure; it’s a voluntary, preventative service designed to identify needs early and bring professionals together.
The goal isn’t to turn you into a lawyer it’s to give you enough structure, visibility, and control that the Tribunal process stops feeling like something happening to you and starts feeling like something you’re actively steering.
Families need to be aware that the SEND Tribunal has quietly launched a new “One Touch” Case Management Pilot” and it only applies to Section I appeals (placement disputes) registered on or after 17 August 2026. This changes the process in ways that will affect planning, evidence, and timelines.
When a case goes to tribunal, one of the most confusing and anxiety provoking parts for parents is the Local Authority’s consultation process with schools. It often feels opaque, rushed, or strategically timed, and families are left wondering what is happening behind the scenes. In reality, the consultation process is one of the most important pieces...
Social stories are one of the most widely used tools in SEND practice, yet most parents only encounter them when a transition is already going wrong. At their core, social stories are short, personalised visual narratives that explain a situation in calm, concrete language. They give a child a preview of what will happen, who will...
Right now, EOTAS is a direct Local Authority responsibility written into Section F of the EHCP. Under the new model, a school becomes the accountable body even if the child cannot attend that school. The DfE suggests this would “generally be a specialist setting,” not the school where the child previously experienced trauma or placement breakdown.
The Department for Education has released new inclusion guidance, and understandably it has created a lot of discussion. Whenever something new appears, families worry about what it means for their children, and professionals want to understand how it fits with the duties they already work under. The most important point to hold onto is this: guidance...
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.
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