Clear, practical tools to navigate SEND and EHCPs
Everything here is written for UK families. Start with the EHCNA Guide or use the Eligibility Checker to sense‑check whether to request an assessment. Save and share anything you find helpful.
EHCNA Guide: Requesting an Education, Health & Care Needs Assessment
A step‑by‑step guide to making a strong EHCNA request, with plain‑English explanations and what to do if you’re refused.
Read guideEHCP Eligibility Checker
Answer a few questions to gauge whether requesting an assessment is appropriate for your child’s needs and provision gap.
Open checkerSchool Absence: Fact vs Fiction
What headteachers can and can’t do, and how discretion really works. Includes a quick script for challenging misinformation.
Read postEHCNA Request Letter (Template)
Copy‑and‑customise template citing Section 36 Children & Families Act 2014 and SEND Regs.
Use templateEvidence & Provision Log
Track support, outcomes and unmet needs over time. Helpful at review meetings and appeals.
DownloadEHCP Annual Review: What to Expect
Deadlines, evidence, and how to challenge outcomes. Includes a parent checklist.
Read guideFAQs: EHCNA & EHCP
Short, precise answers to common questions about needs assessments, plans and timelines.
Read FAQsSEND Glossary
Plain‑English definitions of acronyms and terms used by schools, LAs and professionals.
Open glossaryLatest from the Blog
Timely explainers and commentary on developments in SEND and EHCP practice.
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