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Free SEND and EHCP resources

Guides, checklists and letter templates, all free and all in plain English. Written by Claire Andrews, an independent SEND consultant with more than 25 years in education. Pick the section below that fits your situation.

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For parents and carers

Help with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), annual reviews, and working out what to ask for. Start here if you are trying to make sense of the process and want to know what to do next.

ArticleEHCP Help7 min read

Section F of an EHCP: what it should say

What Section F of an EHCP means, what specified and quantified provision looks like, and what to ask for if the wording is vague. Written by an independent SEND consultant.

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ArticleSENDCo Support4 min read

SENDCo or SENCO: which spelling is right?

Both spellings are right and they mean the same person. Which one the SEND Code of Practice uses, why most schools now write SENDCo, and which to use in your own setting.

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ArticleParent Support4 min read

How can I make summer feel easier for my child with SEND?

Without the rhythm of school, summer can feel unpredictable for children with SEND. A few anchor points and a calmer pace usually help more than a packed calendar.

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    Is it time to request an EHCP?

    A checklist and timeline for parents in England, to help you decide whether to request an EHC needs assessment and understand what happens next.

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    Sample letter requesting an EHC needs assessment

    A template letter to your local authority requesting an EHC needs assessment, with the legal test set out. Guidance only, adapt it to your child's situation.

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    The EHCP Annual Review Checklist

    A free checklist to help you prepare for your child's EHCP annual review, so you know what to bring together, what to ask, and what to expect on the day.

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For schools

Practical guidance for SENDCos, senior leaders and teaching staff. Start here if you are strengthening SEND provision, preparing for a review, or supporting staff who need more confidence with it.

ArticleSchool Support4 min read

Settling pupils with SEND into a new routine

The first few weeks of a new class set the tone for the rest of the year. What to do tomorrow, what to build over the first few weeks, and what to review by October half term.

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ArticleSchool Support11 min read

School inclusion strategy: what to publish by 31 December 2026

Every school must publish an inclusion strategy by 31 December 2026 as a condition of the Inclusive Mainstream Fund. What it has to cover, what the DfE template leaves you to work out, and how to evidence your cohort's barriers.

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ArticleSENDCo Support6 min read

How should SENDCos manage EHCP requests over the summer holidays?

Summer is one of the hardest times to manage EHCP communication well. How to stay clear, calm and consistent when school is closed and requests keep arriving.

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Checklists

Short, practical checklists you can work through before a meeting or a decision.

The EHCP checklist for parents

Not sure where to start with your child's EHCP? This free checklist covers the ten things every parent should look for when reviewing a plan. It takes five minutes and gives you a clearer picture of where things stand.

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For parents

Not sure what to do next?

A clarity call is a focused conversation about your child’s situation. You’ll come away knowing where you stand and what to do next.

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For schools

Want to strengthen SEND in your school?

Start with a clarity call to talk through audits, CPD, SENDCo mentoring or strategic support. No obligation, just a useful conversation.

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