Guides

Short guides on a wide range of SEND topics to give you the information you need to support your family.

SEND in Education

Understanding EHCPs

Discover what an EHCP is, how it can support your child and how to apply for one.

Anxiety

Anxiety

Learn how anxiety affects children and young people with SEND and practical strategies to support your child.

SEND

Special Educational Needs and Disabilities

Discover the different types of SEND and how to support children with SEND.

ADHD

ADHD

Learn about the signs of ADHD, the pathway to diagnosis and practical tips to support children with ADHD.

Autism

Autism

Learn about the signs of autism, the pathway to diagnosis and discover practical tips to support autistic children.

Signposting

SEND organisations in England

Discover organisations in England that support disabled children.

Scotland

SEND law in Scotland

Scotland has a distinct approach to SEND support with its own laws and approaches. This Guide introduces the landscape.

Scotland

SEND organisations in Scotland

Our directory of useful services for SEND information and support in Scotland.

SEND in Education

School meetings

Attending a meeting about your child at school can be difficult. Find out how to get the most from school meetings.

Signposting

The Local Offer

Find out about your Local Offer, a directory of SEND services near you.

Signposting

SEND Glossary

Our jargon buster will help you get to grips with SEND terminology.

Signposting

Who’s who in SEND

A guide to the titles and roles of various professionals you might come across in your SEND journey.