Written by Stephen Mallett — former Headteacher, SENCo, and parent of two children with SEN. These guides give you the same knowledge that school leaders and SEND consultants use, for free.
In-depth, legally accurate guides for parents navigating the SEND system in England.
An EHCP is a legal document that protects your child's right to the support they need. This guide explains exactly what it is, who qualifies, how to apply, and what the 20-week timeline means for your family.
Read the guide →Your local authority refused to assess or refused to issue an EHCP. This guide tells you exactly what to do next — the legal grounds, the deadlines, and how to build your case.
Read the guide →Everything you need to know about the SEND Tribunal process — what you can appeal, the 2-month deadline, how hearings work, and how to prepare your case without a solicitor.
Read the guide →The government's proposed changes to SEND law could significantly affect your child's rights. This guide explains what is changing, what is at risk, and what you can do now.
Read the guide →A practical, 40-page workbook for parents whose child is struggling with school attendance, school distress, or EBSA. Free to download — enter your email and it arrives in your inbox.
Get the free guide →The UK parent's manual for school distress, EBSA, and the statutory routes to real help. Available on Amazon. Read by thousands of families across the UK.
Find out more →If you need direct, expert support with an EHCP application, refusal, or tribunal appeal — Stephen offers advisory packages from £160.
The See It. Support It. Teach It. programme gives every teacher practical tools to identify, support and teach pupils with SEND — from their very next lesson.
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