Guides

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

SEND in Education

Questions to Ask When Visiting a Primary School

Discover key questions to ask when visiting a primary school for a child with SEND.

Anxiety

School Anxiety and SEND

Learn about school anxiety and SEND, the common triggers, and how to support your child.

Preparing for Adulthood

Youth Voice: Preparing for Adulthood

Young people with SEND share their thoughts on preparing for adulthood.

Signposting

Parental Burnout

Learn about parental burnout, emotional resilience, and where to find support.

Sleep

Sleep & Mental Health

Learn how sleep impacts mental health for children with SEND and how to provide support.

SEND in Education

EBSA

Learn about Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), the signs, and how to support your child.

Autism

Masking

Learn about masking, the signs, differences in boys & girls, and how to provide support.

Signposting

Young Carers: Every Child Deserves to be a Child

Young carers take on big responsibilities. Learn about their challenges and how to support them.

SEND in Education

Understanding the SEND Code of Practice

Understand the SEND Code of Practice: a key guide on support and rights for children with SEND.

SEND in Education

SEN Support in Schools

Learn about SEN support in schools and how to ensure your child gets the support they need.

SEND in Education

SEN Support in Early Years

Discover support for children 0-5 with SEND: types of education settings, EYFS framework, and SENCO role.

SEND in Education

Post-16 Education

Discover post-16 options for young people with SEND, such as further education and apprenticeships.