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8 Articles
5 Topics
3 Expert Authors
A parent and a school SENCO reviewing EHCP documents together at a table in a school meeting room SEND & Alternative Education
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EHCP Annual Reviews: How Parents Can Prepare
A complete guide for parents on EHCP annual reviews in England — the statutory timeline, what to check in the plan, how to submit your views, and your rights if you disagree.
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Christopher Walton
13 min read
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A primary school child working one-to-one with a teaching assistant in an English classroom SEND & Alternative Education
Can a Child Receive SEN Support Without a Diagnosis?
A formal diagnosis is not required for a child to receive SEN support in England. Find out how the SEND Code of Practice works and what to ask the school.
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Emmett Richardson
11 min
A teaching assistant in England working one-to-one with a young EAL pupil using picture cards and books in a primary school classroom SEND & Alternative Education
English as an Additional Language: Support for Non-Native Speakers in Schools
Is your child learning English as an additional language? Discover how English schools support EAL pupils, what rights families have, and how to help at home.
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Emmett Richardson
8 min
Aerial view of a prestigious English boarding school with historic buildings and green grounds SEND & Alternative Education
Boarding Schools in England: A Guide for Domestic and International Families
Everything you need to know about boarding schools in England — types, fees, state vs independent, admissions, and advice for international families considering boarding education.
CW
Christopher Walton
11 min
A parent and child learning together at a bright home study area with books, a globe, and educational posters in a cosy English home SEND & Alternative Education
Elective Home Education: The Legal Requirements for Homeschooling in England
Thinking about homeschooling your child in England? This guide covers the legal requirements, your responsibilities as a parent, de-registration, and what Ofsted cannot do.
ER
Emmett Richardson
9 min
Children engaged in outdoor learning activities in a woodland Forest School setting in England SEND & Alternative Education
Forest Schools: Why Outdoor Learning Is Becoming a Trend in England
Discover what Forest Schools are, how they work, and why outdoor learning is booming across England. A guide for parents considering this nature-based approach.
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Emmett Richardson
9 min
A specialist teacher supporting a student with dyslexia using colourful learning aids in a modern English classroom SEND & Alternative Education
Dyslexia and ADHD in the Classroom: How English Schools Support Neurodiversity
Learn how English schools identify and support pupils with dyslexia and ADHD, from SEN Support to exam access arrangements and practical advice for parents.
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Emmett Richardson
9 min
A teaching assistant working one-on-one with a child with special educational needs in a British school classroom SEND & Alternative Education
SEND Support in England: Understanding EHCPs
Everything parents need to know about SEND support and EHC plans in England. How to request an EHC needs assessment, what goes in a plan, your rights, and where to get help.
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Emmett Richardson
9 min
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