SEND Advocacy Blog

The 2026 SEND White Paper proposes replacing many EHC Plans with new Individual Support Plans. Here’s what the reforms actually mean for your child — and what you should do right now.

If your child’s EHC Plan is missing, wrong, or still unissued at the start of term, you have legal rights. Here’s exactly what to do — and how to escalate if the local authority won’t act.

Government statistics show 99% of SEND tribunal cases in 2024/25 were decided in parents' favour yet local authorities continue to refuse support. Here is why they keep saying no, what the data actually means, and what you can do if your child has been refused.

If you are pursuing an EHC Plan content appeal at the SEND Tribunal, you will quickly become familiar with the working document. It is a live, editable version of your child's EHC Plan that both you and the local authority use to identify areas of agreement and disagreement throughout the appeal process. Getting to grips with how it works is essential for anyone navigating this stage.

Judicial Alternative Dispute Resolution, known as JADR, is a process offered by the SEND Tribunal where a judge facilitates a structured discussion between parents and the local authority in an effort to reach agreement before a full hearing takes place. It is worth understanding what it involves, when it might be offered and whether it is right for your case.

A blog post about ceasing an Education Health and Care Plan ("EHC Plan") for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND.

A blog post on Disability Living Allowance ("DLA") for parents/carers of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities ("SEND").

A blog on social care assessments for parents/carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities ("SEND")

A blog post on working with experts in the context of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities ("SEND") appeals

A blog post about appealing against the decision of a local authority not to issue an EHC Plan.

A blog post on appeals against placement (section I) in Education Health and Care Plans (EHC Plans)

This is a blog post on how to appeal the Health and Social Care aspects of Education Health and Care Plans ("EHC Plans").

A blog post for parents and carers on how to appeal the content of an Education Health and Care Plan ("EHC Plan")

A blog post on Judicial Review in the context of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities ("SEND") law.

A blog post about how to appeal the decision of a local authority not to carry out an Education Health and Care Needs Assessment ("EHCNA")