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Practical notes on EHCPs and SEND — more posts added regularly.

  • 2026-05-08

    EHC needs assessment: what parents should keep a record of

    For parents in England: why dated records help during an EHC needs assessment, what to save (requests, acknowledgements, reports, dates), how to organise simply, and where to turn if timelines feel unclear — general information with links to guides and tools.

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  • 2026-04-29

    What is an EHCP? A parent-first overview

    A plain-English introduction for parents in England: what an EHCP is, how it differs from ordinary school SEN support, what the main sections cover, and how organised notes help — with links to deeper guides and tools.

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  • 2026-04-29

    Annual review evidence you can actually use

    For parents in England: what an EHCP annual review is for, which evidence helps, a practical before-during-after checklist, and how to phrase concerns clearly — with links to guides, downloads, and a sample dossier.

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