Helping children with SEND access education, and opportunities, to which they have a legal right
SEND = Special Educational Needs or Disabilities
Families + Schools + Local Authorities + Lawyers
Worried about a child struggling in education, and beyond?
All children who have physical, mental or neurodiverse needs, with or without a diagnosis, have a legal right to a suitable education. Laws that should help these children can be misunderstood or misapplied. We share FREE legal guidance – helping children be the best version of themselves.
Over 1.7 million
children identified with SEND
(Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) in England 2023
Why our work is vital...
Nearly 0.6 million
children have an EHCP
(Educational Health & Care Plans)
in England 2023
How we help
Our aim is to increase legal understanding and achieve better outcomes. We bring together SEND families, lawyers, schools and local authorities to share questions and answers, with a special focus on the Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) in England, Additional Learning Needs (ALN) in Wales and Disability law in Education. Wherever you start, we are here to help you on your journey.
Help with your EHCP
Getting started for families page or visit Ask Experts for free answers to your own questions.
Our No-nonsense Guides to SEND law
Read about our No-nonsense Guides. Search Ask Experts for No-nonsense Q&A. Download the ‘famous’ Noddy No-nonsense Guide to SEN law.
NEW help for Welsh SEND families on ALN Law.
Nodi No-nonsense Guide to ALN law in Wales brings together the relevant legal provisions, the codes of practice, Government guidance and case law. The Guide will be regularly updated as a free public resource to assist all those involved in ALN law.
Fighting for your SEND Child: the hidden costs.
We have been overwhelmed by the response to our research survey, picked up by over 100 news outlets, lead by the Sky News report.
“As both a lawyer and mother to a disabled child, I have been horrified by the EHCP system. The thought of all the children missing out on education they are entitled to because of the way in which the system is run is just horrendous”
CAROLINE WITHERS, TRUSTEE
Our Latest
2025 update: Noddy No-nonsense Guide to SEN law
Book launch: ‘Nodi No-nonsense Guide to ALN law in Wales’...
Our new partnership with Welsh ALN charity, SNAP Cymru.
webinar: What to expect when SEND Kids move schools (11+/16+)
Our research, reported by Sky News: Fighting for your SEND child: the Hidden Costs
Long term support from Totum Partners
Every child has the right to be the best version of themselves. Yet without help, SEND children struggle in education and beyond. We guide you through their legal rights.
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