Working with your school: SEN support and EHCPs
Prepare meetings, bring together home and school observations, discuss assessments and agree clear follow-up actions.
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Support before diagnosis
Five practical tools: school emails, an observations diary, a support review tracker and a referral tracker.
Download editable template (.txt)Find help before diagnosis
Where to ask about free advice, local services, caring support and help with additional needs.
What is an EHCP?
A plain-English starting point for understanding plans and assessments in England.
Prepare for a SENCO meeting
Questions to ask, actions to record and a follow-up message you can adapt.
Download editable template (.txt)Keep a SEND paper trail
A manageable way to track conversations, decisions and the next action.
Download editable template (.txt)Support SEND parents at work
A conversation guide and checklist for managers and people teams.
Download editable template (.txt)Further guidance and support
The SEND guides cover England. These resources help you prepare; seek individual advice for a legal question or decision.
- GOV.UK: SEN support at school
- GOV.UK: EHC assessments and plans
- IPSEA: assessment guidance and routes to further help
- Acas: time off for care and support in Great Britain
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