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Long-form guides, practical strategies and lived-experience insight on autism, PDA, EHCPs, dyslexia and the early years.
EHCP & AdvocacyIf your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and is moving to a new school next September, there is one date you need to know: 15 February 2027.
Dyslexia + TuitionLots of children find reading and spelling tricky at first. That is normal. But for some children, the struggle does not go away, even with extra practice and good teaching. If that sounds like your child, you might be wondering whether dyslexia could be the reason. This guide explains what dyslexia is, the signs to look out for at different ages, and how to know when it is time to ask for a dyslexia assessment.
Dyslexia + TuitionThis guide answers both. It explains what you pay for, what you get, and how to decide if it is the right step for your family.
Early YearsIf you have heard the phrase "statement of special educational needs" and you are not sure what it means, you are not alone. It used to be a common term in schools across England, but the rules have changed since then. This guide explains what a statement of special educational needs was, what has replaced it, and what it means for your child today.
EHCP & AdvocacyIf your child is struggling at school and nobody seems to know why, someone may have mentioned getting an educational psychologist assessment. It's a phrase that gets thrown around a lot, but it isn't always explained well. This guide breaks down what an educational psychology assessment actually involves, why it matters, and how to get an education psychologist assessment for your child, whether through your local council or privately.
Autism & PDAIf you have heard the term "SEND code of practice" and are not quite sure what it means, you are not alone. It sounds complicated, but the idea behind it is simple: it is the rulebook that schools, nurseries, colleges and councils in England must follow when supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). This guide breaks it down in plain terms, so you know exactly what the code covers, what rights it gives you as a parent, and where to go if you need extra help.
Autism & PDAIf your child has special educational needs, you have probably heard the term SEND Regulations 2014 mentioned by a school, a local authority, or another parent. It sounds like complicated legal language, but the idea behind it is actually quite simple: this is the set of rules that tells schools and councils exactly how they must support children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Autism & PDAEvery child deserves to feel like they belong in their classroom. That is the simple idea behind inclusion in schools. But what does the word "inclusion" actually mean in an education setting, and how do schools make it happen day-to-day? This guide explains inclusion in education in plain terms, covers what the law says, and looks at what good practice looks like for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Autism & PDAIf your child seems to dodge even the simplest requests, from brushing their teeth to putting on shoes, you might have wondered whether something more is going on. For some children, this is not stubbornness. It is a sign of Pathological Demand Avoidance, usually shortened to PDA.
