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A SEND handover fails when the receiving teacher can find the file but not the current need, what works or what happens next. Use this practical UK test and checklist.
How we built a SEND document generator from real local authority examples
Local authority SEND formats vary, so a single generic template will never fit. Here is how we used SEND document examples from across England, plus synthetic test cases built with practising SENDCOs, to develop an evidence-grounded generation system.
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Local SEND inclusion factor: what mainstream schools should check now
The consultation has closed, but the local SEND inclusion factor is not confirmed. Here is what mainstream schools should check before 2027 to 2028 budgets take shape.
Read articleWhen should a pupil come off the SEN register? Six checks before ending SEN Support
Use six evidence checks before ending SEN Support, then record what continues, what changes and when the pupil will be reviewed again.
EHCP annual reviews that change provision: a practical workflow for schools
An evidence-led EHCP annual review workflow for schools, covering preparation, the meeting, recommendations and the statutory follow-up.
Read articleCosted Provision Map for an EHCP: What UK Schools Should Track
A practical UK guide to costed provision maps for EHCP requests and reviews, including provision, staffing, frequency, cost, outcomes and the pupil record.
Read articleSEND management software for UK schools: the record-layer gap beyond provision mapping
SEND management software should connect costed provision, evidence, plans, pupil passports, reviews, reporting and exports. This guide explains what a school should test beyond provision mapping.
UK school EdTech SaaS procurement: how to choose software that survives scrutiny
A practical guide for UK schools evaluating EdTech SaaS, from workflow fit and data protection to accessibility, implementation, evaluation and exit.
Read articleWho owns a SEN support plan? The ownerless-plan problem in a busy school
A SEN support plan can have many contributors and still have no clear owner. This responsibility map for UK schools shows what SENCOs, teachers, leaders and support staff need to do to keep plans current.
Read articleThe blank-page problem: how to use a SEN support plan generator in UK schools
A SEN support plan generator should reduce blank-page work, not invent evidence. This guide shows UK schools how to move from recorded information to an approved, reviewable plan.
Read articleQatar Vision 2030 and SEN support: what international schools should have ready for an inclusion review
Qatar Vision 2030 is not a SEND law, but its education strategy and private-school reforms make clear, current inclusion records more important for international schools.
Saudi Vision 2030 and inclusive education: the SEND records international schools need to keep current
Saudi Vision 2030 is not a single SEND regulation, but it raises practical questions about inclusion, current support records and data governance in international schools.
Singapore Smart Nation and SEN support: what an international school should record before a pupil needs help
Singapore's Smart Nation agenda makes trust, inclusion and data handling practical issues for international schools. Here is what a school should record before support is needed.
Can your SEND software answer your DPO’s security questions?
Can your SEND software answer your DPO’s security questions? Here is what schools should expect about two-factor authentication, access, audit trails and data flows.
Read articleJapan's 2024 reasonable accommodation duty: what international schools should record before support is agreed
Japan's 2024 reasonable accommodation duty gives international schools a practical reason to make support decisions, reviews and handovers easier to follow.
Read articleHong Kong international schools and SEND: reasonable adjustments, records and handover
Hong Kong's disability-discrimination framework and Education Bureau guidance give international schools a useful way to think about reasonable adjustments, support records, review and handover, but the legal scope must be checked school by school.
Read articleCan teachers put pupil data into ChatGPT or Claude? A practical school guide
AI can save teachers time, but an unapproved chat account is not a safe place for identifiable pupil or SEND information. Here is what to check first.
Read articleA SEND handover is not a folder: the archive-dump problem
A SEND handover fails when the receiving teacher can find the file but not the current need, what works or what happens next. Use this practical UK test and checklist.
Read articleThe polished-demo trap: what to check before you buy AI SEND software
A polished demo proves very little. This buyer due-diligence guide helps UK schools, MATs and DPOs test AI SEND software beyond the interface, from data flows and contracts to support and exit.
Read articleWhich UK SEND event is worth your time? A practical guide for SENCOs and school leaders
Tes SEND Show, nasen LIVE and Bett’s SEND Village do different jobs. This practical guide helps SENCOs and school leaders choose the right event, prepare properly and turn a useful day out into action back at school.
Read articleDigital SEND pupil passport for international schools: what must travel with the child
A digital SEND pupil passport could help international school groups carry a current, reviewable support record between settings without pretending that every country's law is the same.
Read articleThe fluent-output trap: 10 questions for choosing AI-powered SEND software
A fluent paragraph is not a reliable SEND document. These ten questions help SENCOs and school leaders test AI-powered SEND software against evidence, review, migration, security and real school work.
Read articleHow we built a SEND document generator from real local authority examples
Local authority SEND formats vary, so a single generic template will never fit. Here is how we used SEND document examples from across England, plus synthetic test cases built with practising SENDCOs, to develop an evidence-grounded generation system.
Read articleWhat SENCOs Need from SEND Software
How public practitioner discussions helped MeritDocs test whether SEND software could reduce repeated admin without replacing SENCO judgement.
Arbor Provision Mapping Alternatives for UK Schools (2026)
Looking for an alternative to Arbor’s provision-mapping workflow? Compare Arbor’s Interventions area with dedicated SEND platforms for provision, plans, reviews, pupil records and migration.
Best Evidence for Learning Alternatives for UK Schools (2026)
Evidence for Learning is a strong specialist evidence and assessment platform. Schools that also need structured SEND documents, controlled migration and a governed document lifecycle usually need a second, different tool.
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