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Browse all articlesHow 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.
How Reddit Helped Shape MeritDocs' Product Testing
How public practitioner discussions helped MeritDocs test whether SEND software could reduce repeated admin without replacing SENCO judgement.
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SEND and attendance: how to support pupils without creating conflict
A practical guide for schools balancing attendance expectations, safeguarding, and the reality of SEND need.
What Ofsted looks for in SEND provision
A practical guide for school leaders on how SEND is usually judged, what evidence matters most, and what not to waste time on.
SEND record handover between schools: how to protect continuity during transitions
SEND handovers fail when current support, recent changes and next actions are split across folders and memory. This checklist helps schools prepare and transfer a usable record.
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