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Practical guidance on SEND operations, inclusion strategy, and the systems schools need to support pupils well.
Articles about Policy
Product thinking, policy notes, and lessons from schools putting this into practice.
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.
EHCP annual review checklist: what SENCOs should gather, discuss and record
An EHCP annual review is a process, not just a meeting. This practical checklist helps SENCOs gather evidence, involve the pupil and family, and record clear next steps.
How to evidence SEN support in a UK school: an Assess, Plan, Do, Review guide
A practical guide to evidencing SEN support through the Assess, Plan, Do, Review cycle, without turning every intervention into another paperwork exercise.
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.
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