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EHCP annual review: a practical checklist for SENCOs and school leaders
A plain-English guide to preparing, running, and following up EHCP annual reviews without losing evidence or adding unnecessary admin.
How to evidence SEN support properly in a UK school
A practical guide to recording SEN support in a way that is useful for staff, useful for parents, and strong enough for reviews and inspection.
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.
When EHCP processes stall: what schools can do next
A practical guide for SENCOs when EHCP assessments, amendments, or reviews stop moving.
The Silent Crisis: Why SENCOs Are Drowning in Paperwork
A new report reveals UK SENCOs spend up to 80% of their time on administration. We investigate the human cost of this bureaucracy and explore the technological solution changing the game.
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