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Changing Schools in 2027 With an EHCP?
There's a deadline in February you haven't been told about. The law says the plan must name the new school by 15 February — and in Kent, the decisions that lead there are being made this term.
99% of EHCP Appeals Succeed at Tribunal
Here's what that tells you about the "no" you've just received, what the figure does and doesn't mean, and what actually changes the outcome.
They Can Hear You. But Can They Process It?
Understanding Auditory Processing Disorder — why a normal hearing test doesn't rule it out, what APD looks like in the classroom, and what schools can do now.
Choosing a School for a Child With SEND?
Ofsted now grades every school on inclusion. How to read the new report cards, what to do when a school hasn't got one yet, and what to check before every open day.
Waiting for an Autism or ADHD Assessment?
UK searches for "autism assessment" have hit an all-time high. Here's what's actually going on with waiting times — and what you can do for your child while you wait.
EOTAS Is Changing: What You Need to Know
The government's EOTAS consultation closes 18 September 2026. What's actually being proposed, what's at stake, and why Education With Lauren already meets the standard being proposed.
Back to School 2026: What's Actually Changed
New DfE attendance rules, and fresh data on the riskiest transition in the SEND system. What's changing this September, and what to check before term starts.
She's Coping. That's Why She's Missed
New UK data shows autism and ADHD in girls are still being significantly underdiagnosed — often until masking becomes exhausting to keep up.
EHCP But No School Place? Here’s What You’re Entitled To
417 Kent children with an EHCP have no school place right now, three in four waiting over 90 days. What the law says councils must do while you wait — and how to strengthen your case.
Your Child Has a Diagnosis. So Why Hasn’t School Changed?
A diagnosis tells school what your child has — not how to teach them. Why two children with the same diagnosis need completely different support, and what actually closes the gap.
I Want to Take Your Voice Into That Room
Ahead of presenting to a board of CAMHS Consultant Psychiatrists, Lauren asks: what really happens after an ADHD or autism diagnosis — and what should change?
SEND Training Won’t Arrive Until 2027. Your Pupils Are Here Now
The DfE’s £200m SEND training package doesn’t deliver its courses until autumn 2027. What was actually announced, when — and what schools can put in place in the meantime.
SEND Pupils Still Suspended & Excluded at Far Higher Rates
New DfE statistics show pupils with SEND are suspended and permanently excluded at several times the rate of their peers. What’s driving it, and what you can do.
Right to Choose Assessments Paused Until at Least April 2027
Psicon has confirmed routine autism and ADHD assessments cannot currently progress. What it means for families across Kent and Medway — and what you can do while you wait.
Kent SEND: The Inspection, the Reforms & What They Mean for Your Child
Ofsted and the CQC are inspecting SEND services in Kent right now, alongside the biggest national SEND reform in a decade. What both mean for your child, in plain English.
Reforming SEND Without Reforming the Curriculum Won’t Work
A new report warns the government’s curriculum plans aren’t aligned with its SEND reforms — and that high-stakes exams keep holding children back. What it means for your child, in plain English.
New Government SEND Guidance: What It Means for Families
The DfE’s new guidance on inclusion bases signals a major shift — more children supported in mainstream, earlier, with stronger evidence. A plain-English guide to what it means for your child.
School Says Your Child Is Fine. You Know They’re Not.
If you keep being told everything’s fine but your instinct says otherwise — your instinct is usually right. Five things a busy classroom routinely misses, and how to find out what’s really going on.
The Day It Finally Made Sense
The turning point for a struggling child is rarely a harder push — it’s the day someone finally understands why. What changes for a whole family once it all clicks into place.
1 in 5: What the New SEND Figures Mean for Your Child
Over 1.8 million pupils now receive SEN support in England. Here’s what the government’s brand-new 2025/26 statistics actually mean for your family.
5 Things Not All Parents Understand About EBSA
School avoidance is rarely defiance — it’s anxiety. Here’s what emotionally based school avoidance really is, the signs that hide behind it, and why acting early matters.