These frustrating sentiments will be shared by many parents and carers of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) trying to secure the necessary support for their child. As a headteacher and adoptive father of four, I have seen the SEND system up close and personal - and I fear that too many vulnerable children are at risk of not having their needs identified or met.
As a parent, trying to navigate the SEND system, particularly to apply for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) requires a huge amount of time, and the comprehension of a seemingly endless list of SEND-specific abbreviations. Throw in the subtleties of each local authority’s own processing systems, and applying for an EHCP on behalf of your child can very soon feel like a full-time occupation.
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