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SEND & Education | Right First Time UK Home›Guides & Information›Local Councils & Local Authorities›SEND & EducationSEND & EducationSEND and education support is one of the most important areas of Local Authority responsibility. Families often need clear, accessible information because education systems can be difficult to understand, About this guideSEND and education support …
EHCP/SEND Complaints Process Guide (England) | Right First Time UK Home›Guides & Information›Complaint Process Guides›EHCP/SEND Complaints Process Guide (England)EHCP/SEND Complaints Process Guide (England)https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-complaints-procedures About this guidehttps://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-complaints-procedures FULL EHCP / SE…
Understanding SEND: Rights & Support in Education | Right First Time UK Home›Guides & Information›Education & Learning›Understanding SEND: Rights & Support in Education Understanding SEND: Rights & Support in Education A child or young person may have Special Educational Needs (SEN) if they have a learning difficulty or disability that requires special educational provision bey…
SEND Support | Right First Time UK Home›Guides & Information›Education & Learning›SEND Support SEND Support SEND Support is help for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities who need extra or different support to learn, participate, communicate, regulate emotions, access the curriculum or manage education successfully. About this guideSEND Suppo…
…lth and Care Plan information hub helping families, carers, children, young people, researchers and the public find official SEND guidance, statistics, tribunal information, inspections, reports, reform information and accountability routes. About this guideIndependent Education, Health and Care Plan information hub helping families, carers, children, young people, researchers …
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…ainly England-focused, because the source material uses EHCPs, SENCOs, the Department for Education attendance rules and the SEND Tribunal. Wales uses the ALN/IDP system, Scotland uses Additional Support for Learning, and Northern Ireland uses its own SEN framework. A separate devolved-nations section is included near the bottom of this page. Urgent mental-health or safeguardin…
…ication, wheelchairs and continuing healthcare. Adult social care, Care Act assessments, direct payments and carers support. SEND, EHCPs and disabled children’s rights. Housing adaptations, Disabled Facilities Grants and accessible housing. Employment rights, Access to Work and discrimination complaints. Transport support including Blue Badge, Motability and rail assistance. Ha…
… GOV.UK explains that schools have separate accessibility-planning duties for physical features.Disability Rights — EducationSEND Code13. SEND, EHCPs and Equality RightsSEND duties and Equality Act duties can overlap but are not the same thing.🧩SEN SupportSpecial educational provision may be required because of SEN.📘EHCPAn EHC plan can specify statutory provision where the crit…
…de to Scams, Fraud & Financial Safety in the UK Guide to Scams, Fraud & Financial Safety in the UK Stop. Do not click links, send money, share codes, or give bank details. About this guideStop. Do not click links, send money, share codes, or give bank details. Scams, Fraud & Financial Safety (UK) – Disability Accessible GuideScams can happen to anyone. Disabled people, people w…
…ealth + educationMedical needs can affect attendance, concentration, stamina, personal care or access to learning.🛡️Trauma + SENDTrauma or safeguarding experiences can interact with communication, regulation and trust.3. Support Should Not Automatically Wait for DiagnosisNeeds can often be identified and supported before a diagnostic assessment is complete.🏫EducationSchools and…
…bility assessments, HMRC customer service, civil service pensions, probation, prisons, and public estate maintenance. EHCP / SEND service areas — UK government KPI This is mainly England, because Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are an England system. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use different SEND/additional-needs systems. EHCP system overall638,700 EHCPs in En…
— Right First Time UK Home›Campaigns Cost Less to Say Yes — EHCP Campaign SEND support, EHCP decision-making, early help and the cost of delay or refusal. Important accuracy note. The original campaign material used “98–99% of concluded appeals, including concessions”. The latest Ministry of Justice annual SEND figures say something more precise: in 2024/25 there were about 20,…
… Independent living Accessible housing Accessible transport Better social care Accessible healthcare Inclusive education and SEND support Accessible information Accessible public spaces Better legal protection Action on disability hate crime Political participation Recognition of hidden disabilities Removal of barriers affecting disabled children Campaign directory only This pa…
…s information available when this page was checked. Right First Time UK – Featured Education Campaigns RFT UK CampaignEHCP / SEND Cost's Less To Say Yes – EHCP Campaign Right First Time UK's campaign asks whether more timely assessments, earlier support and better first-time decision-making could reduce delays, tribunal disputes and public-sector costs while helping children so…
…formation›Your Councils›North West CouncilsNorth West CouncilsOfficial routes for council decisions, public money, planning, SEND and complaints. About this pageOfficial routes for council decisions, public money, planning, SEND and complaints. Region at a glanceHow responsibilities are divided:each listed council is responsible for its own statutory local functions according t…
…es & Information›Your Councils›North East CouncilsNorth East CouncilsCore official routes for democracy, spending, planning, SEND and complaints. About this pageCore official routes for democracy, spending, planning, SEND and complaints. Region at a glanceImportant regional structure:Newcastle, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside, Sunderland, County Durham and Northumberl…
…e›Guides & Information›Your Councils›South East CouncilsSouth East CouncilsEach card gives direct official routes instead of sending every link to the council homepage. About this pageEach card gives direct official routes instead of sending every link to the council homepage. Region at a glanceHow this regional list works:in two-tier areas, county councils usually control educ…
…s›London CouncilsLondon CouncilsUse each card to find official meetings, decisions, financial information, planning records, SEND support and complaint routes. About this pageUse each card to find official meetings, decisions, financial information, planning records, SEND support and complaint routes. Region at a glanceHow London government is divided:London has 32 borough coun…
…rmation›Your Councils›East Midlands CouncilsEast Midlands CouncilsOfficial routes for democratic records, finance, planning, SEND and accountability. About this pageOfficial routes for democratic records, finance, planning, SEND and accountability. Region at a glanceHow responsibilities are divided:Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are covered by the East Midlan…
…owse 33 councils in this region. Each council is shown in its own box with official routes for meetings, spending, planning, SEND, complaints, information rights and other public records.COUNCIL INFORMATIONLOCAL SUPPORTLATEST UPDATESNorth East CouncilsBrowse 12 councils in this region. Each council is shown in its own box with official routes for meetings, spending, planning, S…
…on›Your Councils›West Midlands CouncilsWest Midlands CouncilsOfficial routes for democratic records, public money, planning, SEND and accountability. About this pageOfficial routes for democratic records, public money, planning, SEND and accountability. Region at a glanceHow responsibilities are divided:Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull, Walsall and Wolverhampton…
…uncils›Yorkshire & Humber CouncilsYorkshire & Humber CouncilsOfficial routes for democratic records, public money, planning, SEND and accountability. About this pageOfficial routes for democratic records, public money, planning, SEND and accountability. Region at a glanceHow responsibilities are divided:the 15 councils retain responsibility for their statutory local services. S…
…our Councils›East of England CouncilsEast of England CouncilsOfficial routes for democratic records, public money, planning, SEND and accountability. About this pageOfficial routes for democratic records, public money, planning, SEND and accountability. Region at a glanceHow responsibilities are divided:Bedford, Central Bedfordshire, Luton, Peterborough, Southend-on-Sea and Thu…
…ormation›Your Councils›South West CouncilsSouth West CouncilsOfficial routes for democratic records, public money, planning, SEND and accountability. About this pageOfficial routes for democratic records, public money, planning, SEND and accountability. Region at a glanceHow responsibilities are divided:councils remain responsible for their statutory local services. SEND and EH…
…ights, Duties & Reasonable AdjustmentsComplaints, Councillors & AccountabilityHousing, Council Tax & Emergency HelpChildren, SEND, Social Care & SafeguardingPlanning, Public Safety & Community IssuesInformation Rights & Practical Support Local Council Services, Rights & AccountabilityThis hub keeps the detailed information from the original Right First Time UK Local Councils se…
…ion. Choose a subject below, then use the relevant guide, official service or complaint route. Family & children Education & SEND Disability Mental health Housing Financial support Public-interest explainers Public services Local support HELP & GUIDANCE BY SUBJECT Family, Education, Disability, Health and Daily Life Open the main information area for the issue you are dealing w…
…elp with the problem you are facing. 🚨 Crisis Help 🧭 Where to Start Guides & Information Complaint Guides Find Local Support SEND Help Search Not sure where to start? Tell us what you are going through in your own words. We will match what you say with relevant RFTUK information and pages from across the site. WHERE TO START REAL ORGANISATIONS • UK-WIDE Talk to or Find an Organ…
…d. Useful links: JCQ Access Arrangements: https://www.jcq.org.uk/exams-office/access-arrangements-and-special-consideration/ SEND Guide: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-guide-for-parents-and-carers Results Day Support 2026 England results: Ofqual reported that 320,505 students in 2,835 schools and colleges received A level results and 1,047,750 students in 6,040…
…or young person experiences significant emotional distress connected with attending school. RIGHT FIRST TIME UK • EDUCATION, SEND & WELLBEING Emotionally Based School Avoidance, Anxiety, Attendance, SEND, Mental Health, Rights, Evidence & Support School refusal is often better understood as Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) where a child or young person experiences sign…
…ning at Home Legal Rights Evidence Complaints Help & Advocacy Quick Help Important — this guide primarily relates to England SEND, EHCP, school attendance, disability discrimination and exclusion arrangements differ across the United Kingdom. The education-law information on this page primarily explains the system in England. SEN Support Should Respond to Need A formal ADHD dia…
…IME UK • AUTISM & EDUCATION Teaching Approaches, Processing Time, Communication, Sensory Needs, Routines, Classroom Support, SEND, Reasonable Adjustments, Assessments, EHCPs & Rights Autistic children and young people can learn, communicate and demonstrate their knowledge in different ways. Difficulties in school are not necessarily caused by a lack of ability or motivation. Ba…
…m Colleges Further Education Colleges Specialist Colleges Independent Training Providers Adult Learning Providers Specialist SEND Colleges Courses may include: A Levels BTECs T Levels Functional Skills Vocational Qualifications Foundation Learning Supported Internships Apprenticeships Access to Higher Education Courses Useful links: Further Education Courses: https://nationalca…
…Guide to Education Rights & Advocacy in the UK Guide to Education Rights & Advocacy in the UK Children and young people with SEND may have additional rights under: About this guideChildren and young people with SEND may have additional rights under: 1. Education Rights Right to education: Article 2 of the First Protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights, given effect i…
…Education: Rights & Resources Elective Home Education (EHE) means parents choose to provide education themselves rather than send their child to school. About this guideElective Home Education (EHE) means parents choose to provide education themselves rather than send their child to school. 1. What is Elective Home Education (EHE)? England: education is compulsory, but attendan…
…en navigating assessments, reviews, appeals, provision and complaints. RIGHT FIRST TIME UK • EHCP INFORMATION HUBIndependent SEND advice, local support and official routesFamilies and young people can get independent help when navigating assessments, reviews, appeals, provision and complaints.EHCP Information HubSEND Code of PracticeFind Your CouncilEHCP HubWhat is an EHCP?Requ…
…updated in August 2026 emphasises supportive, practical and non-judgemental communication, including adapting approaches for SEND and vulnerable pupils. Education Welfare Services usually support schools, children and families with attendance, welfare and barriers to education. They may help with: Attendance concerns Persistent absence School refusal or EBSA Family difficulties…
…en receive suitable education. Schools and local authorities also have duties to support attendance, safeguarding, equality, SEND needs, admissions, exclusions and suitable learning provision. Key rights may include: Access to suitable education Fair treatment without discrimination Safeguarding and protection from harm Support for special educational needs and disabilities Rea…
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