What’s the answer to the SEND crisis?

The Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said the SEND system has been neglected to the point of crisis. She’s laid out plans to address this by boosting inclusion in mainstream schools but is it enough and will it work?
School Attendance Difficulties and School-related Trauma

This guide to school attendance difficulties and school-related trauma could be highly useful.
Phase Transfers – moving through stages of education with an EHCP

It’s that time of year again… PHASE TRANSFERS! We explain what a phase transfer is and how to ensure they’re done correctly and in the best interest of the child. When children with EHCPs move through education, from one stage up to the next, it’s called a phase transfer. This is a great opportunity for […]
Autism or the Effects of Covid?

This blog overviews the early signs of autism, and the impact of the Covid pandemic.
EHCPs are not a golden ticket!

This blog post explains what to expect from an EHCP & why it isn’t a ‘golden ticket’.
How to get the best from an Annual Review

This blog goes over the process of an EHCP Annual Review.
Announcing The Launch of Cuppa&Chat in Wales

Sunshine Support announces the launch of their Cuppa&Chat in Wales, for Welsh ALN advice and support.
The Benefits of Securing an EHCP

This blog outlines the benefits of securing an EHCP and why it is worthwhile.
School Avoidance Week 2024

How can we recognise and properly support children who are struggling to attend school? School avoidance – sometimes referred to as school ‘refusal’, which we’ll address further on – is a very complex and multifaceted issue where a child experiences intense difficulty attending school.
EOTIS vs. EOTAS: What is the Distinction?

EOTAS: Education Other Than At School. You may have heard of it; if you haven’t already, you should check out our blog post on EOTAS here. So, with everybody calling this bespoke provision ‘EOTAS’ (pronounced ‘ee-oh-tass), why are we hearing people increasingly referring to this provision as EOTIS? We wanted to address this change in […]