A place for parents with SEN children
If your child has additional needs, it helps to start with the way schools and local services usually describe them. In England (and in many local education settings), children’s special educational needs (SEN) are grouped into four broad areas of need.
I’m writing this as a parent who has walked the path of confusion, small victories and hard conversations. My child was finally assessed for additional needs after months of worried phone calls, missed mornings and nights I lay awake wondering whether I was doing the right thing.
This short guide is for parents and carers. It uses plain language and practical ideas to help you understand special educational needs (SEN) and get support for your child. You don’t need to know everything — small steps add up.