How do I apply for an EHCP? (with a parent views example)
The 20-week process, parent views, and if the answer is no.
2 min read · 0 to 25 (England)
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UK: NHS, EHCPs and SEND
Autism assessments, EHCPs, SEN support and the SEND reforms in the UK, explained for families and schools.
25 articles
What is Attention Autism, and how is it used in the early years?
The four stages, and how to run a session well.
1 min read · Early years (UK)
What is the Autism Education Trust, and how do schools use its frameworks?
What the AET offers, and how schools use its frameworks.
1 min read · Early years to post-16 (England)
How do I support an autistic child in nursery or the early years (EYFS)?
EYFS strategies, SEN support, and working with families.
1 min read · Birth to 5 (England)
How is autism support different in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?
Each nation's education support system, and where to start.
1 min read · All ages (UK nations)
What does England's autism strategy mean for children's services?
The 2021–2026 strategy, and what comes next.
1 min read · All ages (England)
What is the Local Offer, and how do I find SEND support near me?
What it includes, how to use it, and free advice.
1 min read · 0 to 25 (England)
Makaton, PECS and symbols: which communication support should we use?
What each is, how they differ, and how to choose.
1 min read · All ages (UK)
How do I get an NHS autism assessment for my child?
Referral routes, the NICE guideline, and what to expect.
2 min read · All ages (UK)
How long is the NHS autism waiting list, and what can I do while I wait?
The latest figures, and support you can get now.
2 min read · All ages (UK)
How do NHS trusts and councils buy digital tools for autistic children?
Buying routes, checks, and running a sensible pilot.
1 min read · For NHS and council buyers (UK)
What is DTAC, and what does a digital tool need for NHS use?
DTAC, the 2026 update, and related checks.
1 min read · For NHS and care organisations
What is a now and next board, and how do I make one?
What it is, how it helps, and a free printable.
1 min read · Ages 1 to 9
What is the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training, and who needs it?
The legal requirement, Tier 1 and 2, and the Code.
1 min read · For health and care staff (England)
What reasonable adjustments can schools make for autistic pupils?
The legal duty, practical examples, and how to ask.
1 min read · School age (UK)
What is Right to Choose for autism assessments, and how do I use it?
How it works, 2026 caps, and what to ask providers.
2 min read · All ages (England)
What does SEN support look like at school? The graduated approach explained
Assess, plan, do, review for autistic pupils.
1 min read · School age (England)
How do SENCOs write strong EHCP contributions and one-page profiles?
Describing needs and provision clearly, with pupil voice.
1 min read · For SENCOs (England)
How do SENCOs run the graduated approach without drowning in paperwork?
Streamlined systems, templates and short reviews.
1 min read · For SENCOs (England)
What does a SENCO do day to day, and how do you become one?
A realistic week, the NPQ, and protecting your time.
1 min read · For SENCOs and teachers (England)
What do the 2026 SEND reforms mean for autistic children?
New levels of support, ISPs, EHCPs and the timeline.
2 min read · All ages (England)
How can a SENCO train teaching assistants to use visual supports?
A short training plan, and checklists for consistency.
1 min read · For SENCOs and TAs
How do I make a visual timetable for home or school?
What to include, handling changes, and a free printable.
1 min read · Ages 3 to 12
What does a SENCO do, and can a SENCO diagnose autism?
The SENCO's role, and what they can and can't do.
2 min read · School age (UK)
What is an EHCP, and does my autistic child need one?
What an EHCP is, who needs one, and SEN support.
2 min read · 0 to 25 (England)
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