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I’m going to be honest, because sugar-coating this doesn’t help anyone anymore. The damage in the SEN world is already being done. This isn’t something that might happen in the future it is happening right now, to families, to children, and to young people who are already fighting just to be understood. And if you are in this world, you feel it. You don’t need statistics or reports. You live it every single day. The appeal process was never easy. It was always draining, stre

Across the SEND community, much of the current conversation is understandably centred on the government’s white paper, the recent consultation, and the uncertainty surrounding the reforms that may follow. Families, professionals, and advocates are bracing themselves for what could be significant structural changes. Yet while attention is fixed on what might happen in the future, quiet procedural shifts are already taking place within the SEND Tribunal system changes that are

The current climate leaves me feeling deeply unsafe. It’s not just the situation itself, but the overwhelming uncertainty surrounding it that amplifies my anxiety. Each day seems to bring new challenges and unexpected developments, creating an environment where stability feels like a distant memory. I feel powerless to influence or control anything within this tumultuous landscape, and that loss of control creates a constant sense of unease that’s hard to shake. It’s as if we

I am feeling an overwhelming sense of frustration and exhaustion this morning as I grapple with the relentless fight for Special Educational Needs (SEN) support. It is a battle that seems to drain every ounce of energy I possess. Often, I find myself reaching these critical points where I feel as though I have poured all my resources, both emotional and physical, into advocating for those with SEN.

I know we are all pretty much feeling this at the moment, and it’s a sentiment that resonates deeply within many families. For some of...

This has to be my favourite photo of my family. It is in fact the photo from mine and Wedding Day. Each pose shows a different...