Parenting a child with SEND can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and isolating. This blog explores the importance of self-compassion, taking breaks without guilt, and finding strength in small steps, because investing in your wellbeing today helps you manage tomorrow.
Preparation for Adulthood is such a grey area as far as what ‘should’ and must happen that it makes the previous experiences of ‘woolly wording’ seem positively silken. The SEND Code of Practice for Preparation for Adulthood has ‘shoulds’ and ‘coulds’ thrown around as generously as old fashioned school cake has Hundreds and Thousands sprinkled on the top. Â
Worried about your child’s EHCP being taken away? Learn when a Local Authority can lawfully cease to maintain an EHC plan, the legal process involved, your right to appeal, and how to evidence ongoing need under SEND law.