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Expert Guides for Parents

The EBSA & SEN Hub Blog

Plain-English guides on EBSA, EHCP, SEN law, and your rights as a parent — written by a former Headteacher and SENCo with 25 years of experience.

Understanding EBSA

What is EBSA? A Parent's Guide to Emotionally Based School Avoidance

If your child is struggling to attend school due to anxiety, you may have heard the term EBSA. This guide explains what it means, why it happens, and what the law says schools must do about it.

July 2026 · 7 min readRead →
EHCP

How to Apply for an EHCP as a Parent: A Step-by-Step Guide

You do not need the school's permission to request an EHCP assessment. This guide walks you through the process, the legal timelines, and how to write a request that Local Authorities cannot ignore.

July 2026 · 9 min readRead →
Legal Rights

Reduced Timetables: Is Your Child's School Acting Unlawfully?

Schools often present reduced timetables as a supportive measure. In many cases, they are an unlawful exclusion. Here is what UK parents need to know about their rights.

July 2026 · 6 min readRead →
SEND Tribunal

The SEND Tribunal: A Parent's Guide to Appealing EHCP Decisions

Over 95% of SEND Tribunal appeals are won by parents. If your Local Authority has refused to assess or issue an EHCP, here is everything you need to know about the appeal process.

July 2026 · 8 min readRead →
Attendance & Fines

School Fines and EBSA: What to Do When You Are Threatened with Prosecution

Being threatened with fines or prosecution when your child cannot attend school due to anxiety is deeply unjust. Here is what the law actually says — and how to protect yourself.

July 2026 · 7 min readRead →
Autism & Neurodiversity

Autism, Masking, and School Exhaustion: Why Your Child Collapses at Home

"But they are absolutely fine at school." If you have heard this phrase, your child may be masking. Here is what masking is, why it is dangerous, and how to advocate for a child who hides their distress.

July 2026 · 8 min readRead →
EHCP

EHCP Annual Reviews: How to Ensure Your Child's Plan Actually Works

An EHCP is only as good as its Annual Review. Here is how to prepare, what the legal deadlines are, and how to challenge an LA that refuses to make the amendments your child needs.

July 2026 · 8 min readRead →
Communication

How to Write an Effective SEN Support Letter to Your Child's School

Verbal conversations are rarely enough. If it isn't written down, it didn't happen. Here is how to write a letter that schools cannot ignore — and when to ask for professional help.

July 2026 · 7 min readRead →

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