Any parent who has a child with SEND navigating the education system — whether that is a first concern conversation with a SENCO, an EHCP request, an annual review, or a tribunal appeal.
The toolkit is written for parents who have never dealt with the SEN system before. It explains what each process involves, what your rights are, and gives you the specific words and letters to use.
Many parents find that schools and local authorities respond very differently when they receive a formally worded letter. The toolkit provides the language that gets results.
Each section covers a specific stage of the SEN journey.
Many parents do not know their child may be entitled to exam accommodations — and miss the deadline to apply.
Extra time (25% or 50%). A reader (someone reads questions aloud). A scribe (someone writes answers). Rest breaks. Supervised rest room. Smaller room. Access to a word processor. Voice recording.
Accommodations must be applied for through the school before a specified deadline. The school needs evidence from an educational psychologist or specialist teacher. The toolkit contains a checklist for the application process.
Applying too late. Not having the right evidence. Accepting the school's assessment that no accommodation is needed without question. The toolkit covers all of these.
For GCSE Computer Science specifically — reading difficulties can significantly disadvantage learners in the written theory papers. A reader or extra time can make a material difference to outcomes.
The complete toolkit is available as a free download. Covers the full SEN journey from first concern to tribunal.
Yes. The toolkit covers the processes — EHCP, annual reviews, appeals — which apply regardless of the specific diagnosis. Some sections include notes on common diagnoses where the process differs.
Yes. The SEN Parent Toolkit is completely free. No email address required.
Miss ICT is not a legal or advisory service. The toolkit provides information and templates — it cannot replace specialist legal advice for complex tribunal cases. For SEND tribunal support, IPSEA and SOS!SEN are the main UK charities.
The full guide with all sections and templates.
Warning signs that a child needs additional support.
For parents whose child is struggling with GCSE Computer Science.
Miss ICT SEND provision for learners needing specialist support.