🌈 SEND Support

A clear guide to Special Educational Needs and Disabilities in childcare: from understanding SEND and EHCPs to strategies for autism and ADHD.

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Understanding SEND: A Guide for Parents

SEND stands for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Here is a plain-English guide to what this means, who it applies to and what support is available.

6 min read • January 2026
02

Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) Explained

An EHCP is a legally binding document that sets out the support a child with complex needs is entitled to. Here is everything you need to know about the process.

7 min read • January 2026
03

SEND Support in Early Years and Childcare Settings

Children with SEND have the right to quality provision in mainstream childcare settings. Here is what good SEND support looks like and what parents should expect.

6 min read • January 2026
04

Supporting Autistic Children in Childcare: Strategies and Approaches

Autism affects children differently, but good childcare practice can make an enormous difference. Here are the strategies and approaches that work best.

6 min read • January 2026
05

ADHD Strategies for Children in Childcare

ADHD affects many children in childcare settings. Here are practical, evidence-based strategies that help children with ADHD thrive in a group environment.

5 min read • January 2026
06

Your Child's SEND Rights: What You're Entitled To

Parents of children with SEND have significant legal rights. Here is a clear guide to what the law entitles you and your child to, and where to get support.

6 min read • January 2026