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Getting help from school

Asking school for help can feel daunting. Here’s how SEN support works, what to ask for, and how to get assessments, EHCPs (UK) or 504 plans (US). You know your child best.

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3 ten-minute steps before you talk to school

  1. Write your 3 biggest worries. Add a real example for each. Keep it short.
  2. Ask for a meeting with the SENCo. Take your notes and ask: “What support can you put in place now?”
  3. Get it in writing. Ask for the agreed actions and a review date by email.

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Help for your child’s need

ADHDClassroom adjustments that really help→DyslexiaReasonable adjustments to ask for→DyscalculiaHow to get an assessment in the UK→Speech and languageHow to get NHS speech and language therapy→

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