Question 1

What is SEN Letters UK?

Accepted Answer

SEN Letters UK is an online tool that helps parents of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) write professional, legally-informed letters to schools and local councils in the United Kingdom. You can preview a letter free, then buy credits to unlock full letters. It references UK SEND law including the Children and Families Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice 2015.

Question 2

Is SEN Letters UK free to use?

Accepted Answer

You can preview a letter for free to see the quality. Full letters require credits: 3 credits for £4.99 or 10 credits for £9.99. Credits never expire.

Question 3

What types of SEN letters can I write?

Accepted Answer

SEN Letters UK offers five letter types: requesting a meeting with your child's school, escalating an ignored SEN request, appealing a council decision, requesting an EHC needs assessment, and making a formal complaint about SEN provision.

Question 4

Do I need legal knowledge to use SEN Letters UK?

Accepted Answer

No. You answer a few simple questions about your child and their situation. SEN Letters UK generates a professional letter that references the correct UK legislation automatically, including the Children and Families Act 2014, the Equality Act 2010, and the SEND Code of Practice 2015.

Question 5

What is an EHC plan?

Accepted Answer

An Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan is a legal document for children and young people aged 0 to 25 in England who need more support than is available through SEN Support at school. It describes the child's needs and sets out the special educational provision required. Parents can request an EHC needs assessment from their local authority under Section 36 of the Children and Families Act 2014.

Question 6

What are my rights as a SEN parent in the UK?

Accepted Answer

UK parents of children with SEN have extensive legal rights under the Children and Families Act 2014 and the Equality Act 2010. Schools must use their best endeavours to support children with SEN. Parents can request an EHC needs assessment, attend and contribute to annual reviews, appeal decisions to the SEND Tribunal, and access free impartial advice from SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service).

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What to Do When School Ignores Your Child's SEN Needs

Your Rights as a SEN Parent: What Schools and Councils Are Legally Required to Provide

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How to Appeal an EHCP Decision: What UK Parents Need to Know

ADHD at School in the UK: Your Child's Rights and What Schools Must Provide

Autism and School Support: A UK Parent's Guide to Getting the Right Help

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EHCP Annual Review: What Parents Need to Know and Do

Dyslexia at School: Your Child's Legal Rights and How to Get Support

Making a Formal Complaint About School SEN Provision: When and How

EHCP Refused? What to Do When Your EHC Needs Assessment Is Turned Down

School Not Following Your Child's EHCP? Your Rights and Next Steps

Speech and Language Needs: Getting the Right School Support in the UK

SEND Reform 2026: What It Means for Your Child's EHCP (and Why Your Letters Still Matter)

School Refusal and Anxiety: SEN Support Your Child Is Entitled To

School Exclusions and SEN: What Parents Need to Know About Your Child's Rights

Part-Time and Reduced Timetables for SEN Children: Your Rights Explained

The SEND Tribunal: What to Expect When You Appeal

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Everything UK SEN parentsneed to know

How to Write an Effective Letter to Your Child's School About SEND

How to Request an EHC Needs Assessment: What You Need to Know

How to Write an Effective Letter to Your Child's School About SEND

How to Request an EHC Needs Assessment: What You Need to Know

What to Do When School Ignores Your Child's SEN Needs

Your Rights as a SEN Parent: What Schools and Councils Are Legally Required to Provide

EHCP vs SEN Support: What's the Difference and Which Does Your Child Need?

How to Appeal an EHCP Decision: What UK Parents Need to Know

ADHD at School in the UK: Your Child's Rights and What Schools Must Provide

Autism and School Support: A UK Parent's Guide to Getting the Right Help

What is SENDIASS and How Can It Help SEN Parents?

EHCP Annual Review: What Parents Need to Know and Do

Dyslexia at School: Your Child's Legal Rights and How to Get Support

Making a Formal Complaint About School SEN Provision: When and How

EHCP Refused? What to Do When Your EHC Needs Assessment Is Turned Down

School Not Following Your Child's EHCP? Your Rights and Next Steps

Speech and Language Needs: Getting the Right School Support in the UK

SEND Reform 2026: What It Means for Your Child's EHCP (and Why Your Letters Still Matter)

School Refusal and Anxiety: SEN Support Your Child Is Entitled To

School Exclusions and SEN: What Parents Need to Know About Your Child's Rights

Part-Time and Reduced Timetables for SEN Children: Your Rights Explained

The SEND Tribunal: What to Expect When You Appeal

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Everything UK SEN parents
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