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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