Resources for professionals
These resources are written for educators, SENCOs, health professionals, social workers, and others who work with or around families navigating the SEND system.
They are designed to be used independently or as part of team CPD. All downloads are free.
Understanding what families know — and when
Who Does What in SEND — Professional Reference Card A reference card covering the key stages of the SEND system and where responsibilities sit. Useful for any practitioner who needs a clear overview or who is helping a family understand the system.
Diagnosis, Provision and What Families Need to Know — and When A briefing for professionals who have conversations with families about diagnosis and SEND support. Covers the gap between what most families believe about diagnosis and what the law actually says and how practitioners can close that gap earlier.
Working with families more effectively
Understanding the Emotional Context Parents Bring to SEND Meetings A reflective guide for individual use or team CPD. Covers what parents are typically managing by the time they reach a professional, what that can look like in a meeting, and how practitioners can respond in ways that produce better outcomes without overstepping professional boundaries. Includes individual reflection prompts and a structured team discussion format.
Reducing the Coordination Burden on Families — A Discussion Prompt A structured prompt for team or multi-agency discussion. Considers how fragmented communication between services lands on families by default and what professionals can do, individually and collectively, to reduce it.
These resources are also available to share with families. If you would like to discuss using them as part of training or staff development, get in touch.