Navigating SEND shouldn't feel impossible
SEND Parents Haven is your free, private platform. Real information, tools that actually do something, and local support you can reach today. No accounts, no data collected, ever.
Built by SEND families, for SEND families
The EHCP process is one of the most demanding things a parent can face. Tight statutory deadlines, complex legal rights, council refusals, and tribunal appeals, all while trying to support your child every single day.
SEND Parents Haven gives you the information and tools to navigate every stage of the process, from first requesting an assessment right through to tribunal, in plain, honest language anchored to the actual law.
We also connect you with local SENDIASS services, parent carer forums, advocates and free support workers, and we host events in every region of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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This platform uses no cookies, no analytics, no tracking. There is no database, no user accounts, nothing is stored anywhere. Close the tab. There is no record of your visit.
We designed it this way deliberately. Parents researching their rights deserve complete privacy.
Everything you need in one place
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SEND Navigator
An interactive tool that walks you through your specific situation: deadlines, rights, letter generator, EHCP guide and checklists.
Start hereLocal Support Directory
Find SENDIASS, parent forums, advocates and charities in your area, covering England by region, plus Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Find supportEvents & Roadshows
We tour all four nations holding free workshops, Q&As and networking events for SEND families. All events are free to attend.
Coming near youReferrals
Request a companion for appointments, a note-taker for meetings, or a form-filling helper. Practical, non-legal support from real people.
Request supportFeature Wall
Stories, tips and experiences from parents who have been through the SEND journey. Honest, unfiltered and genuinely helpful.
Read storiesNews & Blog
Plain-English updates on SEND law changes, tribunal case summaries, and guidance on navigating the system in 2025 and beyond.
Stay informedTrusted UK-Wide Support
These organisations help SEND families anywhere in the UK.
Statutory Timelines (England)
The council is legally bound to these deadlines. The SEND Navigator helps you track them.
England only. Children and Families Act 2014 & SEND Code of Practice 2015. Wales, Scotland and NI have separate frameworks.