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Understanding the Benefits of an EHCP for Your Child
Navigating the world of special educational needs can often be overwhelming for parents. With various terminologies and procedures, it...
Rebekah Advocate
Jul 84 min read


Understanding the Importance of Education, Health, and Care Plans
In today's rapidly changing world, the significance of education, health, and care plans cannot be overstated. These plans help ensure...
Rebekah Advocate
Jul 84 min read


Understanding the EHCP Process for Children with Special Needs
Navigating the educational landscape for children with special needs can be an overwhelming journey. For many families, understanding the...
Rebekah Advocate
Jul 83 min read
Why 1:1 Tutoring Isn’t Always the Answer: Understanding the Emotional Barrier to Reading
When 1:1 Tutoring Falls Short: What My 12-Year-Old Taught Me About Learning to Read As a parent of a neurodivergent child, I know how...
Rebekah Advocate
Jul 83 min read


Understanding the Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) Process
Navigating the education system can be challenging, particularly when it comes to children with special educational needs and...
Rebekah Advocate
Jun 245 min read
Why we urgently need more specialist teaching in mainstream schools.
Why We Urgently Need More Specialist Teaching in Mainstream Schools By a Parent and Advocate | Independent SEND EHCP As a parent who has...
Rebekah Advocate
Jun 154 min read
STOP the Proposed Children's and wellbeing bill
✉️ Write to Your MP: Protect the Legal Rights of Children and Young People with SEND Recent media reports have suggested that the...
Rebekah Advocate
Jun 45 min read
"Unmasking Me" - understanding Autism and Neurodivergence in Girls and Women
For many girls and women, the journey toward understanding themselves begins long before any formal diagnosis. What may first appear as...
Rebekah Advocate
May 272 min read
STOP The proposed childrens and wellbeing bill Now!!
Protect the Rights of Children with SEND: Speak Up Now A proposed new Bill on “Children and Wellbeing” could pose a serious threat to the...
Rebekah Advocate
May 263 min read
Understanding the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill and its Impact on SEND
🏛️ Overview of the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill The Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill, introduced in December 2024, seeks...
Rebekah Advocate
May 203 min read
Happy children learn
Happy Children Learn: Creating Environments that Support Neurodivergent Learners It’s often said that happy children learn, and research...
Rebekah Advocate
May 132 min read


Understanding the EHCP Process for Special Educational Needs
The Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process can seem complex and daunting for many parents and guardians of children with special...
Rebekah Advocate
May 95 min read
New SEND Tribunal Bundle Rules: What Parents Need to Know — And Why It Matters
New SEND Tribunal Bundle Rules: What Parents Need to Know — And Why It Matters Navigating the SEND Tribunal process can be stressful,...
Rebekah Advocate
May 73 min read
You Don't Need a Diagnosis for Support: Understanding ASD, ADHD, and More
The belief that a formal diagnosis is required to receive support for ASD, ADHD, and other disorders in education is a myth. This...
Rebekah Advocate
Apr 263 min read
Uniform isn't one size fits All
Uniform Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All: Clothing and Reasonable Adjustments for Neurodivergent Children Let’s be honest: school uniforms aren’t...
Rebekah Advocate
Apr 253 min read
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How to Teach Children and Teenagers About Neurodiversity 11 min You may recently have begun to hear more use of the words neurodiversity...
Rebekah Advocate
Mar 282 min read


Navigating the EHCP Mediation Process: A Step-by-Step Guide
Obtaining an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) can feel overwhelming, especially if the Local Authority (LA) has failed to assess...
Rebekah Advocate
Mar 173 min read
Supporting your pathological demand avodent child or young person.
Supporting a child or young person with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) requires understanding, patience, and a tailored approach....
Rebekah Advocate
Mar 92 min read
Annual reviews for EHCPs
Annual Reviews for EHCPs An Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is a document that outlines the educational, health, and social care...
Rebekah Advocate
Feb 232 min read
Wait, Why Is My EHCP Taking So Long? Understanding Delays in the Process
Navigating the world of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) can be a challenging experience for all families. If you've found...
Rebekah Advocate
Feb 235 min read
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