Special Education Path
Resources

Practical special education resources, organised by jurisdiction.

Start with a pathway, glossary or problem-focused guide. We keep UK nations separate so terminology and rights are not mixed.

England

Pillar guide

Complete SEND & EHCP guide for parents

A guided route through all 30 England articles.

 Glossary

England SEND & EHCP glossary

Plain-English definitions for the terms families encounter most often.

 All guides

Browse all England articles

Find a guide by problem: assessment, annual review, SEN Support, appeals, school placement and more.

Scotland

ASN

Scotland additional support guides

Guidance on additional support needs, CSPs, staged intervention, placing requests and disagreements.

 Glossary

Scotland ASN glossary

Plain-English definitions for Scotland's additional support for learning terminology.
For educators

Useful starting points for school staff

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