Preparing for ISPs — a 12-month plan for SENDCos
A practical guide to getting your school ready for the September 2029 ISP deadline. Twelve monthly steps with focus, output, time estimates and templates.
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Everything we know about ISPs, EHCPs, the SEND Reform White Paper, and the day-to-day reality of SEND coordination, in one place. Free, no email gate.
The EHCP evidence checklist
Every section the local authority expects, in one printable list. A practical reference for SENDCos building EHCP evidence packs.
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What the SEND Reform White Paper means for your school.
The Feb 2026 White Paper makes ISPs statutory by September 2029, mandates parent co-production, and creates a £1.6bn Inclusive Mainstream Fund. What’s changing, the timeline, and the checklist for SENDCos — in one page.
5 stats · 4 timeline stages · 6-step preparation checklist
On the public record
Our response to the SEND consultation
In March 2026 we submitted formal evidence to the DfE’s consultation on SEND Reform. We set out what good looks like for digital ISPs, parent co-production, MIS integration, data standards, and the bridge from ISP to specialist provision. SENDCo View is built to that response.
Submitted 23 March 2026 · all 39 questions answered · Response ID ANON-NWUY-VQXP-2
Articles
Latest writing
Long-form pieces on the practical detail of SEND coordination.
What the SEND Reform White Paper means for your school
The SEND Reform White Paper introduces statutory ISPs, mandatory co-production and Ofsted-inspected reviews. Here's what every UK school needs to know before September 2029.
Leanne Awcock8 min read
Why Provision Map isn't enough any more
Provision Map has been the default UK SEND tool for years. The SEND Reform White Paper has changed what schools need. Here's where Provision Map falls short — and what to look for in a replacement.
Leanne Awcock7 min read
Preparing for the September 2029 ISP deadline: a 12-month plan
September 2029 is the statutory deadline for ISPs across all SEND pupils on SEN Support. Here's a month-by-month plan that gets your school there without the panic.
Leanne Awcock10 min read
ISP vs IEP vs EHCP: the difference, explained
Three plans, three different legal frameworks, three different purposes. A clear guide to what each one is, who needs which, and how they fit together.
Leanne Awcock8 min read
How to write an ISP that meets the new statutory standards
A practical guide to writing Individual Support Plans under the SEND Reform White Paper. Five sections, structured, co-produced, and ready for inspection.
Leanne Awcock9 min read
EHCP evidence pack: what every section needs
A section-by-section guide to building an EHCP evidence pack the local authority will accept. What goes in, where to find it, and how to format it.
Leanne Awcock10 min read
Co-production with parents: a SENDCo's checklist
Co-production is now a statutory requirement under the SEND Reform White Paper. Here's what it actually means in practice, what good looks like, and how to do it without burning out.
Leanne Awcock9 min read
APDR cycles: a practical guide for SENDCos
The Assess-Plan-Do-Review cycle is the backbone of the graduated approach. Here's how to run it properly, what each stage requires, and how to evidence it for inspection.
Leanne Awcock8 min read
Our response to the SEND consultation
In March 2026 we submitted formal evidence to the DfE's consultation on SEND Reform: Putting Children and Young People First. This is our full response — all 39 questions answered, reproduced exactly as submitted.
Matthew Haysom and Leanne Awcock32 min read
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New to SEND acronyms?
Our glossary defines the terms used in UK SEND provision: ISP, EHCP, APDR, SENDCo, EP, SALT, OT, CAMHS, GIAS, MIS, Wonde and more.