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The system repeatedly waits for harm before acting, and proposals to remove or restrict legal protections would only deepen this pattern. Children deserve proactive support, not support offered only after damage has been done.

There are clear steps you can take to challenge delays and ensure your child’s rights are upheld. At SEND Tutoring, we regularly support families through this process.

School culture around autism and neurodiversity is evolving, but it’s not finished. Young people are noticing the improvements, but they’re also feeling the gaps. Their voices remind us that inclusion isn’t a policy, it’s a lived experience.

In a time when many communities are feeling the weight of division, the Cake Not Hate campaign has become a powerful reminder of what compassion looks like in action.

While the delay in the White Paper is frustrating, it’s also a chance to strengthen our community, amplify voices, and prepare for the changes ahead.

For someone with SPD, the world might feel too loud, too bright, too fast…or not stimulating enough. Everyday experiences like the hum of fluorescent lights or the texture of clothing can feel overwhelming, confusing, or even painful.

The 2025 Schools White Paper aims to make the SEND system more sustainable, less bureaucratic, and more effective.  But for families, it’s natural to feel anxious about what this means in practice. Whatever happens, one thing won’t change: children’s needs are real, and they won’t wait for policy reforms to catch up.

This day is all about recognising that communication is a human right, and that every person, regardless of how they speak, deserves to be understood, respected, and included.

People with learning disabilities and autism face significant health inequalities, including higher rates of avoidable deaths. Many of these tragedies stem from a lack of understanding and inadequate training among health and social care staff.

“Children with SEND are not a burden. This is about fairness, equality and equity.”

At SEND Tutoring we remain dedicated to providing the support children need today, while joining the call to protect their rights for tomorrow.

Part two of Hector’s diary entry describes the challenges of undiagnosed ADHD in the classroom and the mixed experience of being homeschooled.