SEND and the EHCP
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A short checklist for using NOJ's public guides safely and checking their scope, sources and limits.
1 min read · updated 16 Jul 2026
Guides
Every guide is free, sourced, and written for parents under stress. Each one explains a part of England's SEND system in plain English and links material legal claims to the public sources used.
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Guides
SEND and the EHCP
SEND and the EHCP
EHCPs explained
An EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) is a legal document setting out a child's special educational needs and the support the law requires. This guide explains what it is, who is legally responsible, the part that is enforceable, and what to do when promised support does not arrive.
7 min read · updated 12 May 2026
Guides
Medical conditions at school
Medical conditions at schoolComplaints
Schools in a heatwave
There is no legal maximum temperature for schools in England. This guide explains the duty schools do have, what the official guidance recommends, and where parents can turn — sourced to the law, the HSE, and the DfE's own guidance.
6 min read · updated 23 Jun 2026