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SEND & Education Letters
Guidance on writing clear, effective SEND and school letters, including complaints and formal education correspondence.


Writing a PIP Mandatory Reconsideration Letter: A Guide for Carers in Bournemouth and Poole
A guide for carers in BCP writing a PIP mandatory reconsideration letter, with a full example, activity-by-activity guidance and local support in Bournemouth and Poole.

James Pite
Jun 1711 min read


How to Request a Carer’s Assessment in BCP: What to Say and What to Expect
A guide to requesting a carer’s assessment from BCP Council, with an example letter, your legal rights and local support in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.

James Pite
Jun 168 min read


Parent Writing a Letter to Teacher: When, Why and How to Do It Properly
A practical guide to writing letters to your child’s teacher, with five example letters covering the most common parent concerns and requests.

James Pite
Jun 119 min read


How to Write a Letter Appealing a School Exclusion UK: A Complete Guide for Parents
A complete guide to appealing a school exclusion in the UK, with two example letters, the Independent Review Panel process and key deadlines.

James Pite
Jun 19 min read


How to Write a Letter Requesting an EHCP Assessment UK: A Complete Guide for Parents
A complete guide to requesting an EHCP assessment in the UK, with a full example letter, the legal framework and what to do if the local authority refuses.

James Pite
May 139 min read


How to Write a Letter to School When Your Child Is Being Bullied: A Complete Guide
A guide to writing a formal bullying complaint to school, with a full example letter,your rights and steps to take if the school ignores you

James Pite
Apr 299 min read


How to Write a Formal Complaint Letter to a Council UK: A Complete Guide
A complete guide to writing a formal complaint letter to a council in the UK, with a full example letter, timescales and a checklist before you send.

James Pite
Apr 1311 min read


How to Request a Reasonable Adjustment from a Council Under the Equality Act
A plain English guide to requesting a reasonable adjustment from a council under the Equality Act 2010, with examples, a worked letter and

James Pite
Mar 3011 min read


Food Support in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole: A Complete Guide to What’s Available and How to Access It
A complete guide to food support in BCP including food banks, community fridges, social supermarkets and the school holiday voucher scheme.

James Pite
Mar 179 min read


6 Week EHCP Decision Late Chaser Letter: What Parents Need to Know and Do
How to send a week 6 EHCP decision chaser letter when the council misses the assessment deadline.

James Pite
Mar 168 min read


EHCP Request Letter Wording: A Practical Wording Bank for Parents
Learn how to structure an EHCP request letter and use clear wording that shows evidence of need.

James Pite
Mar 1310 min read


SEN Evidence Checklist: What Parents Need to Include for School Support Requests
A practical SEN evidence checklist showing what documents help schools and councils understand a child’s support needs and how to organise t

James Pite
Mar 1310 min read


SEN Evidence Checklist: What Parents Need to Include for School Support Requests
A practical SEN evidence checklist showing what documents help schools and councils understand a child’s support needs and how to organise

James Pite
Mar 1110 min read


Email Summary After School Meeting Template: How to Confirm Actions and Prevent Disputes
Simple email template parents can use to summarise school meetings, confirm agreed actions and create a written record.

James Pite
Mar 109 min read


SEN Support Email Templates for Requesting Assess Plan Do Review
SEN support email template for parents requesting a meeting with the SENCO to discuss Assess Plan Do Review.

James Pite
Mar 99 min read


What Remedy to Ask for in a Complaint Letter: Reasonable and Specific Wording
Guide explaining what remedy to ask for in a complaint letter and how to request clear outcomes that get results.

James Pite
Mar 69 min read


FOI vs Subject Access Request Difference UK: FOI vs SAR vs Complaint Explained
A clear guide explaining FOI vs SAR vs complaint in the UK and when each request should be used.

James Pite
Mar 49 min read


Complaint Chronology Template: How to Build a Timeline and Evidence Pack
A step by step complaint chronology template to organise evidence and strengthen your position before escalating.

James Pite
Mar 37 min read


EHCP Provision Not Being Delivered: What Parents Need to Know and Do
EHCP provision not being delivered? Know your legal rights, who is responsible and how to enforce Section F.

James Pite
Feb 286 min read


The UK Decision Letter Playbook: How to Write a Formal Letter That Gets Action
A practical UK playbook explaining how to write a formal letter that gets action across complaints and appeals.

James Pite
Feb 273 min read
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