# SEND Navigator

> Free, independent guide helping parents and carers understand SEND reform in England 2026.

## About

SEND Navigator (formerly Beacon SEND Navigator) is built by Neurodiversity Global — a UK-based, neurodivergent-led consultancy. Created by Rich Ferriman, a SEND parent and neurodiversity consultant.

This site covers:
- The 2026 Schools White Paper and its impact on SEND
- Education Health Care Plans (EHCPs) — your rights, the process, and what's changing
- Individual Support Plans (ISPs) — what we know so far
- Exclusions and alternative provision
- Post-16 transitions
- Understanding autism and ADHD
- What parents should do right now
- Free SENDIASS advice signposting
- Statistics, data, and evidence sources

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://send.neurodiversityglobal.com/): Main entry point
- [State of SEND 2026](https://send.neurodiversityglobal.com/state-of-send-2026): Full report on SEND reform
- [EHCP Guide](https://send.neurodiversityglobal.com/ehcps): Comprehensive guide to Education Health Care Plans
- [What To Do Right Now](https://send.neurodiversityglobal.com/what-to-do-right-now): Practical steps for parents
- [Ask Rich](https://send.neurodiversityglobal.com/questions-and-answers): AI-powered Q&A grounded in SEND knowledge
- [Understanding Autism](https://send.neurodiversityglobal.com/understanding-your-child/autism): Parent-friendly autism guide
- [Understanding ADHD](https://send.neurodiversityglobal.com/understanding-your-child/adhd): Parent-friendly ADHD guide
- [Exclusions](https://send.neurodiversityglobal.com/exclusions): Rights around school exclusions
- [Post-16 Transition](https://send.neurodiversityglobal.com/post-16-and-transition): Moving beyond school age
- [SENDIASS](https://send.neurodiversityglobal.com/sendiass): Free impartial advice for families
- [Sources](https://send.neurodiversityglobal.com/sources): Evidence base and references
- [Statistics](https://send.neurodiversityglobal.com/statistics-and-data): SEND data and analysis

## Important Context

- This site applies to England only (not Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland)
- Information is updated regularly as reforms develop
- This is not legal or medical advice
- Content is grounded in lived experience and official sources
- "My Child: This is me" is a guided profiling tool that helps parents describe their child in their own words, with AI generated insights
- Last major update: 4th March 2026