Sunshine Support

12/02/2026

🌞 Week of SEND is coming | 16–20 March 🌞

Week of SEND is a full week of live SEND learning created for parents, carers, teachers and professionals who want clarity without overwhelm. Across the week we cover EHCPs, appeals, tribunals, referrals and pathways, myth busting and expert guidance, all explained clearly and accessibly.

If SEND has been confusing, stressful or taking up too much space in your head, this week is for you.

👉 Sign up now:
https://sunshineacademy.sunshine-support.org/course/week-of-send-26

12/02/2026

If you’re thinking about applying for an EHCP but keep putting it off, you’re not alone.

Waiting for school to apply, worrying you don’t have enough evidence, or feeling anxious about changes in policy are all completely valid reasons to feel stuck. But you don’t have to navigate this on your own.

On 27th March, we’re hosting a full day, in person EHCP Workshop at our Sunshine Hub in Derby. Our consultants will sit with you and guide you step by step through how to make a strong EHCP application, so you leave feeling confident and supported.

Don’t wait and hope it happens. Take control and move this forward.

🎟 Book your place here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1760056950719

If you’re on Instagram, comment EHCP and we’ll send you the link.

12/02/2026

Adoption and social care in SEND... A few months ago, Chrissa talked to our SEND consultant Grace about adoption. A topic that is not talked about enough.

Grace brought her lived experience to the table and talked about the problems that face families... A really insightful podcast!

Watch on YouTube here or catch it on the move on Spotify!

https://youtu.be/atwzjOEtDPs?si=Ly-32AOu2_2hsK-f

In this episode of Sip of Sunshine, Chris Wadlow is joined by Grace, one of our brilliant SEND consultants at Sunshine Support. Grace shares her journey from...

11/02/2026

This is the sign you’ve been waiting for to get that EHC needs assessment request in! DO IT NOW!

We are here to help you, everything you need to feel informed, empowered and able to make a robust application is on our Sunshine Academy.

Courses, resources, and advice ON DEMAND - we are here for you.

Sign up here; www.sunshine-support.org/academy

We’re ready and waiting to help you.

11/02/2026

No child should ever feel like this.

Not now. Not ever.

If your child has been pushed out instead of supported, you are NOT alone - and their story matters. 💛

Has your family faced this?

If this sounds familiar we recommend attending our webinar on Disability Discrimination on 17th February here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1972541222897

11/02/2026

Got a SEND question you need answered properly?

Rachel Parry from Sunshine Support is hosting our next SEND Advice Clinic and you’re invited 💛

🗓️ 24th February
🕖 7pm (online)
🌍 England and Wales welcome (EHCP and ALN)
💬 Ask anything. Get clear, trusted answers.

👉 Book your place here:
https://forms.office.com/e/EPgg41LpaK

Not a Sunshine Academy member yet? You’ll need to be to attend 👇
👉 Join the Academy here:
www.sunshine-support.org/academy

Spaces are limited, so book in quick. We’d love to see you there.

11/02/2026

If you’re heading towards a SEND tribunal and feeling scared, overwhelmed or completely unsure what to expect, you are not alone. So many parents tell us they assumed tribunals were informal, only to discover rules, legal processes and barristers they were never prepared for.

SEND tribunals are not criminal courts, but they are formal legal hearings. There are bundle rules to follow, questions to answer and evidence to present. Walking in unprepared can feel frightening and disempowering. But it does not have to be that way.

Our SEND Tribunal Mock Workshop is about giving you clarity, confidence and calm before the real thing. We will show you exactly what to expect, how the process works, how questioning feels and how to present your case clearly and effectively. Whether you are representing yourself or have someone supporting you, preparation makes all the difference.

This is professional parent to parent support. Real insight. No surprises.

🎟 Book your place here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1914184279709

10/02/2026

When professionals think like this, magic happens. (And these teachers are often SEND parents themselves - so refreshing!)

Thank you to the teachers, TAs, and SENCOs who lead with compassion and curiosity. 💛

Tag an educator who gets it.

10/02/2026

You’ve got one hour left to secure your ticket for tonight’s live webinar DLA & PIP: Getting the Right Support.

Navigating Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) can feel overwhelming, confusing, and emotionally exhausting - but you don’t have to do it alone.

Join Sunshine Support for a practical, supportive webinar that will help you understand the process, avoid common pitfalls, and build strong applications that truly reflect your needs or your child’s needs. Whether you’re applying for the first time, renewing, or challenging a decision, this session will empower you with clarity and confidence.

🎟️ Tickets close at 6pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1848269496819

10/02/2026

If your child is 'moving up' in their education in September and they have an EHCP then this is vital information to know before the big deadline of 15th February.

By 'moving up' we mean:
* Early years provider to school
* Infant school to Junior school
* Primary school to Middle school
* Primary school to secondary school
* Middle school to secondary school

Read more here: https://sunshine-support.org/phase-transfers-moving-through-stages-of-education-with-an-ehcp/

If you need help, we have a course that's available on demand (you'll find it on the link above), or just send us a message and we will help you. You don't have to navigate this alone.

10/02/2026

If SEND has been taking up too much space in your head, this is for you.

Week of SEND is a full week of clear, accessible SEND learning for parents, carers and professionals who feel overwhelmed and need clarity and support.

Everything in one place.
Clear explanations.
Practical guidance.
Expert insight.
Live sessions and replays.
No jargon. No pressure.

If you are tired of piecing things together and Googling SEND late at night, we would love you to join us.

👉 Sign up now:
https://sunshineacademy.sunshine-support.org/course/week-of-send-26

One week. Real support. Clarity that makes sense.

👉 Join us here:
https://sunshineacademy.sunshine-support.org/course/week-of-send-26

✨ We will meet you exactly where you are.

👉 Sign up today:
https://sunshineacademy.sunshine-support.org/course/week-of-send-26

10/02/2026

If you’re navigating SEND and feeling unsure what your rights actually are, you are not alone. The system is complex, the language is legal and too often families are expected to just “know” what should be happening.

Join Chrissa Wadlow and Jess Thomsett for a clear, empowering livestream that breaks down your rights at every stage of the SEND journey, including:
• Your rights during an EHC needs assessment
• What support and protections exist before an EHCP is issued
• What your rights are if your child already has an EHCP and is moving phase in September
• What to do if there are delays, refusals or problems, including when and how to complain or escalate to appeal

This session is designed for parents and carers who want clarity, confidence and practical next steps, without jargon or judgment.