put yourself in our shoes

If Dyslexia were a physical disability and PE was a national core GCSE subject, would it be a reasonable adjustment to give a physically disabled student 25% extra time to complete the physical activity?

Imagine if Art were a core GCSE subject and everyone is expected to get a grade 6 to gain entry to most 6th forms and if you don't pass with a grade 4 you will need to retake until you are 18 or you pass them

96% of EHCPs are won only at appeal. The gap left by weak regulation between LA refusal and tribunal needs enforcement.

Positive Action

widen opportunities in ways that are already consistent with equalities legislation.

Research

Incomplete data skews reality. Asking the questions currently not being asked will expose the gaps and show the scale.

Transparency

Public dashboards of EHCP process, progress and outcomes by need, school and region. Track gaps and close them.

Assessment Delays

Wait lists of 5 - 10 year is failing children for their entire education. Assessment and early support must be guaranteed.

Consistency

A consistent approach for all staff in schools, health and public services under an agreed Neuroinclusion policy.

Inclusive Accessibility

Revise Accessible Plan guidance to be inclusive and clear on unseen disabilities & differences. It's lawful and expected.

Curriculum

A forward thinking curriculum develops social and ethical skills whist valuing creative arts equal to academic subjects

YOU can help stop sendism

Personally or professionally many of you already go above and beyond to support those unfairly treated or disadvantaged but not everyone has that, even if they speak out their voices go unheard and the damage continues. Your story could help stop it.

YOU have a right to be heard

Anyone affected: young people, parent & carers, peers, teachers, professionals or advocates. If in school, part-time, home-ed, alternative provision, transitioning or recently left, if limiting or harmful, you're silenced or forced to make unfair choices.

YOU make the invisible visible

It's costing people their education, mental health, money, confidence, jobs, futures and lives. Parents and young people fight the system in silent battles daily. YOU make the invisible visible, the powerless empowered and put pressure on for systemic change.

YOU are the leaders of change

Make your experience matter. Share your story. Fuel the change. With every affected community united we have the power to demand better protection and safeguarding. Once realised we can start to change systems so they work for every child, for life.

SENDism takes a toll on lives, futures, education, mental health — and hope.Families are left to fight invisible battles.Professionals are pushed to work within systems that go against what they know is right.

Your story makes a difference.
It helps others feel seen
It shows the true impact of the system
It pushes decision-makers to act

examples of SENDism

"It was impossible for me to answer the Spanish GCSE questions about sailing as I have never been, I can't picture the situation if I have not experienced it myself - it is an unfair way to test my very good Spanish knowledge"

"it doesn't matter how much extra time I am given for national exams I will never be able to spell certain words or remember the grammar rules so I will always be at a disadvantage compared to non-dyslexics."

"I get told off daily for distracting the class but they don't understand; I simply cannot sit still for more than 20 minutes at a time, I wish they understood that my body needs to use the surplus energy for my brain concentrate."

"constant low level digs by teachers and peers for constantly dropping the ball has meant I now hate PE lessons yet my favourite activity is sports, I feel sad all the time and it impacts my performance in other subjects."