The parent-led directory for SEND families in Kent. Find support services, understand your rights, and save money navigating the system.
Pick the one that fits best — we'll show you the most useful guides, tools, and providers for your stage.
About my child's development, behaviour, or speech. Where do I start?
Explore where to start →Right to Choose may offer an alternative NHS-funded assessment route. Check current eligibility, providers and waits.
Check your options →NHS vs private vs Right to Choose — which is right for your family?
Compare options →The first 100 days — DLA, support, and what comes next.
First steps →Application, draft plan, mediation, or appeal.
EHCP help →In 2024/25, 99% of decided SEN appeals favoured the appellant on the majority of issues. Learn what that figure does and does not mean.
Tribunal guide →What KCC must do, what to challenge, what to ask for.
Review rights →SALT, OT, EdPsych — quiz finds your best matches.
Take the quiz →DLA, Carer's Allowance, grants, and ways to fund care.
Money help →Sensory products, calming tools, and routines that work for autistic children.
See what helps →Whether you're newly diagnosed, going through the EHCP process, or just trying to find local services — we've got you.
Browse our Kent directory of SEND schools, therapists, respite care, solicitors, and parent groups.
Explore Directory →Know what you're entitled to. EHCP rights, school transport, respite care, and more — in plain English.
EHCP Guide →Disability Living Allowance can make a real difference. Find out what your child may be entitled to.
DLA Guide →Browse Kent's special schools and specialist provisions — with Ofsted ratings, age ranges, and direct links.
Browse Schools →NHS waiting times for speech therapy, occupational therapy and autism assessment vary by pathway and change over time. Some families consider private support while waiting, but finding a suitably qualified specialist and understanding the cost can be stressful. Our directory is here to make the search easier.
We built SENDPath while navigating the SEND system for our own child. We know how overwhelming it is — the waiting lists, the acronyms, the appeals. SENDPath exists to make it less lonely.
Every listing is parent-reviewed. Every rights guide is written in plain English. No jargon. No judgment.
Our Story →Step-by-step guides and free tools to help you navigate EHCP, DLA, and SEND services in Kent.
Rates, eligibility, real examples of successful claims, and a step-by-step application walkthrough.
Read guide →EHCPs aren't being scrapped. A Kent parent breaks down what's actually changing, the timeline, and what to do now.
Read guide →The 20-week process explained. What to submit, who to contact, and what to do if you're refused.
Read guide →Everything you need before and after you submit your EHCP request — in a simple, printable format.
Get checklist →Estimate which DLA components your child may qualify for. Runs entirely in your browser — no data stored.
Use the tool →In 2024/25, 99% of decided SEN appeals favoured the appellant on the majority of issues. This is not a guarantee; the guide explains the process and evidence.
Read guide →Compare the local NHS pathway, Right to Choose and private assessment, including current waits, eligibility and costs.
Read guide →Real, tested products and ideas that help SEND families day-to-day. Curated by a Kent parent — links include Amazon affiliate codes, see our disclosure.
7 sensory tools that actually get used — bubble tubes, body socks, weighted blankets and chew necklaces. Kent parent-tested over 2+ years.
Read review →Best ear defenders and noise-cancelling headphones for autistic kids and teens. Sensory-friendly options compared.
See picks →How to choose the right weight, fabric and safety features. UK-tested options for sensory-seeking children.
Read guide →Free and low-cost days out, sensory-friendly venues, and SEND-accessible activities across Kent.
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