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: get an NHS-funded assessment in 2-6 months, not 3+ years.
Skip the wait →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 →Around 99% of cases that reach a hearing find for the parent. Most settle earlier — here's how to prepare for either.
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 lists for speech therapy, occupational therapy and autism assessments in Kent can be 12–24 months. Many families commission private assessments to support EHCP applications or get earlier help — but finding a qualified, trustworthy specialist is stressful. Our directory is here to make that 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 →Around 99% of cases that reach hearing find for the parent (MOJ 2024/25) — most settle earlier. Step-by-step guide to representing yourself at SEND Tribunal in Kent.
Read guide →Kent's NHS wait is 36–42 months. Your options: Right to Choose, private assessment, and what each 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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