Disclaimer
Please read this before using any information or listings on SENDPath.
- SENDPath is a directory and information resource only.
- We do not provide medical, clinical, legal, or financial advice.
- Listings do not constitute endorsement of any service.
- Always consult qualified professionals for decisions affecting your child's health, education, or welfare.
Directory and information resource only
SENDPath (www.sendpath.uk) is a parent-led directory and information resource for families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in Kent, UK.
The content on this Site โ including directory listings, rights guides, eligibility information, and cost-saving information โ is provided for general informational purposes only.
Not medical advice
Nothing on this Site constitutes or should be construed as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. We do not provide clinical assessments, therapeutic recommendations, or health guidance of any kind.
If you have concerns about your child's health, development, or wellbeing, please consult a qualified healthcare professional โ such as your GP, paediatrician, or an NHS specialist.
Not legal advice
Nothing on this Site constitutes legal advice. Information about SEND rights, Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), tribunals, and local authority duties is provided as general information only. It does not constitute a legal opinion and should not be relied upon as such.
For legal advice on SEND matters, please consult a qualified solicitor or contact one of the organisations below.
Not financial advice
Information about Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Carer's Allowance, grants, and other financial support is provided as general information only. Benefit rules change frequently and individual eligibility varies. This is not financial or benefits advice.
For personalised benefits advice, contact Citizens Advice, a local welfare rights service, or a regulated financial adviser.
Listings are not endorsements
The inclusion of any school, service, organisation, or individual in the SENDPath directory does not constitute an endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee by SENDPath. We do not verify the ongoing quality, safety, registration, or regulatory compliance of listed services.
You are solely responsible for independently researching and verifying the suitability of any service before engaging it. Always check Ofsted ratings, CQC registrations, professional registrations, and references independently.
Accuracy and currency of information
We make reasonable efforts to keep directory listings and information guides accurate and up to date. However, details change โ Ofsted ratings are updated, schools open and close, service availability changes, and legislation evolves. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of any listing or information at the time you read it.
Always verify details directly with the service provider or relevant authority (e.g., Kent County Council, NHS, DWP).
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, SENDPath accepts no liability for any loss, harm, or disappointment arising from:
- Reliance on any information published on this Site.
- Use of, or experience with, any service listed in our directory.
- Decisions made on the basis of information found on this Site.
- Any inaccuracies in listing information.
If you need urgent help
SENDPath is not a crisis or emergency service. If you or your child needs urgent support, please contact:
- Immediate danger or risk to life: call 999.
- Urgent mental-health support in Kent and Medway: call NHS 111 and select the mental-health option. Check the official guidance.
- Someone to listen: call Samaritans on 116 123 at any time.
- Non-urgent autism-specific emotional support: use the National Autistic Society's online Parent-to-Parent callback request.
- SEND legal information: use the current IPSEA website or SOS!SEN website for their latest contact routes.
- Kent PACT (Kent SEND parent carers) โ kentpactnew2022.co.uk
- Citizens Advice โ www.citizensadvice.org.uk