For parents & carers, schools and SEND professionals
Empowering Families. Supporting Futures.
Practical SEND guidance, resources and professional support — helping you understand needs, remove barriers and improve outcomes for children and young people.
For parents & carers
Understand SEND, know what to do next and feel more confident working with your child's school.
Explore Parent SupportFor schools
Practical SEND leadership, training and strategies designed to strengthen inclusive practice.
Explore School SupportFor SEND professionals
Resources, professional development and expert guidance for SEND leaders and education professionals.
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Christopher Harris
SEND Leader · National Trainer · Strategic Adviser · Inclusion Specialist
Meet the founder
Expertise You Can Trust. Experience That Understands.
Christopher Harris is an experienced SEND leader, qualified teacher and specialist with more than 20 years’ experience supporting children, young people, families and educational settings.
He holds a Master’s Degree (Distinction) in Special Educational Needs and Additional Needs, the National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCo) and Qualified Teacher Status. He facilitates the National Professional Qualification (NPQ) for SEND and serves as Nationwide Operational Lead for Therapeutic Thinking within a large Multi-Academy Trust.
MA Special Educational Needs and Additional Needs
Awarded with Distinction.
National Award for SEN Coordination (NASENCo)
The national qualification for SEND Coordinators.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Qualified teacher working directly with children and young people.
NPQ SEND Facilitator
Facilitator for the NPQ SEND qualification for new and aspiring SENDCos.
Nationwide Operational Lead for Therapeutic Thinking
Leading relational and inclusive practice within a large academy trust.
Wide sector experience
Working with schools, academy trusts, families, Local Authorities and education and health professionals.
Professional Expertise. Personal Understanding.
My professional experience in SEND is complemented by more than 25 years of voluntary advocacy supporting children and families affected by health needs. I was born with congenital heart disease and have used that lived experience to advocate for children and young people whose health needs can affect their education, wellbeing and access to support.
Read My StoryWhat we offer
How SEND & Health Support Can Help
Four practical ways to get clearer guidance, stronger provision and better outcomes for children and young people.
SEND Resources
Practical guides, templates, checklists and tools designed for real-world SEND practice.
Browse resourcesProfessional Development
Training and development for SENDCos, teachers, leaders and education professionals.
Explore trainingConsultancy & Strategic Support
Expert SEND advice, reviews and strategic support for schools and education settings.
Discuss your settingFamily Support
Clear, accessible guidance to help families understand SEND and work confidently with education professionals.
Explore parent supportFree resource · Available now
Start with the Free SEND Starter Pack
A 24-page professionally designed practical guide offering plain-English guidance for understanding SEND and knowing what to do next.
- Plain-English guidance for understanding SEND and knowing what to do next
- Practical prompts for recording concerns and working with school
- Guidance on SEN Support, EHC needs assessment and EHCPs
- Meeting, annual review and next-step preparation
- Trusted SEND information and signposting
Knowledge hub
Practical SEND Knowledge
New practical, evidence-informed SEND guidance is being developed for families, schools and education professionals.
Explore ResourcesIn development
More SEND resources are coming soon
The Free SEND Starter Pack is the resource available today. These further toolkits are still being developed and are not yet available.
EHCP Toolkit
Guidance to support Education, Health and Care Plan requests and reviews.
SENDCo Toolkit
Practical systems and templates to support day-to-day SEND leadership.
SEND Leadership Hub
A membership space for SEND professionals — templates, CPD and a resource library.
Membership · In development
SEND Leadership Hub
A planned membership space for SEND professionals who want practical resources, professional development and expert guidance in one place.
Register your interestTemplates
CPD sessions
Practical SEND tools
Resource library
Statutory updates
Professional community
Need help knowing what to do next?
Whether you’re a parent seeking clearer guidance, a school strengthening its SEND provision or a professional looking for practical resources, SEND & Health Support is here to help.