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Understanding SEND law shouldn’t feel overwhelming

Clear, practical guidance to help you navigate the system with confidence.

 

Empowering parents across Dorset and the UK to understand their legal rights and advocate effectively for their child.

Support for your child is underpinned by law.

The SEND system can feel confusing, with unclear timelines and shifting decisions. But behind every decision is a legal framework that sets out what should happen and when.

 

When you understand that framework, you are in a far stronger position to:

 

  • ask the right questions

  • challenge decisions

  • and advocate effectively for your child

 

At SEND Law Unravelled, we break that complexity down into clear, practical guidance you can actually use.

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The SEND Law Unravelled Approach

Clarity, Not Confusion

We focus on helping you understand your rights and the system - not adding to overwhelm.

 

Law-Led

Every piece of guidance is grounded in SEND law and statutory duties.

 

Child-Centred

The focus is always on achieving the best possible outcome for your child.

SERVICES

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Group Workshops

A clear, structured introduction to how the SEND system works and what your rights are within it.

 

We strip away the legal jargon and focus on what matters:

 

  • What should be in an EHCP

  • What should happen at each stage

  • How to approach meetings with confidence

 

The aim is for you to leave understanding what should be happening and what to do if it isn’t.

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1:1 Guidance Sessions

Tailored, individual support to help you understand your specific situation.

 

A focused, legally informed session to:

 

  • Identify what should be happening

  • Review your child’s current support

  • Plan clear, practical next steps

 

Many parents come to these sessions unsure what to do next and leave with a clear, structured plan.

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In-Depth Advocacy Support

For families needing more intensive support with complex situations.

 

We work alongside you to:

 

  • Strengthen your position

  • Ensure your child’s needs are clearly evidenced

  • Support you in holding the Local Authority to account

 

Support may include EHCP reviews, meeting preparation and ongoing strategic guidance.

ABOUT CLARE

From Experience to Expertise

I founded SEND Law Unravelled because I have navigated the SEND system for my own child.

 

I understand how confusing, frustrating and overwhelming it can feel; especially when the law isn’t clearly explained.

 

I combine:

  • a Law Degree

  • IPSEA SEND Law training (Levels 1–3)

  • real-world experience of navigating the system

 

to provide clear, practical guidance that parents can actually use.

 

I understand both the legal framework and the reality parents face day to day.

Clare Parfitt, IPSEA trained SEND law advisor in Poole, Dorset.
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Providing SEND Law workshops and 1:1 guidance across Poole, Bournemouth, and the wider Dorset community.

Navigating SEND law shouldn’t feel confusing. Based in Dorset, we provide the clarity and legal framework knowledge parents need to advocate for their children with confidence.

 

 

Clarity • Confidence • Advocacy

 

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