Emergency Tools For Impossible Mornings

“When the school blames you — and your child is drowning in panic. You’re not failing. You’re fighting a broken system. These tools are your oxygen mask.”

🚨 "10 Phrases to Shut Down UK School Gaslighting"

When they say: "It’s just persistent absence — we need better routines."
You say: "Under the Children & Families Act 2014, anxiety is a recognised disability. Show me your SEN Support plan addressing her barriers."

  • 🚫 Cites **Equality Act 2010** (disability discrimination)
  • ⚖️ Invokes **SEND Code of Practice** (Sections 5.32-5.34)
  • 💥 Demands **EHCP needs assessments** (not attendance targets)
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🧠 "Meltdown De-escalation Cheat Sheet"

UK-Specific Triggers: - Overcrowded OFSTED-driven classrooms - Unqualified "wellbeing staff" - Illegal use of isolation rooms

  • ⚠️ Recognises **autistic shutdowns ≠ "non-compliance"**
  • 🛑 Stops unlawful **informal exclusions** (DfE Guidance 2017)
  • 🌱 Uses **co-regulation techniques** approved by NHS CAMHS
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⚖️ "Your Child’s EHCP/EHCP Rights"

Covers:
- Forcing **Section F adjustments** (sensory-safe spaces) - Challenging **"unable to meet need"** refusals - Using **SEND Tribunal appeals**

  • 🔍 Template letters to LAs (Local Authorities)
  • 📝 Step-by-step **EHCP complaint process**
  • 🚨 How to invoke **IPSEA support** during crises
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🩹 UK-Specific Crisis Help:

  • ☎️ YoungMinds: Text YM to 85258
  • 🏛️ IPSEA Helpline: 0800 018 4016
  • 📜 SOS!SEN: 020 8538 3731
  • 💌 Not Fine in School: Support Hub
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