: A bright yellow background with colourful confetti and streamers surrounding a purple booklet titled “South East Guide to SEND 2025/26.” The cover features illustrations of children and young people, including wheelchair users, taking part in activities. The “my family our needs” logo appears in the top left corner, and a party popper graphic is shown in the bottom right.

The South East Guide to SEND for Parent Carers of Children and Young People with SEND, from My Family, Our Needs

My Family, Our Needs has been providing information, resources, and support for parents, carers and professionals supporting children and young people with SEND through our website, printed publications and community engagement for over 10 years.

We know that navigating the world of SEND can sometimes feel overwhelming.

That’s why we created the South East SEND Guide – a FREE practical, accessible resource designed to help families of children and young people from birth to 25 with SEND quickly find clear, trustworthy information.

Inside the guide, readers will find support and guidance on a wide range of topics, including:

  • Understanding SEND processes and entitlements
  • Early Years SEND Support
  • Schools SEND Support and EHCPs
  • Preparing for Adulthood
  • Health and Social Care Services
  • Money, Benefits and Financial Support
  • Short Breaks and Respite
  • Local services and organisations in the South East of England

Whether you’re at the start of your journey or seeking clarity on specific issues, the guide is designed to empower families with knowledge and confidence.

Real examples and professional inputs are featured throughout the Guide from the people experiencing life with SEND.

If you’re an organisation supporting children, young people, or families in the South East, copies of the guide are available to order. It’s an ideal resource for waiting rooms, family support packs, events, and professional teams.

👉 View the guide online:
https://www.myfamilyourneeds.co.uk/publication/south-east-send-guide/

👉 Order FREE copies:
https://www.myfamilyourneeds.co.uk/order-copies/

Testimonials from families and professionals

‘This guide has been a god send for our families and other professionals’  – Family Hub in Kent

‘The publication is a user-friendly reference guide for busy parents who may feel overwhelmed with the amount of information out there’ – Parent

‘We were delighted with the guide and the extensive information it contained.  We have given each parent a copy and are now including the guide in our Admission Pack.  This is a wonderful project as sometimes it is hard to find information and this will certainly help us and our families’ – School in Kent

‘Great to have all ages covered in one publication. A very well thought out, beautifully produced appealing publication, packed full of information for both parents and professionals’ – Nursery Manager and SENDCO

‘I have found the South East Guide extremely helpful and accessible for the families I support. The layout is clear, the information is current, and the range of services included makes it a genuinely valuable resource for both practitioners and parents’ – Kent Council