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Bitesize e-learning

Our bitesize e-learning courses provide an introduction to specific areas of special educational needs and disability (SEND) law. 

These short, self-paced courses each take around 40 minutes to complete and include videos, quizzes and online resources to support your learning. You can work through them at your own pace, wherever and whenever suits you best.

Each course provides a focused overview of a key area of SEND law, making them ideal for anyone who wants to build their understanding step by step - whether you’re a parent, carer or young person or just want to gain a clear overview of a specific area of the law.

Please note: these courses relate to the law as it applies in England. Different legislation applies in Wales and Scotland.

Click below to find out more about each course and the topics covered.

Choose to purchase our bitesize courses individually, or purchase all six of our bitesize courses and save with our bundle offer. 

Obtaining an EHC plan

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This bite-sized e-learning course explains the process for obtaining an education, health and care (EHC) plan. It introduces the key legal tests and steps involved, providing an introductory overview.   

Format: Online, self-paced 

Duration: Around 40 minutes 

Includes: Short videos, interactive quizzes and online resources 

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What you’ll learn 

This course introduces you to the process of obtaining an EHC plan, covering: 

  • The legal test for an EHC needs assessment  

  • What should happen in an EHC needs assessment  

  • Understanding the legal test for issuing an EHC plan 

Please note: this course relates the law as it applies in England. Different legislation applies in Wales and Scotland. 

Who is this course for? 

This course is designed for: 

  • Parents and carers of children and young people with SEND 

  • Professionals advising families of children and young people with SEND 

  • Anyone wanting a clear overview of this area of the law

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Want to learn more? 

This is a bite-sized course. If you’re looking for something more in-depth, or if you complete this and want to build your knowledge further, you may be interested in our in-depth e-learning courses, which cover key areas of SEND law in greater detail.

View our other training courses

 

Published: 1st September, 2025

Updated: 4th November, 2025

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What an EHC plan should contain

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This bite-sized e-learning course gives a clear overview of the contents of an education, health and care (EHC) plan. It’s ideal if you require an introduction to EHC plans, or if you’d like a refresher to strengthen your understanding. 

Format: Online, self-paced 

Duration: Around 40 minutes 

Includes: Interactive quizzes and online resources

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What you’ll learn 

This course introduces you to the key information about the contents of an EHC plan, covering: 

  • The different sections of an EHC plan and what each must include 

  • The importance of specificity, with key case law  

  • Draft EHC plans, including making changes to a draft plan and naming a school 

  • What to do if you’re not happy with the contents of a final EHC plan 

Please note: this course relates the law as it applies in England. Different legislation applies in Wales and Scotland.   

Who is this course for? 

This course is designed for: 

  • Parents and carers of children and young people with SEND 

  • Professionals advising families of children and young people with SEND 

  • Anyone wanting a clear overview of this area of the law

Buy now

Want to learn more? 

This is a bite-sized course. If you’re looking for something more in-depth, or if you complete this and want to build your knowledge further, you may be interested in our in-depth e-learning courses, which cover key areas of SEND law in greater detail.

View our other training courses

Published: 2nd September, 2025

Updated: 4th November, 2025

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Addressing non-implementation of special educational provision

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This bite-sized e-learning course explains what to do if the special educational provision (SEP) in an education, health and care (EHC) plan is not being delivered. It covers the legal duties on local authorities and schools and the steps families can take if provision is not being made.  

Format: Online, self-paced 

Duration: Around 40 minutes 

Includes: Short videos, interactive quizzes and online resources

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What you’ll learn 

By the end of this course, you’ll understand: 

  • The local authority’s legal duty to secure the special educational provision set out in Section F of an EHC plan 

  • Why EHC plans must be specific and clear 

  • What to do if special educational provision is not being made  

  • The “best endeavours” duty on schools, colleges and nurseries 

Please note: this course relates the law as it applies in England. Different legislation applies in Wales and Scotland. 

Who is this course for? 

This course is designed for: 

  • Parents and carers of children and young people with SEND 

  • Professionals advising families of children and young people with SEND 

  • Anyone wanting a clear overview of this area of the law 

Buy now 

Want to learn more? 

This is a bite-sized course. If you’re looking for something more in-depth, or if you complete this and want to build your knowledge further, you may be interested in our in-depth e-learning courses, which cover key areas of SEND law in greater detail. 

View our other training courses 

Published: 3rd September, 2025

Updated: 4th November, 2025

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Ceasing to maintain an EHC plan

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This bite-sized e-learning course explains what happens when a local authority decides to cease to maintain an education, health and care (EHC) plan. It provides clear guidance on the law, the procedures that must be followed, and what families can do if they disagree with the decision. 

Format: Online, self-paced 

Duration: Around 40 minutes 

Includes: Short videos, interactive quizzes and online resources 

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What you’ll learn 

This course covers: 

  • What the law says about ceasing to maintain an EHC plan 

  • The process a local authority must follow when ceasing to maintain an EHC plan 

  • How to appeal to the SEND Tribunal if you disagree with a cease to maintain decision 

  • What to expect at a SEND Tribunal hearing, and what happens afterwards 

Please note: this course relates the law as it applies in England. Different legislation applies in Wales and Scotland. 

Who is this course for? 

This course is designed for: 

  • Parents and carers of children and young people with SEND 

  • Professionals advising families of children and young people with SEND 

  • Anyone wanting a clear overview of this area of the law

Buy now

Want to learn more? 

This is a bite-sized course. If you’re looking for something more in-depth, or if you complete this and want to build your knowledge further, you may be interested in our in-depth e-learning courses, which cover key areas of SEND law in greater detail. 

View our other training courses 

Published: 5th September, 2025

Updated: 4th November, 2025

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Exclusion from school

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Pupils with special educational needs (SEN) are more likely to be excluded/suspended than their peers without SEN. This bite-sized e-learning course gives a clear and practical overview of the law and guidance on exclusion from school, explaining the duties of schools and local authorities and the processes that must be followed.  

Format: Online, self-paced 

Duration: Around 40 minutes 

Includes: Short videos, interactive quizzes and online resources

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What you’ll learn 

This course covers: 

  • The duties schools and local authorities have in relation to exclusion  

  • Directing pupils off-site to improve behaviour   

  • What happens after both a fixed period exclusion/suspension, and a permanent exclusion  

  • The rules relating to exclusion in independent schools and further education 

Please note: this course is intended for families in England. Different legislation applies for families in Wales and Scotland.   

Who is this course for? 

This course is designed for: 

  • Parents and carers of children and young people with SEND 

  • Professionals advising families of children and young people with SEND 

  • Anyone wanting a clear overview of this area of the law

Buy now

Want to learn more? 

This is a bite-sized course. If you’re looking for something more in-depth, or if you complete this and want to build your knowledge further, you may be interested in our in-depth e-learning courses, which cover key areas of SEND law in greater detail. 

View our other training courses

 

Published: 6th September, 2025

Updated: 4th November, 2025

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Understanding home to early years setting, school or college transport

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Supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to receive the education they are entitled to also means understanding their legal rights to home-to-early years setting, school or college transport. This bite-sized e-learning course gives a clear and practical overview of the law and guidance on transport for children and young people with SEND. 

Format: Online, self-paced 

Duration: Around 40 minutes 

Includes: Short videos, interactive quizzes and online resources

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What you’ll learn 

This course introduces you to the legal entitlements children and young people with SEND have to travel arrangements, covering: 

  • The law and statutory guidance that apply 

  • Transport for children under compulsory school age 

  • Transport for compulsory school-age children, including who qualifies as an “eligible child” and what counts as a “relevant educational establishment” 

  • Transport for young people aged 16–25 

  • Applying for travel arrangements and challenging transport decisions 

  • What the law says about transport for children and young people receiving education otherwise than in school 

Please note: this course relates the law as it applies in England. Different legislation applies in Wales and Scotland. 

Who is this course for? 

This course is designed for: 

  • Parents and carers of children and young people with SEND 

  • Professionals advising families of children and young people with SEND 

  • Anyone wanting a clear overview of this area of the law 

Buy now

Want to learn more? 

This is a bite-sized course. If you’re looking for something more in-depth, or if you complete this and want to build your knowledge further, you may be interested in our in depth e-learning courses, which cover key areas of SEND law in greater detail.

View our other training courses

Published: 7th September, 2025

Updated: 5th November, 2025

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