@askellieai: Chris Coghlan MP stood up in Parliament in April and spoke about the reality of the SEND crisis — and the devastating impact it can have when children and families are left without the support they need. I spoke with the young man Chris referred to at the time. When I last spoke to him, I was incredibly relieved to hear that he was finally going to get help. But his story matters. Because behind every statistic about SEND are real children, real parents and real families living through this. And right now, with the Save Our Children’s Rights campaign, it’s more important than ever that people understand the magnitude of what is happening and make their voices heard. If you haven’t already, please read and sign the petition through the link in my bio. Whatever happens next with SEND reform, children’s rights and protections must remain at the heart of it. #SaveOurChildrensRights #SENDCrisis #SENDParents #SENDReform #AskEllie
my daughter has always been classified as SEN but never had a ehcp. didn't do well in her gcse. has started college n is struggling so much. college seems to already after 3 weeks want a meeting to discuss concerns. I feel like iv been let down, never been told she could/needed a ehcp n everytime I went n spoke at school felt like I'm a pushy mum.
2026-09-26 18:55:29
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sean cox :
would love to no how all these lovely children seem to be getting this as when i was a child did not here or see as much as i do these day why is this it’s very sad this is happening need to find out why
2026-09-26 16:40:45
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🍫 مها🍫 :
Why is it always empty when these kinds of important debates are being held!?
2026-09-26 08:27:30
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Chaos 2 Cosy :
Look how empty the room is 😢 this is a very serious subject and nobody wants to hear the truth! We need change!
2026-09-26 08:25:27
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SC23___ :
As a mother of two SEN children, there is no help! Everything has to be fought for, everything!
2026-09-26 08:34:23
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mariascozyhome :
It’s a constant battle to get the help. I’m waiting to hear to see if my son has been given a EHCP for secondary school next year. We have to jump through hoops to get them basic help
2026-09-26 18:07:29
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Nat-ify🎶 :
SEN parents need more support !!!
2026-09-26 08:13:23
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Sam :
I’m a mum of a SEN child and at breaking point with fighting for help and keep checking turned away. I’ve asked for help so many times. My son is now getting bigger and stronger. They came out the chat to us and then decided because he was having a good day I didn’t need any help with him and I wasted their time
2026-09-26 16:05:14
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Rose Kahn :
I can’t see the petition I want to sign it definitely
2026-09-26 12:14:43
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garygrange :
Facts. The current system is broken and a disgrace
2026-09-26 08:40:59
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Katrina Knight :
You can hear it in he’s voice that email hit him, but this is so true what he saying
2026-09-26 10:21:16
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Aaron Beedle :
People are taking an awfully long time to realise that the government isn't there to help us.
2026-09-26 09:41:46
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Alex Horsfall :
Unfortunately the big problem is kids who aren't SEN are being sent diagnosis and even sometimes getting diagnosed incorrectly all because a school wanted more funding or a parent thought it was trendy, im sorry but thats the horrible truth and that is what is clogging the system and eventually leading to its collapse in some authorities as they simply cannot keep up. The kids who do really have additional needs aren't having those needs met and just like this case left to rot on the wayside.
What needs to be done and I know it sounds horrible is a far stricter initial screening process, the kids who genuinely in need will get through and hopefully it will catch the ones where they've been sent for whatever reason other than genuine.
You can throw all the funding you want at the system but while people misuse it, it will never cope. Having a SEN kid is not a trend its a lifelong battle for that child.
2026-09-26 09:35:59
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sarahj52 :
The system is broken. It has been gradually getting worse for years.it’s absolutely abhorrent
2026-09-26 10:15:33
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Miranda :
The government don’t care, the local authorities are a law until themselves and the MPs don’t challenge the misconduct or the failing of the care act - they just want the families to do everything themselves and it’s too much.
2026-09-26 16:41:32
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caz :
This broke my heart
2026-09-26 08:20:19
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Gemma :
And now the government is practically turning everyone to attack adhd and autism and saying it’s not worth disability benefits. The news constantly criticises those who are neurodivergent. They make the public believe they are just scrounging money. They do not understand how hard the life is.
2026-09-26 09:03:06
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jay :
As a neurodiverse person, I’ve had to fight for every bit of assistance I’ve got and been let down at every single stage.
2026-09-26 10:48:15
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🩷 ADHD Livv 🩷 :
as a neurodivergant mum to 2 boys with SEND Needs, authorities need to sort their priorities out this cannot continue
2026-09-26 08:20:46
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Raising Magic on the Spectrum :
A story all too familiar
2026-09-26 07:50:10
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Penny :
Shocking. The desperation he must have felt. So sorry I am truly lost for words. Xx
2026-09-26 08:06:39
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RMFQ :
And it will get worse as he gets older because there is zero help for adults with neurodiversity
2026-09-26 17:26:46
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Maxine :
disgusting these families need the love and support of us all
2026-09-26 08:18:29
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HappyDad😊 :
Heart breaking 🥰
2026-09-26 09:15:53
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cat mum :
this is so sad 😞
2026-09-26 08:16:58
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