Question of the Week 30
What area of SEND is your biggest priority right now?
@everyone We know different families are facing different challenges. We’d like to understand what is taking up most of your time, energy or headspace at the moment.
Use the post reaction emojis to vote:
Like – EHCPs or Annual Reviews
Love – School or SEN Support
Wow – Communication from services
Sad – Health assessments or long waits
Care – I feel confused or overwhelmed by the whole SEND process
Something else? Tell us in the comments if you feel comfortable.
Your answers help Parent Carer Forum Devon understand where families most need support, information or focus at the moment.
Every voice matters 
Connect • Empower • Influence
Follow the link to see the original post on our Facebook Group
Here is what you told us
The biggest area of concern was EHCPs and Annual Reviews, with 40% of responses. But families also highlighted pressures around school or SEN Support, communication from services, and feeling confused or overwhelmed by the whole SEND process.
The comments added even more depth. Families spoke about:
- feeling overwhelmed by the system
- poor or non-existent communication
- problems with EHCP assessments and provision
- worries about Post-16 support, transport, and transition to adult services
- anxiety about possible cuts or legal changes
- the need for clearer advice, local support, and opportunities for connection
Overall, the message is clear: families are facing pressure across many parts of the SEND system, and many feel they are having to fight too hard for the right support.
Post 16. All support seems to disappear
Communication is currently non existent from the LA, even Ofsted have replied quicker
I am repeatedly hearing from families that no one is answering.
completely overwhelmed by the whole system
The system is working against our children and not for them! Like its meant to!
Barriers everywhere! In every service.
Tbh my biggest concern is the talk about cuts and law changes. We’ve finally got to a good place and I’m terrified of it being taken away.
