Stories, watch lists, and real talk for SEN families and the people who support them — from the team behind Fill My Form Direct.
288,800 teaching assistants support English schools — many on term-time contracts with no sick pay in the holidays. What that means for SEND children, backed by the data.
July 2026 Practical GuideAround two-thirds of DLA and PIP appeals are won at tribunal. Most families give up after the first refusal — the data says that's exactly the wrong moment to stop.
July 2026 Practical GuideAirports, unfamiliar beds, and changed routines can overwhelm sensory-sensitive children on holiday. What to pack, what to ask for, and the free Sunflower Lanyard scheme that can help.
July 2026 Practical GuideQueues, noise, and crowds can wear a sensory system down fast. A guide to the Merlin Ride Access Pass, the Access Card, and practical kit for theme parks and days out.
July 2026 Practical GuideNew classroom, new noise, new routine — practical sensory equipment and classroom adjustments that can make September easier for SEND children.
July 2026 Practical GuideThe Sunflower Lanyard, Access Card, Blue Light Card and Merlin Ride Access Pass, explained plainly: what each one actually is, who qualifies, and where it's recognised.
July 2026 Watch List20 films that get disability and additional needs right — with the true stories behind the ones based on real people.
July 2026More stories from the world FMFD families actually live in — subscribe on Instagram to hear first.