EHCP Help / Advice & next steps
School anxiety and SEND
School concerns can feel difficult to untangle. Start with the main issue, the support already in place and one clear next question.
Quick answer
Explore possible triggers and support conversations with school. Start by asking school what is happening now, what has been tried and what will be reviewed next.
What this means
Explore possible triggers and support conversations with school. This is general information and does not replace school, SENDIASS, legal, medical or local authority advice.
Support may involve classroom adjustments, SEN support, pastoral help, further assessment or clearer communication and review.
Keeping a simple record can make it easier to understand what has happened and what should happen next.
What to do next
Things to check
Questions to ask
Local Northamptonshire route
Check the Northamptonshire Local Offer and relevant local SENDIASS route for free, impartial information.
Free support and useful links
Professional help is available if you need it
Professional help is optional. Free school and SENDIASS conversations may be useful starting points.
What happens next?
Your next step depends on what support is already in place and whether needs remain unmet. Keep records and review agreed actions.
Support that may help
Class teacher or tutor · School SENCO · SENDIASS · Educational psychologist · Independent SEND adviser
Helpful free resources
SEND Compass provides general information to help families understand possible next steps. It does not replace legal, medical or local authority advice.