What this tool does
Listens to your story
The AI asks open questions and lets you talk. It does not rush you. It does not judge. It pieces together the full picture — your child, the timeline, what has failed, and what it has cost you.
Explains your rights in plain English
Most parents do not know the law is on their side. The tool explains what duties the council and school have, what you can do right now, and where to get free legal advice.
Writes a formal complaint letter
If you want one. Led by your real experience, in your voice, backed by law in footnotes. The kind of letter that gets a response.
Connects you with help
IPSEA, SENDIAS, your local MP, Not Fine in School, and more — specific to your area.
What this tool does not do
This is not legal advice. It is AI-generated information based on publicly available legal sources. It may contain errors. Use it at your own risk and verify key points with IPSEA or a solicitor before taking formal action.
It does not diagnose your child. It is not a substitute for professional legal, medical, or psychological support. It covers England only — Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland have different legal frameworks.
Read the full disclaimer.
Who built this
One parent — Nic Whippey — who learned the SEND system the hard way: from a phone, lying in bed during burnout, because their own child was struggling and nobody was helping.
It is powered by prompt engineering with AI, not by an organisation or a legal team. Every time a family uses it, the tool gets better for the next family.
A request: At the end of your conversation, the AI will offer to collect anonymous feedback. Please consider doing this — it genuinely matters. Your experience of what helped, what confused, and what was missing makes the tool better for the next family.
What is still being built
Layer C — a guided tool to help you understand your child’s needs so you can advocate for the right support. Not diagnosing, but giving you the language and framework to describe what you are seeing.
Regional guides — LA-specific processes, contacts, and pathways, built over time from web research and parent knowledge.
Important: The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill may change some SEND provisions. This tool is current as of February 2026. Check IPSEA for the latest.