Disclaimer

What this tool is

The SEND Rights Helper is an AI-powered information tool built by an individual parent using prompt engineering. It provides general information about special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) law in England, based on publicly available legal sources.

What this tool is not

• Not legal advice. The information provided is general in nature. It does not take into account your specific circumstances in the way a solicitor would. It may be incomplete, out of date, or incorrect.
• Not a legal service. Nic Whippey is not a solicitor, barrister, or legal professional. This tool is not regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority or any legal body.
• Not a medical or diagnostic tool. It does not diagnose children. It does not provide medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice.
• Not a substitute for professional support. If your child is in crisis, contact your GP, CAMHS, or in an emergency call 999.

Accuracy

This tool is powered by AI (Claude, by Anthropic). AI can and does make mistakes. The legal information provided may be:

• Incomplete — it may not cover every aspect of your situation
• Outdated — the law changes, and the tool may not reflect the very latest position
• Incorrect — AI can misinterpret or misstate legal provisions

Always verify key points before taking formal action. The best free source of SEND legal advice is IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice).

England only

This tool covers the law in England only. Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland each have different legal frameworks for SEND. If you are not in England, this tool is not designed for your situation.

Financial remedy figures

Where the tool mentions financial remedies (e.g. Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman payments), these are based on published LGSCO guidance and recent decisions. Individual outcomes vary significantly. The figures mentioned are not guarantees.

Pending legislation

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill may change some SEND provisions. This tool is current as of February 2026. Check IPSEA and Special Needs Jungle for updates.

Complaint letters

If the tool helps you draft a complaint letter, that letter reflects your account of events as shared in the conversation. It is your responsibility to check the letter for accuracy before sending it. The tool does not verify facts, dates, or claims — it structures what you tell it.

Consider having someone you trust read the letter before sending, and consider contacting IPSEA or your local SENDIAS for a second opinion on the legal points.

Third-party services

This tool links to and references third-party organisations (IPSEA, SENDIAS, Not Fine in School, etc.). We are not affiliated with these organisations and are not responsible for their content, advice, or services. Links are provided because we believe they are helpful — verify them independently.

Liability

The SEND Rights Helper is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. Nic Whippey accepts no liability for any loss, damage, or adverse outcome arising from the use of this tool or reliance on its outputs. Use it at your own risk.

Your responsibility

By using this tool, you accept that:

• You will verify important information before acting on it
• You will seek professional legal advice for significant decisions
• You understand the tool may contain errors
• You are responsible for the accuracy of any letters you send

Contact

If you have concerns about this tool or notice an error, please contact: empowertech.send@gmail.com