School of Diversity · Free Parent Hub
Free Parent Hub: support starts with your child’s needs.
Practical guidance, resources and next steps to help you support your child — with or without a diagnosis.
Perhaps school is becoming difficult, everyday routines feel overwhelming, or you are unsure what to ask for next. Start where you are. Find support for children and teenagers at home, in education, out in public and online.
Browse public guidance now. Free registration is required for member modules.
Find your next step
What would help your family today?
You do not need to know the right terminology or choose a diagnosis. These are starting points, not stages you must complete in order. More than one may be relevant.
I’m worried about my child
Make sense of concerns about learning, communication, attention, emotions or sensory needs, and prepare for a conversation with school.
Start with SEN Support guidance →My child needs more help at school
Understand school support plans, meetings and practical adjustments. Find ways to explain what your child finds difficult and what helps.
Explore school support →I need practical strategies
Explore your child’s needs at home, at school, out in public and online, with free learning modules for children and teenagers.
Explore free learning modules →We’re exploring ADHD or autism
Find parent guidance on ADHD and autism, including assessment information and supporting your child’s needs.
ADHD parent guidance →Autism parent guidance →
School support is not enough
Explore Education, Health and Care Plans, understand the assessment process and find guidance on gathering evidence and taking the next step.
Explore EHCP guidance →We already have an EHCP
Find guidance to help you understand your child’s plan, check their support and prepare for reviews, transitions or concerns about provision.
Understand your child’s EHCP →I want to understand DLA
Explore Disability Living Allowance guidance and how to describe your child’s everyday care, supervision and mobility needs.
Read the DLA parent guide →Reading, writing or maths is difficult
Explore free dyslexia and dyscalculia learning modules to build your understanding and find practical support for your child or teenager.
Find a relevant learning module →We have a diagnosis — what next?
Explore ADHD or autism guidance and free modules to help you connect your child’s needs with everyday support.
Start with free parent modules →Free parent learning modules
Understand your child. Build your confidence.
Our free learning modules bring together guidance on ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyscalculia. Choose the child or teenager module that feels most relevant to your family.
You can explore relevant strategies while understanding your child’s needs or waiting for assessment. Work through the guidance at your own pace and return whenever you need.
Choose a free child or teen moduleSelect a level marked “Free” on the membership page. Optional paid pathways are also listed there.
Support across everyday settings
- At home: understand needs and explore practical ways to support everyday routines.
- At school: connect your child’s needs with conversations about learning and support.
- Out in public: explore strategies for everyday activities and shared spaces.
- Online: support your child as they navigate digital environments.
This hub focuses on parents and carers. Existing adult modules remain available through the membership selection page.
Browse at your own pace
Useful resources, when you need them.
Parent guides and videos
Explore explanations and practical guidance across SEND, neurodiversity and education.
Browse parent resources →Templates and checklists
Find tools to help organise your thoughts, record concerns and prepare for meetings or EHCP paperwork.
Explore templates and checklists →SEND and school guidance
Build your understanding of SEN Support and find guidance for conversations about your child’s education.
Read SEN Support guidance →Public guides and free member modules sit alongside optional paid resources and services. Check the information on each resource page before choosing.
Start small
Not sure where to begin?
Think about one difficulty that is making life harder for your child right now.
- Write down a recent example and your child’s own view, where possible.
- Note what helped, what made things harder and what support is already in place.
- Choose one relevant guide or module, then identify a practical step to try or a question to ask.
You do not need to read everything today. Come back as your family’s priorities change.
Find my starting pointYour questions
Questions parents often ask
Does my child need a diagnosis to use the hub?
No. You can explore the hub and free learning modules whether your child has a diagnosis, is waiting for assessment or you are beginning to understand their needs.
Is the Parent Hub free?
You can browse public guidance without registering. Free member modules require registration and selection of a free membership level. Personalised services, paid pathways and some specialist resources have separate charges.
Is this only for ADHD and autism?
No. The hub connects SEND, school support, EHCP and DLA guidance with modules on ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyscalculia. Start with the support your child needs.
Can I use the hub for a teenager?
Yes. It is a starting point for parents and carers supporting children and teenagers. Choose guidance relevant to your young person’s age, needs and circumstances.
Where should I start if I feel overwhelmed?
Choose one situation in “Find your next step”. You do not need to read everything or work through the routes in order. If you want help choosing personalised support, contact us.
EHCP and SEN Support guidance here focuses on England. Education and benefits arrangements differ across the UK; check which system applies to your family.