School of Diversity
Free Parent Hub
Practical support for your child — with or without a diagnosis.
Find guidance, learning modules and resources to help you understand your child’s needs and take your next step. Explore support for home, school and everyday life, including SEND, ADHD, autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, EHCPs and DLA.
Whether you are noticing the first signs of difficulty, waiting for an assessment or looking for better support, you are welcome here.
Start with your family’s needs
What would help your family today?
Choose the situation that feels most relevant. These are starting points, not stages you must complete in order. You can explore more than one route.
I’m worried about my child
Understand concerns about learning, attention, communication, emotions or sensory needs, and prepare for a conversation with school.
Start with SEN support guidance →My child needs more help at school
Explore school support, meetings, support plans and practical adjustments. Find ways to explain what your child needs and what helps.
Explore school support →I need practical strategies
Find learning modules covering support at home, at school, out in public and online, for children and teenagers.
Explore free modules →We’re exploring ADHD or autism
Find parent guidance on ADHD and autism, assessment information and supporting your child.
ADHD parent guidance →Autism parent guidance →
Reading, writing or maths is difficult
Explore dyslexia and dyscalculia modules to help you understand learning differences and support your child or teenager.
Explore learning support modules →School support is not enough
Understand Education, Health and Care Plans, assessment requests and evidence, or find guidance for reviewing an existing plan.
Read the EHCP parent guide →I want to understand DLA
Explore Disability Living Allowance guidance and how to describe your child’s care, supervision and mobility needs.
Read the DLA parent guide →I need templates or checklists
Find resources to help you organise concerns, prepare for meetings and gather information about your child’s support.
Browse templates and checklists →I’d like to browse the resources
Take your time exploring parent guidance and resources. Start with one topic and return whenever your family needs something different.
Browse parent resources →Meet Joanne
A personal introduction from Joanne
Watch Joanne’s video, then explore the guidance and learning modules that feel most useful for your family.
You do not need to work everything out today. Begin with one concern, one resource or one practical next step.
Explore free parent modulesFree parent learning
Choose your free support module
Explore guidance for children and teenagers across home, school, public spaces and online life. Choose a module that feels relevant to your child’s needs. A diagnosis is not required.
Choose Child or Teenager under the topic you want. Each button opens registration for that free module. If you already have an account, sign in using your existing details.
ADHD parent support
Build your understanding of ADHD and explore practical guidance for supporting your child across everyday settings.
Autism parent support
Explore autism guidance and practical strategies to help you understand and support your child’s individual needs.
This membership may be labelled “ASD” during registration.
Dyslexia parent support
Develop your understanding of dyslexia and explore guidance for supporting your child’s learning and everyday experiences.
Dyscalculia parent support
Explore dyscalculia guidance and practical approaches to supporting your child with number-related difficulties.
Looking for adult resources? Ask us about adult modules.
Questions parents often ask
Does my child need a diagnosis?
No. You can explore the guidance and free modules whether your child has a diagnosis, is waiting for assessment or you are beginning to understand their needs.
What can I access without registering?
You can browse public parent guidance and resource pages without a membership. Registration is required for the free member learning modules. Some specialist resources have separate charges, which are explained on their pages.
How do I choose a free module?
Choose the Child or Teenager button for your preferred topic and complete registration. If you already have an account, sign in using your existing details.
Do I have to purchase personalised support?
No. Paid services and Beyond Diagnosis are optional. You can use the free guidance and your free membership module without purchasing those services.
What if I do not know where to start?
Start with the situation that feels most relevant in “Find your next step”. You do not need to read everything or explore the routes in a particular order.
EHCP and SEN support guidance here focuses on England. Education and benefits arrangements differ across the UK; check which system applies to your family.