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Designed by SENCOs for SENCOs

Simple solutions for
Access Arrangements
and Inclusion

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Salome Houghton, founder of SEND Assistant

Your Questions

Your Questions Answered

Is SEND Assistant secure?
Yes, very secure. We use industry-standard security protocols to protect all data. Our platform is hosted on AWS with encryption at rest and in transit, ensuring your information is always safe. All SEND Assistant data resides in the London region.
What about the price?
We offer tiered pricing based on the number of candidates, with a price ceiling so you always know the maximum cost. Get in touch for a quote tailored to your school.
Is SEND Assistant JCQ compliant?
Yes. SEND Assistant generates fully JCQ-compliant output for Form 8, Form 8 RF, and Form 9, meeting all the requirements set out by the Joint Council for Qualifications.
What about GDPR?

Data protection isn't just a legal ‘tick-box’ exercise for us. By adhering to the UK GDPR, we ensure that your personal information is treated with the respect and security it deserves. If we collect marketing data it is with your explicit consent and we will never sell this to other parties.

We do not keep data for longer than is necessary, and we are able to provide you with any information we hold, on receiving a Subject Access Request. We will not share your data with any third parties unless legally obliged to do so.

Should you have any questions about this notice, or to request deletion of your data, contact or call 07501 366058. If you wish to register a complaint, please contact SEND Assistant as above. You may also raise a complaint with the Information Commissioner's Office.

Salome Houghton, SENCO and founder of SEND Assistant

A note from our founder

“SEND Assistant was born out of desperation. As a SENCO and Assistant Principal, I had to find a way to manage my workload. I found that Access Arrangements were taking over my life!

I started to consider how technology could be used to streamline SEND documentation, which led to the development of the SEND Assistant app.

I've kept the passion that has driven me for so many years, only now I'm focused on making it possible for other SENCOs to achieve that which attracted us to SEND — improving the daily experiences of children.

As an enterprise, we are small enough to take your business seriously, and large enough to ensure that there will always be a professional on the other side of a call.

We are determined to prevent the burnout of SENCOs. This app provides a lifeline to new SENCOs and Access Arrangements Co-ordinators — even on day one.

Not all SENCOs struggle, but for those that do, SEND Assistant can be a lifeline.”

Salome Houghton

Founder, SEND Assistant

Resources

  • Prep for September - Week 1 - Access Arrangements Audit

    No longer available

    Was available until 14 Aug 2026

    Every school develops its own way of managing Access Arrangements. Over time, those processes often become more complex than they need to be. This audit will help you identify where delays, duplication and unnecessary workload are occurring, so you can focus on improving the areas that will make the biggest difference before the new academic year.

  • Beyond the To-Do List - A Practical Well-being and Resilience Workbook for SENCOs

    Available until 11 Sept 2026

    Beyond the To-Do List is a practical wellbeing workbook designed specifically for SENCOs, recognising the emotional as well as administrative demands of the role. Through guided reflections, wellbeing check-ins, workload and energy audits, boundary-setting exercises and practical planning tools, it helps SENCOs identify sources of pressure and make small, realistic changes to protect their wellbeing.

  • Prep for September - Week 2 - Strategies to address your audit gaps

    No longer available

    Was available until 14 Aug 2026

    To be used in conjunction with our Access arrangements audit, this resource gives strategies on how to deal with bottlenecks and create better systems.

  • Prep for September - Week 3 - Access Arrangements Dashboard

    No longer available

    Was available until 21 Aug 2026

    As part of creating a central hub, we've uploaded a free dashboard and master tracker for you to know exactly where you are in your Access Arrangements process.

  • Prep for September - Week 3 - Master Tracker

    No longer available

    Was available until 21 Aug 2026

    As part of creating a central hub, we've uploaded a free dashboard and master tracker for you to know exactly where you are in your Access Arrangements process.

  • Prep for September - Week 4 - Access Arrangements Calendar

    No longer available

    Was available until 28 Aug 2026

    The 2026 - 2027 Access Arrangements Calendar will help you keep on top of your deadlines, and guide your entire process.

  • Prep for September - Week 5 - JCQ Inspection Kit

    No longer available

    Was available until 28 Aug 2026

    Use the kit to see how prepared you are for JCQ inspection.

  • Cause for Concern

    Not a download. If your school is registered with SEND Assistant, raise a concern about an individual student and it goes straight to your SENCO.

    Cause for Concern