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Live workshops and practical guidance for SEND families
SEND Family workshops are designed to help parents and carers understand the decisions that can otherwise feel overwhelming — from Wills and guardianship to trusts, inheritance, Lasting Powers of Attorney and planning for adulthood.
The sessions are practical, jargon-free and focused on helping families understand what matters, what questions to ask and what to consider next.
upcoming events
No upcoming dates currently listed
We are preparing our next programme of SEND Family workshops and webinars.
If you would like to hear when new dates are announced, you can join the SEND Family updates list.
what we cover
What we talk about
Different workshops focus on different parts of future planning, but common themes include:
- Wills and guardianship
- Trusts and inheritance
- Vulnerable beneficiaries
- Lasting Powers of Attorney
- Planning for adulthood
- Benefits and inheritance
- Financial protection
- Making sure important decisions are understood by the wider family
what to expect
What a SEND Family workshop feels like
These are educational sessions, not sales presentations.
You can expect:
- plain-English explanations;
- practical examples;
- time for questions;
- clear next steps;
- no pressure to take action during the session.
People often arrive with several different questions and leave with a much clearer idea of how the pieces fit together.
Who the sessions are for
Who can attend
SEND Family workshops are designed for parents, carers and family members supporting a child or young person with additional needs.
Some sessions are also designed for:
- schools;
- charities;
- parent-carer forums;
- community organisations;
- professionals supporting SEND families.
host a workshop
Bring a SEND Family workshop to your community
SEND Family works with schools, charities, parent-carer forums and other organisations that want to give families practical, accessible education around future planning.
Sessions can be delivered online or in person and can be adapted around the needs of the audience.
stay informed
Hear about new workshops and resources
Join the SEND Family updates list to hear about upcoming events, new guides and practical educational resources.
prefer to start now?
Explore the Family Future Plan
You don’t need to wait for the next workshop. The Family Future Plan can help you see how the key decisions connect and identify what may be worth exploring next.
Educational guidance only
SEND Family provides educational information and general guidance to help families understand their options and plan ahead. It does not provide regulated financial advice or formal legal advice. Individual circumstances vary and specialist advice may be appropriate before taking action.