When you have a child with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), thinking about the future can sometimes feel overwhelming. Questions around education, care, housing, independence, and long-term financial wellbeing can weigh heavily on families already managing the demands of everyday life. Many parents ask themselves: How will I continue to support my child’s needs in the future? What happens when they become an adult? How can I plan ahead while still managing today’s costs?...

Planning for the future of a child with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) can feel overwhelming, especially as they approach adulthood. When a young person with additional needs such as autism, Global Developmental Delay (GDD), or complex learning disabilities turns 18, parents lose automatic legal authority to make decisions on their behalf. Without the right legal arrangements, families may face serious barriers in supporting their child’s health, wellbeing, finances, and...

By Lisa Chauhan, Co-Founder of SEND Protect. Raising a child with additional needs comes with daily responsibilities — but one of the most important long-term actions a parent or carer can take is putting the right financial protection in place. A trust is one of the most powerful tools available to safeguard your child’s future, while ensuring their eligibility for vital means-tested benefits is not compromised. In this blog, we explain why a trust — not just a will — is essential for...