School Support Letter — ADHD (England) | SEND Code of Practice | Two Versions

Two professionally drafted school support letters for parents of 

children with ADHD in England — in one document. Written by a 

Senior Clinical Psychologist.

Version B (Collaborative) — recommended for most families. 

Child-first structure, warm tone, legal framework included near 

the end for reference. Designed to open a productive conversation 

with school.

Version A (Firm) — for when you have already tried the 

collaborative route. Opens with legal duties under the SEND Code 

of Practice 2015, formal language throughout.

Both versions include:

- How ADHD affects my child — pre-filled with realistic examples 

 to adapt (attention, organisation, emotional regulation)

- Evidence-based adjustments requested — including regulation 

 coaching with link to free resources

- EHC needs assessment request — including parents' right to 

 approach the Local Authority directly

- SENCO contact details table

- Enclosures checklist

- Guidance note on completing and sending

References: Children and Families Act 2014 · SEND Code of 

Practice 2015 · SENDIASS · Equality Act 2010 · JCQ access 

arrangements

Delivered as an editable Word document (.docx). No branding 

on the letter itself — it is yours to send.

Created by Dr John Connolly, Senior Clinical Psychologist 

(HCPC PYL34767). theadhdfamilyguide.com