Can I be honest with you for a moment?

For so many parents, the hardest part of the SEND journey is not the diagnosis…

It is the paperwork.

The forms. The reports. The endless documents.
The fear of getting it wrong.

And for many, that fear becomes so big that they never even make it to tribunal, despite the fact that 95% of cases that get there are decided in favour of families.

In this episode, I am joined by Stevie Hayes, founder of Bundle Creator—a tool designed to simplify one of the most overwhelming parts of the EHCP journey.

We talk about:

• Why the EHCP and tribunal process feels so complex (and why that is not your fault)
• The hidden “gatekeeping” role of paperwork that stops families in their tracks
• How to break the process down into manageable, bite-sized steps
• The shocking statistic that fewer than 10% of families reach tribunal
• Practical ways to organise evidence, meet deadlines, and feel more in control
• How technology can support neurodivergent parents to navigate a non-neuroaffirming system

This is not about pretending the system is easy.
It is about giving you the tools to face it with clarity, confidence, and support.

Because you are not failing the system.
The system has not been built for you.

And when we change how we approach it, everything begins to shift.

If you have ever felt overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start, this episode is for you.

Stevie Hayes: stevie@bundlecreator.co

Click here for SEND Bundle

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**The local authority is responsible for submitting any bundle to a SEND Tribunal. Parents are best prepared when they understand the constraints and can submit their evidence as a partially completed bundle to the local authority.

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I would genuinely love to hear from you, especially about the topics you would like covered and the guests you would love to hear from in 2026.