1 in 5
pupils in England now need SEND support
BBC News, June 2025
SpektraBot™
Your SEND questions, answered
Confusing letters from the council? Searching for strategies at midnight? You don't have to figure it out alone. Get clear, trusted guidance on EHCPs, classroom strategies, and your rights – whenever you need it, in plain English.
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Built by people who understand your journey
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Meets all UK safeguarding and data protection standards
Designed for you
SpektraBot was built with your wellbeing in mind. Every design choice reflects our commitment to creating a safe, accessible, and empowering space.
Universal Design for Learning
Multiple ways to get help: type your question, upload documents, or use quick action buttons. Choose plain English or detailed legal explanations. Your choice, your pace.
Trauma-Informed Approach
We validate your feelings first, provide predictable responses, and never judge. Take breaks anytime. Pause conversations and come back when ready. You're in control.
Privacy-First
Your conversations stay private. UK GDPR compliant with 90-day data retention. We never share your information. Delete your history anytime. You decide what we keep.
Accessible by Design
WCAG 2.2 Level AA compliant. Works with screen readers, keyboard navigation, and includes cognitive accessibility features. Designed for everyone, including neurodivergent users.
What a conversation looks like
I'm so frustrated with my child's school. They keep delaying the EHCP assessment. It's been 6 months and nothing's happening.
That's incredibly frustrating, and your feelings are completely valid. Many families experience delays in EHCP assessments, and it can feel like you're being ignored.
By law, councils must complete EHCP assessments within 20 weeks. If it's been 6 months, they're in breach of their statutory duty.
Here's what you can do:
- •Send a formal complaint to your council citing the 20-week deadline
- •Contact your local SENDIASS for free, independent support
- •If no response, you can appeal to the SEND Tribunal
Would you like me to help you draft a complaint letter?
Notice how SpektraBot validates your feelings before offering practical guidance
What to expect when you chat
Transparency matters. Here's how SpektraBot works and when you'll need a real expert.
Get started instantly with quick actions
No need to figure out what to ask. Just click:
I'm an AI assistant, not a human expert
I'm trained on UK SEND law, the SEND Code of Practice 2015, and evidence-based educational research. I can explain complex terms, suggest next steps, and help you understand your rights.
But I'm not a substitute for professional advice. For medical diagnoses, legal representation, or urgent safeguarding concerns, you'll need a qualified professional.
I'll suggest connecting with real experts when needed
When your question needs human judgement, specialist knowledge, or urgent action, I'll be honest about it. You'll see clear prompts like:
"This situation needs input from a qualified educational psychologist. I can help you find one in your area or draft a referral request to your school's SENCO."
You'll always have the option to contact SENDIASS (free, independent SEND advice) or other specialist organisations directly from the chat.
You're always in control
- Pause conversations anytime and come back when ready
- Choose simple explanations or detailed legal context
- Delete your conversation history whenever you want
- Skip to a real person if the AI isn't helpful
SEND support is in crisis
Families and schools are being let down. The numbers speak for themselves.
50 weeks
average wait for SEND tribunal hearings
Amaze SENDIASS, 2025
96%
of SEND complaints upheld against councils
Sky News, July 2025
£8bn
projected council deficit by 2027
Institute for Fiscal Studies, Dec 2024
The system is broken. You shouldn't have to be an expert to get help.
2/3
of SENCOs say their workload is unmanageable most or all of the time
You're doing the work of three people
75%
of children with SEND notice their parents feeling more stressed
Your worry is real, and you're not alone
68%
of children with SEND feel lonely compared to 52% without
Too many children face this alone
You deserve answers when you need them.
"AI for my child? I'm not sure about this..."
We hear you. The idea of AI in education - especially for children with SEND - can feel overwhelming, even unsettling. You want support, not another thing to worry about.
Here's what SpektraBot actually does: it's a knowledgeable assistant, not a replacement for the professionals you trust.
Think of it as having access to someone who's read every SEND Code of Practice, every guidance document, every support strategy. Available when you need it, at 2am or during a difficult moment at school.
But SpektraBot knows its limits. If your question needs a real educational psychologist, SENCO, or medical professional, it will tell you that clearly.
Your conversations are private, encrypted, and fully GDPR compliant. We follow UK safeguarding law to the letter.
SpektraBot doesn't make decisions about your child - you do. It just gives you the information and support to make those decisions with more confidence and less exhaustion.
GDPR compliantUK safeguarding lawKnows its limits
Meet your AI-powered SEND assistant
SpektraBot is a friendly, knowledgeable AI chatbot specifically trained on UK SEND law, government guidance, and evidence-based classroom strategies. Think of it as having an expert friend who's always available to answer your questions, explain confusing documents, or suggest practical approaches – without the wait times, jargon, or judgement.
Unlike searching through endless Google results or waiting days for email responses, SpektraBot gives you clear, trusted answers in seconds. It's been designed with input from parents, teachers, and SEND specialists to understand exactly what you need.
24/7 availability
Get help at 3am or 3pm, whenever you need it
Plain English explanations
No confusing jargon or legal-speak
Trained on UK SEND law
Understands EHCPs, the SEND Code of Practice, and your rights
Practical classroom strategies
Evidence-based approaches you can use tomorrow
Document help
Copy and paste letters or reports, and get clear explanations
Draft responses
Need to write to school or the council? Get help crafting professional replies
Getting help is as easy as having a conversation
No special skills required – just ask your question naturally
1
Ask your question
Type or speak naturally – no need for special phrasing. "What should I do about..." or "Can you explain..." works perfectly.
2
Get instant guidance
SpektraBot understands context and provides clear, actionable answers based on trusted sources and current UK legislation.
3
Keep the conversation going
Ask follow-up questions, request examples, or dive deeper into any topic. SpektraBot remembers your conversation, so you don't need to repeat yourself.
Built for everyone in the SEND community
With 50-week tribunal waits and overstretched services, you need answers now - not months from now
For Parents and Carers
- Understand your child's EHCP and what it really means
- Know your rights and how to challenge decisions
- Get strategies for managing behaviour, sleep, and daily routines
- Draft letters to schools or local authorities
- Understand medical or educational reports in plain English
For Teachers and SENCOs
- Quick access to evidence-based classroom strategies
- Support for specific needs (autism, dyslexia, ADHD, etc.)
- Help drafting SEN Support plans and reports
- Guidance on legal requirements and the SEND Code of Practice
- Save time on paperwork and admin queries
Evidence-based support that works
SpektraBot isn't just another chatbot. It's built on rigorous research showing that AI-powered educational assistants can significantly improve support and outcomes when designed thoughtfully.
What the research tells us:
- AI chatbots in education show positive effects on learning outcomes
- 24/7 availability removes barriers for underserved families
- Students value AI for breaking down complicated concepts
- Instant feedback enhances engagement and outcomes
What makes SpektraBot different:
- Trained specifically on UK SEND legislation – not generic AI
- Co-designed with parents, teachers, and SEND specialists
- Transparent about limitations – tells you when to seek professional advice
- Privacy-focused – conversations are private and secure
Important: SpektraBot provides information and guidance based on trusted sources. It's here to support and empower you, not replace qualified professionals. For critical decisions, always double-check with specialist advisors.
Research sources:
- BBC News (2025). One in five pupils now have special educational needs
- National Audit Office (2024). Support for pupils with special educational needs
- Institute for Fiscal Studies (2024). The looming SEND funding crisis
- House of Commons Education Committee (2025). SEND reform inquiry evidence
- Amaze SENDIASS (2025). Tribunal waiting times and outcomes data
Your information is safe with us
We take your privacy seriously. Here's our promise:
Private conversations
We don't share your data with third parties
Secure encryption
All communications are encrypted
No data selling
Never sold to advertisers or marketing companies
GDPR compliant
We follow all UK data protection regulations
You're in control
Delete your conversation history anytime
90-day retention
Data automatically deleted after 90 days
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