About us: built by SEND families, for SEND families

Why we exist

When a child is diagnosed, or when you first suspect something, the world can suddenly feel very lonely. The forms are confusing, the waiting lists are long, and the people around you don’t always understand. The thing that helps most is talking to someone who has been there.

SEN2gether brings those people together. It’s a private, moderated community where parents and carers share what works, ask the questions they can’t ask anywhere else, and find the local connections and guidance that make the hard days a bit easier.

What we believe

No parent should feel alone on this journey. Lived experience is expertise. And with the right people around you, even the hardest days are a little easier to carry.

SEN2gether is a Community Interest Company, a social enterprise built so our mission always comes first. We’re SEN2GETHERUK CIC, registered in England and Wales (company number 17014484). As a CIC we’re bound by a legal asset lock, enforced by the CIC Regulator, so any surplus is reinvested in supporting SEND families and can never be taken as private profit.

The values behind everything we build

Kindness first

Every conversation is gently moderated. A no-judgement space, always.

Lived experience

The most valuable guidance comes from parents and carers who’ve walked the path.

Safe and private

Your family’s privacy matters. Share only what you choose.

Why we started

As a mother of a child with autism, Nisha understands first-hand how isolating and overwhelming the SEN journey can feel. SEN2gether was born from a desire to make sure no parent feels alone in that journey.

NishaCo-Founder & Mother

Kate's daughter inspired her to challenge the way society views neurodiverse children. SEN2gether is her way of building a more inclusive world — one conversation, one connection, one family at a time.

KateCo-Founder & Mother

A small team with real lived experience

We’re parents, carers and specialists, most of us raising SEND children ourselves. This isn’t a product we imagined; it’s the support we wished we’d had.

Nisha

Co-Founder, Health & Wellbeing Specialist

Working within children and adult mental health services as well as offender rehabilitation, Nisha brings a wealth of knowledge, expertise, and compassion to her work. Her career has been dedicated to promoting health and wellbeing while championing mental health awareness.

As the mother of a daughter with autism, Nisha offers a unique and deeply personal perspective. Her professional expertise, combined with her passion for holistic wellness, makes her a trusted and empathetic advocate for families. Nisha's on-going dedication and commitment to supporting others, ensures that she remains a reliable and understanding companion for those navigating similar journeys.

Kate

Co-Founder & Autism Advocate

She's a fierce advocate for special needs families, especially those with autism. Inspired by her own journey as a mother to a child with autism, Kate's mission is to create awareness and shape society into a place where neurodiverse individuals are celebrated and embraced.

Her personal experience has given her a unique perspective on the world. Every day, she's inspired by the challenges and joys of raising a child with unique communication abilities. This journey has ignited her passion for promoting understanding and fostering a true sense of belonging for everyone regardless of their differences.

Saira

Co-Founder, Data Protection & Advocacy

Saira is a dynamic professional driven by a deep passion for supporting the community. A pivotal, life-changing experience recently inspired her to take action and champion meaningful change. Her time living in the UAE has offered her a unique perspective, fostering both personal and professional growth.

Witnessing the country's strong commitment to inclusion has further strengthened her dedication to advocacy. With a specialisation in data protection, Saira has built a successful career managing the complexities of regulatory changes across corporate and government sectors on an international level.

Max

Co-Founder & CTO

Max builds the SEN2gether app and website. As a dad of children with special educational needs, he knows first-hand how hard it can be to find the right information and support, and how much it helps to hear from families who’ve been there.

He turns what the team and our members have lived through into tools families can actually use, from the app and SENChat to the school finder and the guides on this website.

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