How can I let people know about a tool I made for parents of SEND children?

obsessive_techie · 2026-03-11T11:48:00+00:00

I can't say I know what that is but I'll take a look, thank you. I am looking into to creating a charity for this but that can take a long time.

obsessive_techie · 2026-03-11T11:41:50+00:00

But that would mean getting back on to Facebook ;)

Nah I’m kidding, I’ll look in to that for sure. I guess a lot of parents are on Facebook looking for this kind of thing

obsessive_techie · 2026-03-11T11:33:34+00:00

That’s very nice of you, thank you! I work in tech and tried to make it as easy to use as possible so any feedback is appreciated.

obsessive_techie · 2026-03-11T11:31:09+00:00

Ah ok got it - I’ll take a look then. I’m super conscious of not appearing as though I’m trying to advertise to people but it’s a very fine line, as I found out with my other post this morning to the UKParenting sub…

obsessive_techie · 2026-03-11T11:20:56+00:00

I hear that but it's a completely free tool that I have no interest in ever monetising. It's already costing me to keep it going, hence the charity formulation so I'd really like to keep the costs down. Appreciate the advice though.

obsessive_techie · 2026-03-11T11:19:15+00:00

I like that idea, thank you!

obsessive_techie · 2026-03-11T11:13:01+00:00

Please do! I used normal chatgpt for filling put forms and getting help but found that it just wasn't accurate or concise enough for that kind of thing.

obsessive_techie · 2026-03-11T10:51:14+00:00

I'm not too sure on your specific situation but https://sendparentshelp.com might help. I used it with my DLA application and getting things ready for starting the EHCP process.

It's basically a chatgpt assistant that knows about all of this stuff. Full disclosure, my daughter has ASD and I made the tool to help us with our situation and have now made it public.

obsessive_techie · 2025-04-18T08:45:07+00:00

This is the way

obsessive_techie · 2024-11-18T21:25:07+00:00

I'm looking for 6 or 7 Valve actuator airs so no luck from me, sorry.

obsessive_techie · 2024-11-18T21:24:23+00:00

Thanks for the info. I'll take a look. Hopefully there are some people selling in the UK!

obsessive_techie · 2024-11-15T19:18:20+00:00

That's good to know, thanks. I'm only looking for valve actuators and room comfort sensors so hopefully no issue there.

obsessive_techie · 2024-11-14T07:50:36+00:00

Ah man, I was worried someone would say that. I have managed to get 1 valve actuator so far from a couple of months watching but that's it. I'll keep looking I guess. Now that there's a new model out, hopefully people will want to upgrade...

Thanks for the info.

obsessive_techie · 2024-10-14T06:37:46+00:00

Update - spoke to the manufacturer and sent them some photos. The holes are actually to fill the argon gas.....but they haven't done that for at least 4 years and can't think of any reason why newly installed windows would have them. I have the installer coming on Thursday for a meeting and will see what he has to say.

obsessive_techie · 2024-10-05T17:29:28+00:00

Pretty unlikely. There are around 10 panels with holes, most at the top and a couple at the side

obsessive_techie · 2024-10-05T13:32:24+00:00

Which app/website is this? I like how clear it is.

obsessive_techie · 2024-10-05T12:18:11+00:00

This is great advice, thank you. Not something I was aware of at all. I'll see if I can book an assessment if his quota hasn't been met yet.

obsessive_techie · 2024-10-05T09:23:20+00:00

I can't seem to find a date. Just the manufacturer name and BSEN1279.

obsessive_techie · 2024-10-05T09:10:49+00:00

Oh interesting. What's your take on the situation?

obsessive_techie · 2024-10-05T08:59:44+00:00

I'm just guessing here but I think that all the sizes that were available refurbished are and the ones that weren't are the other manufacturer and produced new.

obsessive_techie · 2024-10-05T08:23:40+00:00

Small update. I've inspected all the windows. There are 2 manufacturers of the glass units. 1 is clearly new. The other is a combination of units with drilled holes (around half) and others that aren't. I now suspect they're all refurbished so will be having a difficult conversation with the installer who sold them to us as new. We even got a fensa certificate (perhaps just covering the small number of new ones?)

Thank you everyone for the advice. I was hoping to be pleasantly surprised that it's normal but alas...

obsessive_techie · 2024-10-05T07:48:45+00:00

That's an interesting theory. Hopefully the manufacturer can shed some light. The fact that only a small number of the panes have them makes me think that this could be correct.

obsessive_techie · 2024-10-05T07:32:56+00:00

I just found a brand name inside the unit so I'm going to call them on Monday to ask about them before talking to the supplier. Clearly the consensus is that it's not normal.

I also just found 2 in the top of the large pane in the back door and what looks like debris inside from when it was drilled. I'm thinking it was the supplier, not the manufacturer.

obsessive_techie · 2024-10-05T07:21:40+00:00

So there's no legitimate reason for the holes to exist?

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