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MULTI-AWARD WINNING SEND CONSULTANTs & ADVOCATES for families across England
Independent SEND advice and advocacy for families navigating EHCPs, appeals, Tribunals and SEN support
Providing specialist advice to parents and carers of children with SEND to navigate the education system - firmly grounded in SEND Law
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Multi-Award Winning
DBS Checked and Safeguarding Trained
IPSEA Level 3 Advanced (as a minimum)
Health, Education and Law Backgrounds
You are not alone in this
Many families reach out when they feel unheard, delayed, or unsure what comes next
You may already have raised concerns, asked questions or tried to work with school and your Local Authority.
Yet you still feel unsure what should happen next or whether the support in place is enough.
Families often come to us when…
They've been told an EHC needs assessment will not be carried out.
An EHCP doesn't accurately reflect their child's need or provision.
Annual review recommendations have not led to meaningful change.
Decisions have been delayed or refused without clear reason.
Reports, evidence and statutory deadlines feel difficult to manage.
They want support writing an EHC needs assessment request
They want their EHCP draft checked
They want to appeal or want to legally challenge their LA
Know your deadlines
Just some of the key statutory timelines every parent should know
20weeks
Maximum legal timeframe for issuing an EHCP.
15days
To comment on a draft EHCP
2month
To appeal to the SEND Tribunal after a final decision letter
Knowing these deadlines helps you act at the right time and avoid missed opportunities to challenge decisions.
Our SEND consultancy & advocacy services
How we support families
We offer focused SEND support tailored to each stage of the process, from early advice through to formal appeals.
EHCP Support
Support at every stage of the EHCP process, from requesting an EHC needs assessment to reviewing draft plans and preparing for annual reviews.
Or support meetings with schools
SEND Tribunal Appeals
Support challenging refusals, unsuitable provision and decisions made by Local Authorities that do not reflect your child’s needs.
Tribunal Support and Representation
Preparation, written support and strategic guidance for mediation, tribunal cases and legal correspondence.
Support with grounds of appeal, SEND Tribunal paperwork, Working Document, Content/Placement appeals including EOTIS support and provision mapping
SEND Advice and Advocacy
Flexible advice when you need clarity, written guidance, or support understanding what your child's rights and legal entitlements are.
Pre-Action Protocol Letter
A pre-action protocol letter is a formal legal letter that puts a Local Authority on notice that you intend to take legal action if they fail to comply with their statutory duties.
We draft legally grounded letters that set out the relevant law, identify the breach and set a clear deadline for the LA to respond.
What families say
Trusted by families across England
Real reviews from parents and carers we've supported through EHCPs, appeals and Tribunals.
★★★★★
“Within 48 hours she had produced an amended document which clearly showed what needed changing and why.”
Kayleigh Davies
Parent we supported
Led by lived experience
Parents & carers of SEND children
Why families choose us
Trusted support, grounded in SEND law - Multi-Award winning SEND Advocates
We combine legal knowledge, professional experience and a clear understanding of how difficult the SEND process can feel.
Independent SEND consultants and professional advocates.
Qualified backgrounds in education, law and health - including IPSEA Level 3 Advanced SEND Law, non-practising barristers, registered healthcare professionals, qualified teachers, SENDCOs and welfare advisors.
Lived experience as parents and carers of children and young people with SEND.
We support families across England with advice that is precise, child-centred, and grounded in the legal framework that protects your child’s educational rights.
Our aim is simple, to help you understand what matters, strengthen your case, and move forward with clarity.
Free download
7 Things to Check Before You Accept a Draft EHCP
A practical guide to help you identify unclear wording, missing provision, and the key sections that matter before your EHCP is finalised.
SEND GUIDANCE
Helpful guidance for families navigating SEND
Here when you're ready
Need clear advice on your next step?
If you are unsure where to begin or need support with an EHCP, appeal, tribunal or SEND advice, we are here to help you understand your options clearly.
After receiving our advice you will feel empowered and come away with a clear plan of next steps.
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