Multi-award winning · SEND consultants & advocates

Independent SEND consultants and advocates grounded in legal knowledge and lived experience

The SEND Consultancy Group provides independent SEND advice, education and legal advocacy for families navigating EHCPs, appeals, tribunals, and wider education decisions across England.

Our work is grounded in SEND law, shaped by professional experience and informed by a lived understanding of how difficult the system can feel when decisions affect your child’s future.

We support parents and carers who need clear guidance, legally accurate written work, and practical next steps when support is delayed, refused or unclear.

Trusted by families and professionals across England

Real reviews from parents and carers we’ve supported through EHCPs, appeals and Tribunals.

Meet the team

The people behind your case

A multi-disciplinary team uniting education, law, healthcare and lived experience - united by one purpose: protecting every child’s right to a suitable and appropriate education.

Laura A

Lead, Independent SEND Consultant and Advocate

Laura is the Lead SEND Advocate at The SEND Consultancy Group, bringing together professional expertise, specialist SEND law knowledge and lived experience as both a SEND parent and a neurodivergent professional.

With a registered professional healthcare background and extensive experience in independent SEND advocacy, Laura has developed a detailed understanding of the challenges families can face when navigating the SEND system. Her approach is strategic, evidence-led and firmly focused on securing appropriate education and provision for children and young people with SEND.

Meticulous, empathetic and uncompromising in the pursuit of justice for every child.

Laura has completed Advanced IPSEA SEND Law and maintains her professional development through ongoing Education Law training, legal seminars and specialist supervision, ensuring that her knowledge and practice remain current and robust.

Through The SEND Consultancy Group, Laura supports families with clear, practical and legally informed advocacy, helping them to understand their rights, identify the issues that matter and navigate complex SEND processes with greater clarity and confidence.

Laura is also the proud co-founder of Together for SEND, Kent’s largest annual SEND event, bringing together families, professionals, services and organisations from across the SEND community.

Her aim is simple: to ensure families are properly informed, effectively supported and able to secure the education and provision their child needs.

Kate M

Business Manager & Advocate

Kate is a qualified teacher with extensive experience supporting children with SEND. Her approach is rooted in neuro-affirming practice, creating inclusive, nurturing environments where every child feels seen, valued and able to thrive.

With a Psychology degree from the University of York and IPSEA training, Kate combines academic insight with lived experience as a parent of children with SEND. She brings a deep understanding of how diverse neurological profiles shape learning and social development, offering both professional expertise and personal empathy. Kate is also a proud co-founder of Together for SEND — Kent's largest annual SEND event.

Kate is driven by a mission to make systems more inclusive and accessible. Her work is guided by a child-centred ethos, ensuring that every initiative she leads prioritises safety, inclusion and wellbeing while championing the voices of families navigating SEND.

Emily W

SEND Consultant & Advocate

Emily is a qualified teacher and SENCO with extensive experience supporting children and young people with a wide range of SEND needs. Having worked within a specialist school setting for over eight years as a SENCO — including five years as Assistant Headteacher — she has supported pupils with autism, ADHD, anxiety and specific learning difficulties, creating inclusive environments where children feel understood, supported and able to achieve their potential.

With a degree in Psychology and Education, Emily brings both academic knowledge and hands-on experience to her work. Her background in specialist education has given her a strong understanding of the individual challenges children and families may face, and she takes a calm, practical and personalised approach to achieving positive outcomes.

Emily is passionate about advocating for children and young people with SEND and helping families navigate the educational system with confidence. Her work is grounded in empathy, understanding and a commitment to ensuring that every child receives the opportunities and support they deserve.

Laura F

SEND Consultant & Advocate

Laura is a qualified primary school teacher, leader and SENCO with over 20 years’ experience supporting children and families with a wide range of needs. She has worked across mainstream and specialist settings and holds a master’s degree in leading inclusive practice.

With current IPSEA training, Laura has experience supporting families throughout the SEND journey, from assessment to annual review, and has an in-depth understanding of the Children and Families Act and SEN Code of Practice.

As both a professional and a parent, she understands the importance of listening to child and parent voice and is committed to helping families secure education that enables children to flourish.

Every family's circumstances are different.

Our role is to help you understand what matters legally, identify the strongest next step, and move through the process with greater clarity.

We offer focused SEND support tailored to each stage of the process, from early advice through to formal appeals.

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“Within 48 hours she had produced an amended document which clearly showed what needed changing and why.”

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Need clear advice on your next step?

If you're unsure where to begin, or need support with an EHCP, appeal, or SEND decision, we're here to help you understand your options clearly.