Families
EHCP support

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EHCPs - Needs Assessment application advice and application support

Challenging LA decisions; submitting appeals and using the law to help you

Behaviour observations and reporting - advice for families, schools and EHCP / EHCNA processes

Online meetings arranged at times to suit you

Clear, impartial advice

Template letters, letter writing and application proof reading available

SEND and your child

If your child has SEND, they are likely to need additional support at school. This can vary from low level strategies which are built into their everyday teaching right through to needs which are complex and are best met in a specialist setting.

You may feel that your child needs an EHCP and would like an assessment but are not sure how to go about this process. You may have started this process and need to appeal a Local Authority (LA) decision.

I have been a SENCO (twice) and also worked in both the mainstream and specialist sector for over 20 years. I am a strong advocate of using the law (which overrides LA policy) to support families and schools in getting the best for young people.

I know that SEND processes can feel overwhelming, especially when it is something that as a parent you will probably only go through once and therefore have no experience of. I have supported many families through the EHCP process and am known for providing clear advice and giving "straight up" answers to any questions you may have.

SEND Support for Families

Your child is unique.

To help me understand how I can best support you and your child, please contact me to arrange a 30 minute complimentary "virtual coffee".

I will always go through options with you regarding how we can work together and there will never be any pressure to book there and then. I would rather you take the time you need to make a decision that is in your child's best interests.

There is no charge for travel in the Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes area. I work nationwide and will discuss travel costs to other areas in your connection call.

School-based Behaviour Observation and Report: £400

🦉An observation of your child in school (2 hours covering lesson and a break/lunch time) 🦉A formal report detailing observed behaviours, strategies used and impact of these as well as further recommendations for additional support. 🦉Ideal for supporting EHCNA requests

EHCP Packages

30 minute online connection call

Complimentary, no charge

EHCP Needs Assessments

Making a Request Package: £175

🦉Prepare a legally compliant application letter to submit to your LA

🦉1:1 online meeting (30 minutes) reviewing letter and planning next steps

🦉Email support included at no extra cost from submission until LA decision letter

EHCP Appeals Package: £175

🦉1:1 online meeting (1 hour) to complete appeal form when your LA have refused to assess your child, refused to issue an EHCP OR refused to name your preferred school 🦉Ongoing support via email until your appeal is heard

Mediation £175 🦉Attending mediation to support you in person including travel and preparation time (Beds / Luton / MK). 🦉Includes time to read and review documents prior to the meeting.

Please contact me if you live elsewhere to discuss travel costs.

SEND Support

EOTAS (Section 19) £175 🦉Completion of an EOTAS request letter to the LA, outlining the law and links to your child's needs 🦉Includes one hour of online meeting time which can be used flexibly

🦉Email support included at no extra cost from submission until LA decision letter

Formal Complaints and Local Government Ombudsman (LGO)

£150 initially

£100 for any subsequent stages

🦉Stage 1: Online meeting (60 minutes) to discuss your case and support to complete a Stage 1 complaint

🦉Stage 2: Support in preparing a letter escalating your case to Stage 2

🦉Final stage: Online meeting (60 minutes) to complete a referral to the LGO

At any stage, I am happy to answer additional questions via email at no extra cost

Please contact me for other bespoke SEND queries.

I can support with:

- EHCP funding calculations

- checking the legality of provision detailed in EHCP Section F