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SEND Expert & Registered Children’s Nurse | EHCPs, EHCNAs, appeals, mediation & tribunals | DLA/PIP support | School & LA advocacy | Helping families understand their rights, strengthen their case & get the right support.

10/10/2026

This is a hard round. It is not the whole fight.

Right now, you might not be able to see a way through. Everything may feel too complicated, too uncertain or simply too much.

You don’t need to solve everything today.

Take one breath. Make one telephone call. Send one email. Get through one hour at a time if necessary.

Hard times do pass. Things change. Support can be found.

The bell will ring on this round too. Keep going. You are not alone.

Is your child unable to access school and receiving little or no education?Section 19 of the Education Act 1996 places a...
10/10/2026

Is your child unable to access school and receiving little or no education?

Section 19 of the Education Act 1996 places a duty on the Local Authority to arrange suitable education for compulsory-school-age children who would not otherwise receive it because of illness, exclusion or another reason.

Write directly to the Local Authority and explain:

💚 When education became inaccessible
💚 Why your child cannot currently access school
💚 What education is presently being received
💚 Why it is not sufficient or suitable
💚 Your child’s SEND, disability and support needs
💚 What interim education you are requesting

Ask for a named officer, proposed start date, education plan and review arrangements.

Suitable education must reflect the child’s age, ability, aptitude and special educational needs.

08/10/2026

🌻 YOU DON’T HAVE TO ATTEND THAT MEETING ALONE 🌻

Meetings about your child can feel overwhelming, particularly when you are trying to process information, explain your concerns and make sure important questions are answered.

I can support you before and during meetings with schools, professionals and Local Authorities.

Support may include:

✨ Reviewing relevant information beforehand
✨ Helping you identify your priorities
✨ Preparing questions and key points
✨ Attending the meeting with you
✨ Professionally advocating for your child
✨ Helping ensure your concerns are heard and understood

You deserve to feel prepared, supported and confident when discussing your child’s education.

Message SEND Family Guidance to discuss your meeting.

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Parents should not have to become experts in SEND law simply to secure appropriate support.Yet families are often expect...
08/10/2026

Parents should not have to become experts in SEND law simply to secure appropriate support.

Yet families are often expected to understand complex legal tests, statutory timescales and appeal processes while caring for a struggling child.

I can explain your options in plain language and support you through each step.

08/10/2026

Children can be cruel about differences, and watching your child be laughed at, excluded or misunderstood can break your heart.

Children notice difference. The way the adults around them talk about it matters.

We can teach them that asking a respectful question is better than staring. That different communication is still communication. That headphones, movement, additional support or behaving differently are not reasons to exclude somebody.

Difference should never become a punchline.

Educate early. Model kindness. Include always.

07/10/2026

“Support when needed.”

It sounds reassuring—but who decides when it is needed, how often it will happen and who will provide it?

Vague wording can leave families uncertain about what their child will actually receive.

If you have received a draft EHCP, don’t assume it is good enough simply because support has been mentioned. I can review it carefully and identify wording, needs or provision that may require strengthening.

Message SEND Family Guidance for more information.

A refusal does not necessarily mean the process is finished.Sometimes it simply means it is time to prepare the appeal p...
07/10/2026

A refusal does not necessarily mean the process is finished.

Sometimes it simply means it is time to prepare the appeal paperwork. 💗

07/10/2026

Why are we always teaching children to fit in?

Sit still. Make eye contact. Use a quiet voice. Cope with the noise. Follow the same routine. Respond in the expected way.

What if we spent more time teaching the world to understand different communication styles, sensory needs and ways of learning?

Inclusion isn’t making every child behave in the same way.

It’s creating a world in which different children can participate, learn and belong without pretending to be someone else.

Educate. Adapt. Include.

“Let’s wait and see” should always come with a plan.What support will be provided?Who will deliver it?How will progress ...
06/10/2026

“Let’s wait and see” should always come with a plan.

What support will be provided?
Who will deliver it?
How will progress be measured?
When will it be reviewed?
What happens if it does not work?

I can help you turn vague promises into clear actions and written accountability.

Would you attend a Pokemon club locally at the weekend for £5 a child and free for adults?
06/10/2026

Would you attend a Pokemon club locally at the weekend for £5 a child and free for adults?

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