SEND Family Guidance

Is your child’s EHCP actually fit for purpose?

Too many EHCPs contain vague wording, missing provision, or fail to accurately reflect a child’s needs. If it isn’t specific, quantified and legally enforceable, it can be incredibly difficult to hold a Local Authority or school accountable.

My EHCP Review Service looks beyond the surface. I carefully review every section to ensure:
✨ Your child’s strengths and needs are accurately described.
✨ The provision is specific, detailed and quantified.
✨ The wording is legally enforceable, giving your child the best chance of receiving the support they are entitled to.
✨ Nothing important has been overlooked.

An EHCP is more than just a document—it’s a legal protection for your child’s education. Let’s make sure it works for them, not against them.

📩 Get in touch to book your comprehensive EHCP review.

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The face behind the smile doesn’t always tell the whole story.

Maybe you’re exhausted from fighting for your child. Drowning in paperwork. Losing sleep over school meetings, refusals, appeals, or wondering where to turn next.

You shouldn’t have to become an expert in SEND just to get your child the support they deserve.

Whether you’re facing an EHCP refusal, mediation, tribunal, exclusion, or simply don’t know what to do next, I’ll stand alongside you every step of the way.

You don’t have to fight this battle alone. 💙

📩 DM me to see how I can help.
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When it comes to SEND appeals, mediation and tribunals, many families feel stuck between two options: navigating the system completely alone or paying thousands for a solicitor.

That’s where I come in.

I bridge the gap.

I’m not legally qualified, and I’ll always be honest about that. But I bring years of experience, an in-depth understanding of SEND law, the SEND Code of Practice, case law, and—most importantly—a genuine commitment to every family I support.

What I may not offer in legal qualifications, I make up for in personalised, compassionate support. I take the time to understand your child, build your case with you, explain every step in plain English, and stand beside you through what can feel like an overwhelming process.

You’re never just another case file to me.

If you’re looking for someone who combines knowledge with empathy, and who will fight passionately for your child’s rights, I’d love to help.

💙 SEND Family Guidance – bridging the gap between going it alone and instructing a solicitor.

Not every tribunal is won because a child has needs. It is won because those needs are evidenced, the law is applied correctly, and the arguments are presented clearly.

I specialise in building robust SEND Tribunal cases, carefully analysing the Local Authority’s position, identifying weaknesses, and responding with evidence supported by the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Code of Practice, relevant Regulations, and established case law.

Every argument I submit is tailored to the individual child—because no two cases are the same.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the tribunal process, you don’t have to navigate it alone.

📩 Get in touch to discuss how I can support you in preparing a strong, legally grounded appeal.

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✨ DLA & PIP Form Support ✨

Did you know that many families miss out on the support they are entitled to simply because the forms can be so overwhelming?

I can help you complete DLA and PIP applications, ensuring that the day-to-day realities and challenges are clearly reflected in your form.

💛 One-to-one support
📝 Help gathering the right evidence
📂 Full form completion guidance
🤝 Compassionate, understanding advice from someone experienced in supporting families of children with additional needs

You don’t have to navigate it alone.

📩 Message me to book an appointment or to find out more.

Something exciting is on the horizon… ✨

Alongside running SEND Family Guidance, I’m coming to the final stages of my Sensory Integration Practitioner training, and I can’t wait to share what’s next.

My plan is to open a waiting list around Christmas, with a view to beginning sensory integration assessments in the New Year.

The demand for sensory support continues to grow, and waiting lists can be incredibly long for families and schools. My hope is that by offering assessments locally, I can help ease some of that pressure, improve access to support, and reduce waiting times for children and young people across our region.

This has been a long time in the making, and I’m so excited for this next chapter.

Watch this space… exciting things are coming. 💙

A bit of honesty…

I’ve been pretty quiet on here lately. Between family life, work, studying and all the endless admin that life throws at us, I’ve felt a little overwhelmed and social media has had to take a back seat.

That said, I’m still here and working hard behind the scenes supporting families every day with EHCPs, mediation, appeals and all things SEND.

If you need support, please reach out. 💙

Sometimes the quietest seasons are the busiest ones.

“Many parents think they can’t get help for their child until a doctor gives an official diagnosis. That’s not true. The system counts on you accepting long waits without questioning them.

I know how isolating this feels. I have 3 neurodiverse children. When I was going through this, I felt completely alone. I thought I was doing something wrong. But here’s what I learned: you already have the evidence you need. Your daily notes about your child’s behaviour count as evidence, even when the council asks for official paperwork that the law doesn’t actually require.

Making families wait 150 weeks is the council’s way of protecting their budget. It’s illegal. We need to call this out.

Here’s how I help parents fight back:
✔ Keep your own detailed records of your child’s behaviour and ask the school’s SENCO to write down what they observe
✔ Point to SEND Code section 6.14 which proves your child qualifies for support
✔ Use the legal case K v SENDIST which says a child’s actual needs (not a diagnosis label) trigger the council’s legal duty to help
✔ Quote Code section 1.24 when the council claims you don’t have “”enough evidence”” to block you

I know this feels overwhelming. I’ve done this for my own three children. My goal is to help you feel confident advocating for yours. Together we’ll gather the records and evidence so your child gets what they need.

Tap the link in bio or visit www.northantssendfamilyguidance.co.uk to book a call for Appeals, Mediation and Tribunal Support to access expert consultancy at a fraction of solicitor costs.

Your child’s needs don’t wait. 🌻

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Many parents panic when they hear the word mediation.

But mediation is actually an opportunity to resolve disagreements with the Local Authority without needing to go to tribunal.

During mediation:

• You explain why you disagree with the Local Authority decision
• Evidence from professionals is discussed
• Possible solutions are explored
• The Local Authority may agree to make changes

With the right preparation and evidence, mediation can lead to positive outcomes for families.

I support parents by:

✔ Preparing the case and key arguments
✔ Organising the evidence
✔ Helping you feel confident going into the meeting
✔ Representing you during mediation if needed

Because walking into mediation alone can feel incredibly intimidating.

✨ If you’ve been offered mediation and don’t know what to do next, message me and we can discuss your options.