Amy Pullin - SEND Consultancy

22/09/2026

Leicestershire families & practitioners, it's your area's Ofsted/CQC SEND inspection 5-9 October. You can find the feedback surveys here: https://ofsted.smartsurvey.co.uk/p/AreaSend/10414211 Read more about inspections here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/local-area-send-inspections-information-for-families

25/08/2026

Hi everyone

I hope you all had a wonderful summer. It’s certainly been a warm one. 🌞

I thought I’d share a quick update. I know I’m not the best at keeping up with social media, but this year has already been incredibly busy with advocacy and supporting families.

I’m still here, tapping away at the keyboard and working hard behind the scenes. ⌨️

⚖️ Our rights still remain, and therefore as a fellow parent we are all well versed in getting up, dusting off and ready to go again. So as the new “year/term” starts again. So am I.

📅My core office hours are Monday to Thursday - 10am – 2pm term time and flexible hours throughout school holidays. Although I’m often still beavering away past the core hours. 😉

✨Key Dates and Points:-

➡️If you have received a final EHCP and you are not in agreement with the content, you have 1 month to move to Mediation (Sections B, F& I) and 2 months to move direct to Tribunal (Section I only). Evidence is key, as is collaboratively working with all parties involved.

➡️EHCP Phased Transitions –

Early years to Primary, Primary to Secondary - February 15th

Post 16 – March 31st

➡️For children/ young people due to move to a new phase of education next September – your Annual Reviews should be booked in now, the Autumn term. 🍂

➡️Transport/ PTB should then be applied for by May, check your local authority’s website for the date. You do not need to reapply each year unless your circumstances change, again check with your LA.

➡️DLA/ PIP – You do not need a diagnosis to apply, but if your child/ young person needs a lot more care, attention or supervision than a child/ young person of the same age they maybe eligible.

➡️AA (Attendance Allowance) is available for those over 65 years who need extra help day to day.

Please note that this page is a holding page only for my information and details and that I will not contact you directly from this page or on messenger, but I am available to be contacted on email, WhatsApp, phone and text. ❤️

12/02/2026

🗓️ Sunday 15th February 🗓️
will soon be upon us and just in time for half term. 📚
By the end of this weekend you should be in receipt of your child’s final EHCP which should either name your school or type of setting.
If you need any support around your rights as parent/carers and for your child please get in touch. 📞📧

EHCP – Transitions

Is your child transitioning to a new phase of education?

The deadline for EHCPs to have been reviewed, and amended by the local authority is;

🗓️15th February🗓️

For all children transferring from
• Early Years to Primary School
• Infant School to Junior School
• Primary School to Middle School
• Primary School to Secondary School
• Middle School to Secondary School

🗓️31st March🗓️

For all young people transferring from
• Secondary School to Post 16.

This means that by this date you should have your final plan naming the school or stating the type of provision your child will attend (Mainstream or Special).

💡For parents thinking ahead 💡
The LA should start the process in the Autumn term of the year before. Speak to your school in the summer term to plan in the Annual review and send out the invites, as it will be fast approaching when your child returns to school at the end of August or the beginning of September.

How can I help
👍Attend your annual review
👍Review the draft EHCP and support with parental response
👍Advise on the different types of provisions
👍Accompany you on school visits
👍SEND35 – Tribunal Processing, Support/ advice

💻 www.amypullinsendconsultancy.co.uk
📨 [email protected]

24/12/2025

Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Wonderful New Year 🥳

07/10/2025

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01/09/2025

❤️ It’s warmed my heart over the past week receiving messages and photos of the young people I’ve worked with settling in to their new settings ❤️

To those who started last week, I hope it’s all going ok,
to those who are starting back over the next couple of weeks, I wish you all the best. ☘️
Be yourself, you’re great and you’ve got this 👍🏻

To all the parents 🥂
Well done, it’s an emotional Rollercoaster - you know where I am if you need a chat, and my diary is open if you need any support in meetings, upcoming reviews or any support with any of the SEND processes and procedures.

📷Keep them pictures and updates coming ❤️

“Your family is my commitment”

01/07/2025

24/06/2025

Hi 👋
Anyone local to Leicestershire- I’ll be here tomorrow if you’d like to pop along for a chat or say Hi 👋