SEND Help - You EHCP & SEND Support

SEND Help - You EHCP & SEND Support SEND Advice, Support & Guidance. EHCP Advice Introduced to SEND Law by Judge Jane McConnell prior to the 2014 reforms when she delivered IPSEA training.

From that moment SEND Law joined autism as a special interest satisfying my passion for justice and SEND. Alongside personal success in securing support for my children, over the last decade, I have provided advice & guidance to many families across all areas of SEND Advocacy. Working at a strategic level on several projects including the redesign of a neurodevelopmental pathway from an autism pat

hway which was held up as a model of good practice UK wide and included commissioning, procurement of services and oversight & scrutiny. This led to studying MA Autism with a focus on how advocacy is experienced by mothers. Working as a critical friend with the local authority to influence local practice, challenging unlawful practice through the quality assurance of EHCPs on a termly basis with a panel of professionals. I have successfully advocated in appeals including disability discrimination, contents (BF&I), refusal to assess, and issue. I have also attended tribunal as a supporter several times. I always strive for agreement before a hearing reducing the burden on families and the public purse. I decided to take the leap as an independent SEND advocate after being employed as a SEND Law Advocate. I am keen to provide a much-needed low-cost service to families which aligns with my own ethical standards. It is difficult for those who have not been subject to SEND processes to comprehend how all-encompassing navigating services and the education system can be. There are no golden tickets. I will always signpost to free support and resources when appropriate. IPSEA SEND Law Advanced Training Level 3

Fully insured.

๐Ÿ“ข The SEND White Paper Consultation โ€” Your Voice MattersHuge thanks to Special Needs Jungle, IPSEA, and SOS SEN for the ...
07/04/2026

๐Ÿ“ข The SEND White Paper Consultation โ€” Your Voice Matters
Huge thanks to Special Needs Jungle, IPSEA, and SOS SEN for the incredible work they've put into helping families respond to this consultation.
They've made it as easy as possible to take part:
1. Template letter for your MP โ€” just add your own experience and send it off.
2. Ready-to-use consultation questions โ€” type in your answers and email them directly.
โš ๏ธ Important: The consultation questions are carefully worded to avoid answers that the government might find uncomfortable. Don't let that stop you. Say what you need to say, regardless of what the question asks. Your lived experience matters, and it needs to be heard. Those templates are available on Special Needs Jungle
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Want to understand the proposals better before you respond? The link to the Special Needs Jungle webinar, where professionals break down the White Paper and what the potential changes could mean for your child. Well worth a watch before you fill in your response. https://www.specialneedsjungle.com/webinar-recording-legal-implications-schools-white-papers-send-proposals/
Please share widely โ€” the more responses, the harder they are to ignore. ๐Ÿ’™

WEBINAR RECORDING: SNJ's Legal Round Table on the SEND Proposals in the Schools White Paper, with four expert SEND solicitors.

30/03/2026

I am running a new trial.
๐Ÿ†“ Free 30-minute support calls will be available!
With many families unable to get timely advice from charities due to overwhelming demand, I'm now offering FREE 30-minute support calls, bookings released once a month.
These calls are designed to give you accessible, straightforward support when you need it.
My fully paid support calls are still available for those who need me to read through documents in advance.
Whether you need a quick chat or more in-depth support, there is an option for you.
๐Ÿ“… The booking link will go live on the first day of each month.

23/01/2026
23/12/2025

As 2025 draws to a close, I wanted to say a huge thank you to all the clients who have trusted me this year. Several cases have recently been concluded, and I'm pleased to say I now have capacity to take on appeals in 2026.
Thank you so much for the lovely gifts and cards you've sent, they really are appreciated. But honestly, it's the kind words, the thanks, and the reviews that mean the most. Knowing that children will have the best chance to thrive and succeed is what this is all about for me.

I feel very privileged to do this work and to support families through what can be challenging times. Looking forward to continuing into the new year.

I'll be taking some leave to spend time with my family and will be back on 5th January. If you or someone you know needs support with an appeal in 2026, please do get in touch.
[email protected]

Parent Carers need to be aware of the power that services have; this doesn't end once your child is an adult. In fact, I...
15/12/2025

Parent Carers need to be aware of the power that services have; this doesn't end once your child is an adult. In fact, I think it can be worse. This is a hard read. I know Zoe is reading the comments, and she would welcome some words of support and solidarity. For professionals this is an inportant read for you too,.

Systems-generated trauma and closed proceedings: Hywel Dda University Health Board v P & Anor [2024] EWCOP 70ย (T3) By Celia Kitzinger, 14th December 2025 At a private hearing in July 2024, Mrs Justice Morgan made a decision to refuse a Health Boardโ€™s application to remove a severely autistic 18-y...

Download templates to make requests: Education Health and Care Needs Assessment or Subject Access Request [SAR].
28/11/2025

Download templates to make requests: Education Health and Care Needs Assessment or Subject Access Request [SAR].

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