SEND Advocacy, Admin & Consultancy Services

for parents, families & professionals


Legal Guidance

Admin Support

Emotional Support


Education & Empowerment in all things SEND

What we do


We SEND Help to children with (SEND) special educational needs and disabilities to secure the provision and support they need to thrive in life and fulfil their potential.

 

Using our qualifications, legal knowledge, professional experience in education as well as well as personal insights, we SEND Help to empower parents and carers navigate the complex SEND system to successfully advocate for their children.


We SEND Help through practical & emotional support to secure the very best outcomes for your child's future.


We SEND Help to professionals to better equip them with knowledge and strategies to  support children with SEND in their settings.



Advocacy

We provide independent guidance, admin & advocacy services across all aspects of special educational needs and disability (SEND) law, for children and young people from 0-25yrs.


We offer advice on annual reviews, exclusions, transport, disability discrimination and appeals to and from the SENDIST tribunal. 


We aim to be accessible and affordable and have a variety of solutions to suit all needs & budgets.


In addition we are happy to discuss specific payment terms on request.


Empowerment

Our comprehensive membership offers the opportunity for parents/carers learn how to successfully advocate on behalf of their children.


We provide comprehensive how to guides/tutorials and templates.


We provide access to the comprehensive library of practical tools and resources to help you support your child at home as well as resources for professionals to support children in their settings.


We deliver monthly Q&A sessions to access free guidance and signposting on your specific issue.


We deliver monthly webinars covering the A-Z of SEND to support you practically and emotionally.


This service is kept at the lowest possible cost to ensure it is affordable and inclusive for all families.

Education

We aim to provide awareness and education for all individuals supporting children with SEND.


We provide affordable E Books and webinars on a range of subjects to support you develop knowledge and learn strategies.


Emotional Support

We support your wellbeing and offer lots of FREE resources to help you whilst you navigate the overwhelm that can sometimes come when parenting a child with special needs. 


 

The legislation referred to throughout the site and in the services offered are relevant to England.

If you live in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland some of the information may not apply and the terminology may be different.


Contact us to discuss your individual circumstances and we will direct you to the right guidance.



About 

Welcome to SENDHelp!

I'm a parent, and professional advocate with over 15 years experience working within education and SEND settings carrying out a variety of roles. 

I am a psychology graduate specialising in special educational needs & educational psychology having studied neurodiversity, inclusion and special needs at post graduate level. 

I have a wealth of experience and knowledge in applying psychology in education, having worked in many school settings in both therapeutic & leadership roles. 

I am experienced in SEND law and as part of my previous advocacy roles, trained with Coram Voice & Children's Legal Centre. 

My mission is to empower as many families I can advocate for their child. I provide practical support & advice as well as emotional support, tools and resources.  

I am an active campaigner for reform in our education system as a whole but more specifically around SEND support. 

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Do you have questions, need help but unsure where to begin.
Get in touch for a FREE no obligation, informal chat and we will signpost you to the best service to suit your needs and budget.

Complete the contact form and we will be in touch as soon as possible. 

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LATEST NEWS

Government publishes SEND Improvement Plan

The Department for Education has published a SEND and Alternative Provision Improvement Plan, as the latest stage of the Government’s SEND Review. This is a follow-up to last year’s green paper on SEND reform, and includes a summary of responses the Government received to their public consultation on the green paper.

The Improvement Plan sets out how the Department for Education intends to proceed with the proposed changes in the green paper.


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Record number of appeals to SEND Tribunal shows children and young people with SEND are unlawfully denied the support they need

New figures from the Ministry of Justice show clearly the extent to which local authorities routinely and unlawfully deny children and young people with SEND the special educational provision and support they need. 

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When mental health prevents school attendance: Guidance summary

The DfE has recently published a new document, ‘Summary of responsibilities where a mental health issue is affecting attendance’.


This is not before time given as far back as 2017 the Mental Health of Children and Young People (MHCYP)1 survey presented very worrying trends.


NHS Digital data from 2022 show 18% of children aged 7-16 years and 22% of young people aged 17-24 years had a probable mental disorder.


Children aged 11-16, identified as with probable mental disorders were ‘less likely to feel safe at school’ (61.2%) than those without (89.2%), saying they ‘could not enjoy learning’.


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