SEND & Safeguarding Consultancy

With over 14 years’ experience in education, including senior leadership as Vice Principal for Safeguarding, Culture and Inclusion, I have led whole-school safeguarding strategy, SEND provision, behaviour systems and multi-agency working at an Ofsted-recognised Good academy.

As a qualified SENDCo and Designated Safeguarding Lead, I have:

• Led EHCP processes and annual reviews
• Managed complex child protection cases
• Worked directly with local authorities and external agencies
• Strengthened inclusive practice across whole-school systems
• Supported families navigating SEND, safeguarding and placement challenges

I now offer independent consultancy to support parents with clarity, confidence and strategic expertise.

SEND & EHCP Consultancy

EHCP Assessment & Applications

Strategic support for parents at every stage of the EHCP process.

Includes:
• Advice on thresholds and requesting an EHC needs assessment
• Drafting and strengthening parental requests
• Structuring evidence effectively
• Reviewing professional reports
• Ensuring provision is specific, quantified and legally enforceable

EHCP Draft Reviews & Parental Recommendations

Your voice matters.

I provide detailed reviews of draft EHCPs, ensuring:

• Section B accurately reflects needs
• Section F provision is specific and measurable
• Health and social care sections are appropriate
• Section I placement wording protects parental preference

I also write or structure formal parental representations and recommendations to ensure they are clear, professional and strategically framed.

EOTAS (Education Otherwise Than At School)

Where school is not currently suitable due to unmet needs, anxiety, medical or safeguarding factors.

Support includes:
• Understanding Section 61 EOTAS
• Evidence gathering
• Strategic communication with the LA
• Drafting submissions
• Strengthening EHCP wording for alternative delivery

Alternative & Specialist Provision Support

Drawing on my SENDCo and senior leadership experience, I support parents with:

• Understanding specialist placement options
• Naming schools in Section I
• Independent specialist placements
• Placement breakdowns
• Alternative provision guidance
• Transition and phase transfer reviews

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DLA Support and Safeguarding Support

DLA Support

Applying for Disability Living Allowance requires detailed articulation of care and supervision needs.

I provide:
• Structured application guidance
• Full form review and strengthening
• Evidence alignment
• Mandatory reconsideration support
• Appeal documentation guidance

My approach ensures applications clearly demonstrate impact and meet criteria thresholds.

Safeguarding & Complaints Consultancy

With extensive DSL experience managing complex child protection cases and multi-agency working, I provide calm, strategic advice where concerns arise.

Support includes:

• Understanding school safeguarding procedures
• Advice regarding peer-on-peer abuse or bullying
• Online safety concerns
• Escalation to external agencies
• Early Help and social care processes

Complaints & Escalation Support

If concerns have not been handled appropriately, I provide structured support to:

• Draft formal complaints to schools
• Escalate to governing bodies
• Navigate local authority complaints processes
• Prepare chronologies and documentation
• Strengthen written submissions

My background in policy implementation and statutory compliance ensures advice is informed and strategically sound.

Packages

Essential Package – £295

• 2 x 60-minute consultations
• 1 document review (EHCP or DLA)
• Email support for 4 weeks

Ideal for families starting the process.

Strategic Support Package – £650

• 4 x 60-minute consultations
• Full EHCP draft review
• Written parental recommendations
• Meeting preparation support
• Priority email access for 8 weeks

Ideal for active EHCP applications or placement disputes.

Comprehensive Advocacy Package – £1,200

• 6 x 60-minute consultations
• Full EHCP application or major amendment support
• EOTAS/placement strategy guidance
• Complaint drafting support (if required)
• Ongoing email access for 12 weeks

For complex cases requiring sustained strategic input.

Individual Packages

Please contact us if you need any particular service for a bespoke cost.