Welcome to Navigating SEND
Pointing you in the right direction
We are experienced team of advocates supporting parents and young people Navigating SEND systems and legal processes including the EHCP journey, Tribunals and challenging school exclusions.
We know how overwhelming and frustrating these processes can be. Our aim is to help advocate for your child to get a good education including getting a good EHCP. The process shouldn't be challenging, we are here to take off the pressure. Providing independent, expert professional advice; empowering you to continue to support your child with SEND to access their education, health and social care; enabling them to follow their passions and dreams.
Explore our website to learn more about us, look at our free resources or book one to one with one of our experts
Meet the Team
We have a team of SEND specialists who are able to support families and professionals
Frequently Asked Questions
How can we contact you?
You can book a one to one slot with one of our SEND advocates on the booking page. They will listen to your concerns and direct you to the next steps. This will then be followed up in an email.
Navigating services 1:1
Our SEN advocates can advise you with the following
Workshops
Let us equip you with the tools
As part of our work we offer training and virtual workshops across all topics SEND to parents/carers, young people/children and professionals on a variety of topics
EHCP
Education, Health, Care plan process
Our EHCP virtual workshop aims to equip you with understanding what to expect as part of the EHCP process
The contents of the workshop includes:
Definitions of EHCP
Who needs an EHCP
How to apply for EHCP
Timescales of EHCP
Sections of EHCP
Annual review
Our Annual review virtual course aims to equip you with understanding of what to expect as part of the annual review process.
After the session you will understand:
the process of an annual review
Helpful hints for the meeting
Timelines of what happens next
Transfer phases
requesting a re-assessment
Emergency reviews
Ceasing a plan
You will have access to one of our teams expertise
SEND school support
This is a summary of our virtual course that explains the cycle of SEN support for children and young people with Special educational needs and disabilities and how parents/carers, children and young people can be involved in the process
School exclusion
This is a summary of our virtual School exclusion course. At the end of the programme you will understand the exclusion process and appeals
Who has the power to exclude
Gain an insight into the role of the Governing Body and the process to appeal at independent review
Contact Us
Navigating SEND always has our doors open. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with any questions regarding our support, guidance on SEN, EHCP process, School exclusions, transport and appeals.
Please allow 24 hours for a response
SEND and EHCP advocacy service
HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?
Our team of SEND advocates at Navigating SEND will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to confidently Navigate the SEND system; they will empower you to ensure your child/young person is able to access their education, follow their dreams and aspirations.Our SEND advocates are passionate about making a difference to young people lives, they can assist with helping you to understand the EHCP process. Preparing your parental request, writing and supporting with appeals, corresponding to tribunal and negotiating with school and/ or LAThis can be offered through 1:1 telephone call, email, virtual meetings and training onlineWe invite you to explore our site and discover what Navigating SEND provides to each and every child or young person If you have any questions do not hesitate to get in touch or schedule a one to one
Welcome
Our team of Special educational needs advocates will equip you with the tools needed to confidently Navigate the SEND systems and legal processes; they will empower you to ensure your child/young person is able to access their education, follow their dreams and aspirations. Our SEND advocates are passionate about making a difference to young people lives, they can assist with helping you to understand the EHCP process. Preparing your parental request, writing and supporting with appeals, corresponding to tribunal and negotiating with school and/ or LAThis can be offered through 1:1 telephone call, email, virtual meetings and training onlineWe invite you to explore our site and discover what Navigating SEND provides to each and every child or young person If you have any questions do not hesitate to get in touch or schedule a one to one