Empowering Families - Professional SEND Advocacy with Anna & Sarah

Empowering Families - Professional SEND Advocacy with Anna & Sarah Qualified & Experienced SEND Educational Legal Experts. Empowering Families of Children with SEND Ltd.

also runs a Facebook group to provide free advice and peer support. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1154647032032875/?ref=share_group_link Empowering Families of Children with SEND is run by Professional SEND Advocates, Anna and Sarah. It provides:

* Free legal education signposting and and guidance through it's Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1154647032032875

* Webinars to support key parts of the SEND & EHCP Journey, including EHC needs assessments, appealing to SENDIST, managing an Annual Review successfully and checking a draft EHCP. Find our webinar library here - https://empowering-families-events.thinkific.com/collections

* An extensive blog resource library - https://www.empoweringsendfamilies.co.uk/blog

* 1:1 bespoke support services for parents on all stages of the SEND & EHPC journey, including checking draft and final EHCPs and appealing to SENDIST. Please email for more information- admin@empoweringSENDfamilies.co.uk

* A YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/-SEND-Families/videos

* Free 'Drop Ins' with Anna & Sarah - sign up here - http://eepurl.com/iO1fws

* A podcast series with key SEND professionals here - https://open.spotify.com/show/3Rzb2m6qrVEMskdg2ZqVIV?si=f582402eebb04b84

Anna (Managing Director & Tribunal Co-ordinator) has over 30 years of experience in SEND Education including as a teacher, SENCo, within school senior leadership and Local Authorities. She has worked with national organisations to provide educational legal advice and advocacy for parents of children with SEND both in a general capacity and to provide specific First Tier Tribunal support. In addition to her experience of all areas of SEND education, she has specialised expertise in supporting families of children and young people with care experience, SEND Tribunals, Section 19 Alternative Provision and combined education and social care needs. In addition to her extensive experience in SEND legal support, Anna has personal experience as a parent of a young adult with SEND and is committed to supporting families to ensure the best possible outcomes for their children to enable them to meet their full potential and aspirations. Sarah (Company Director & EHCP Co-ordinator) qualified as an NNEB in 1988 and has worked professionally in the Early Years sector for over 35 years, including as a SENCO, Safeguarding Lead and adult SEND education and training. She has always had a passion for SEND in a professional role; with the birth of her son in 2004, this became a personal interest, too. Her personal experience has led to fully understanding complex health and educational needs from both a professional and personal perspective. In addition to her experience of all areas of SEND education, Sarah has specialised expertise in supporting families of children and young people with EHCP processes, EOTAS, collaboration with solicitors for Judicial Review, and combined education and health care needs. Please check out our featured posts as there is lots of useful info in there. To keep up to date with our news and events, sign up to our mailing list here - http://eepurl.com/iO1fws

Anna & Sarah
Companies House Registration Number: 15347428
ICO Registration - ZB678072
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13/10/2025

To mark Dyslexia Awareness Week 2025, the OU has launched a collection of online resources to help people better understand the learning difference.

12/10/2025

SWAN UK (Syndromes Without A Name) is the only support community in the UK for families of children with undiagnosed genetic conditions, also known as syndro...

11/10/2025

We are to have a donation collection box in The Orange ToolBox workshop as of next week. Just to help parents who will be struggling especially this time of year.

6th December is the cut of time for their Christmas collections as Baby Bank & Beyond have to then sort through donations to distribute out in time.

If you can spare any items then I know they would be so grateful.

10/10/2025

You can turn to us.

10/10/2025

Are you at Needs Assessment Stage? Our infographic will ensure you keep tabs on the legal timeline.

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10/10/2025

Oak Bridge School in Croydon, is our latest acquisition and will be our ninth school.

Work has begun on transforming this beautiful grade II listed building into our distinctive Spaghetti Bridge learning environment.

Our philosophy transforms learning spaces, replacing traditional setups with comfortable furnishings, plants, and artwork.

"Enterprise Learning" embodies a well-researched, creative, and personalised curriculum, complemented by a commitment and passionate belief that through building trust and rebuilding confidence, every young person can reach his or her full potential.

Click here to read more: https://heyor.ca/ZIz1mw

10/10/2025

BES Healthcare proudly presents the Teeni Activity Chair, the newest addition to the acclaimed Breezi range – purpose-built for children aged 1–4 in nurseries, preschools, and early years settings.

Inspired by the Tripp Trapp chair, the Teeni offers the same exceptional adjustability, comfort, and postural support in a smaller, nursery-friendly format. Crafted in the UK from durable birch wood with an anti-bacterial lacquer, its timeless design blends effortlessly into any learning or care environment.

The Fully adjustable seat and footplate height and depth grows with the child – from infancy to preschool, promoting healthy posture and independence.

https://www.beshealthcare.net/our-products/assistive-technology/seating-systems/teeni-chair/

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