Empowering Families of Children with SEND Ltd

Empowering Families of Children with SEND Ltd 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. Book a meeting with us here - https://calendly.com/empowering-send-families

We also provide:
* Free legal education signposting and and guidance through it's Face

book 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
VAT Number - 473 8777 34
Insurance Number: MHBI4388369XB

I Am Not Happy With The School Named In My Child’s EHCP. What Can I Do?If you are not happy with the contents of Section...
14/05/2026

I Am Not Happy With The School Named In My Child’s EHCP. What Can I Do?

If you are not happy with the contents of Section B (needs) and Section F (provision) in your child's EHCP, you can:

1. Accept the school placement named in the final plan and work with the school to meet your child's needs.

2. Request Mediation to discuss this decision with the LA and ask them to reconsider. (It is worth noting that mediation meetings for school placement are rarely successful.)

3. Appeal to SENDIST (Tribunal).

If you require additional support, Empowering Families of Children with SEND Ltd also provide fully bespoke 1:1 Mediation and Tribunal support with Anna & Sarah as part of their professional service, for details click here: https://www.empoweringsendfamilies.co.uk/services

14/05/2026

Why do responses from LAs make no logical sense? Whether you are at EHC NA, in Draft or in the appeal process, you will find that they can be routinely used. These are our current top examples, with our top tips on how to handle them.

From the LA not agreeing with your reasons for appeal, to group and class sizes. Read on for more frustrating responses ...
14/05/2026

From the LA not agreeing with your reasons for appeal, to group and class sizes. Read on for more frustrating responses and how to deal with them. From Empowering Families of Children with SEND Ltd

Why do responses from LAs make no logical sense? Whether you are at EHC NA, in Draft or in the appeal process, you will find that they can be routinely used. These are our current top examples, with our top tips on how to handle them.

13/05/2026

Post 16 Residential Placements Available 💫

Aurora Meldreth Manor Children's Home, in Cambridgeshire, supports students with learning difficulties and complex health needs to develop confidence, independence, and essential life skills for adulthood.

We have 3 residential placements available for young people aged 16+.

Talk to our team today to explore placements or book a visit:
📩 James.Saunders1@theauroragroup.co.uk

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10/05/2026

Looking for the right school for your child?

Our Open Day on Wednesday 17th June is a wonderful opportunity to see Frewen College in action.

Meet our Headmaster, Mr Loveday, enjoy a guided tour of the school, and learn how we support dyslexic learners to succeed — because dyslexia isn’t a barrier, it’s a different way of thinking.

👉 Book now: https://www.frewencollege.co.uk/open-morning

09/05/2026

Our Pontville School Open Evening is your chance to learn more about the school and meet the team that goes above and beyond for children, young people and their families⭐

Don’t miss out, reserve your place: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H0tZDhJ0

Address

6 Station Yard
Banbury
OX173HJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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