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 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
VAT Number - 473 8777 34
Insurance Number: MHBI4388369XB

04/03/2026

We’re excited to share that Spaghetti Bridge is opening Oak Bridge School in Croydon.

To introduce the school and begin building connections with the local community, we’re hosting a relaxed open event where you can meet the people behind the school, learn more about our approach and ask any questions you may have.

Addington Palace Golf Club, Gravel Hill, Croydon, CR0 5BB
Tuesday 24 March
Drop in anytime between 2pm – 6pm

This informal event is open to parents and carers, young people, professionals and members of the SEND community who would like to learn more about Oak Bridge and the wider Spaghetti Bridge family of schools.

You’ll have the opportunity to meet school leaders and the wider Spaghetti Bridge team, find out what makes a Spaghetti Bridge school different, ask questions about referrals, placements and the student journey, connect with other families and local professionals, and speak with our recruitment team about current and upcoming roles.

There’s no need to book, simply drop in at a time that works for you.

We look forward to welcoming you and sharing the vision for Oak Bridge School with the Croydon community.

More information can be found here: https://oakbridgeschool.co.uk/

03/03/2026

Today, on Dyscalculia Day, we are raising awareness to support understanding and positive change.

Dyscalculia is a real learning difference that affects how the brain processes numbers and maths concepts, yet it is still widely misunderstood. Many people are wrongly told they are just bad at maths, even though dyscalculia is not about effort, motivation or intelligence and cannot be overcome simply by more practice.

02/03/2026

Our words matter! everything we say to our children contributes to their own little voice in their head.

via WeAreTeachers

‼️How many years experience in education and SEND does your Advocacy Service have? Is this from 0-25❓‼️Empowering Famili...
28/02/2026

‼️How many years experience in education and SEND does your Advocacy Service have? Is this from 0-25❓‼️Empowering Families of Children with SEND Ltd have decades of experience from the 1980’s through to the present day. Find out more here:

We are dedicated to empowering families to become effective advocates for their children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities. Drawing upon our extensive experience in education, SEND law, advocacy and as SEND parents, our unwavering commitment is to support families in achieving the best...

28/02/2026
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28/02/2026

Did you know that over 75% of children with mental health difficulties also experience significant sleep problems. Sleep is not a ‘side issue’ — it’s central to wellbeing. Develop the skills to support sleep as part of holistic care.

Learn about how you can support children and their sleep with Cerebra Essential Paediatric Sleep Advice Consultant (CEPSAC) training: https://buff.ly/26SjMAY

28/02/2026
27/02/2026

Join us for an open day in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside, to learn more about our new specialist school opening in September 2026.

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