SEND Family Guidance

SEND Family Guidance Trusted support for parents and families of children with suspected neurodivergence or learning difficulties. Early intervention is key!

We offer assessments, guidance, help with forms such as DLA/PIP, SEND Tribunal support, post-diagnosis care & more.

03/02/2026

“Watching your child struggle to pay attention, get overwhelmed by loud noises or bright lights, or have trouble making friends is heartbreaking. You wonder if it’s ADHD, autism or something completely different. As a mum to three neurodiverse children, I remember how isolating it felt searching for that single diagnosis to explain everything.

It’s tempting to think one condition causes all the challenges. But 57% of children with SEND have more than one condition happening at the same time.

I believe getting help early matters most. We need to see the full picture and measure where your child is compared to other children their age to find the right support.

• Language: A 6-year-old using only three-word sentences needs a Speech Therapist.
• Attention: A child focusing for 5 minutes when other children their age focus for 20 minutes needs an ADHD assessment.
• Social: A child who doesn’t understand facial expressions or body language needs an autism evaluation.
• Learning: A child behind in reading needs an Educational Psychologist.

This shifts us from hunting for one label to building a team that gets your child’s layered needs. If I’d known this years ago, I would have had the confidence to push for the right help.

I know this feels overwhelming. DM SEND for information on my Assessment of Needs. This one-hour home visit gives you a written report showing where your child stands compared to other children their age, measuring exactly how far behind they are, and telling you which specific professionals to contact. 🌻

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02/02/2026

Schools have duties and parents deserve support to make sure they’re met. I sit between solicitors and self representation to give parents a fair chance.

Let’s talk 🌻

02/02/2026

The system expects parents to become legal experts overnight.

And that’s not fair.

I sit in the gap between expensive solicitors and going it alone, helping parents feel prepared and supported every step of the way.

Send me a message and let’s chat about your situation. 07368452590.

01/02/2026

You shouldn’t have to walk in confused, anxious, and unsure what to say. I help parents prepare, understand their case and feel confident advocating for their child.

DM me or WhatsApp on 07368452590 for support

31/01/2026

“You read the assessment report and recognize the terms. You nod along during the appointments. Yet when you get home, you can’t figure out what to actually do differently. 🤍

Terms like “”working memory impairment”” might sound familiar, but recognizing the words tricks you into thinking you understand what’s happening in your child’s day.

I have 3 neurodiverse children myself and when I was going through these processes, it was incredibly lonely. I genuinely believed I was a bad parent because I couldn’t connect what the paperwork said to what was happening at breakfast, at homework time, at bedtime. I needed someone on my team to tell me what those numbers actually meant for my kid.

To move from confusion to action, I suggest asking professionals this single question: “”Can you explain what this score means my child experiences when they’re getting ready for school, doing homework, or playing with friends?””

This forces a translation from test numbers to real moments:
• Working Memory: Your child can’t hold onto information while using it, so “”get your shoes, pack your bag, and meet me at the door”” becomes impossible.
• Processing Speed: It takes their brain longer to make sense of what they see, which is why copying from the board makes them freeze or panic.
• Receptive Language: “”Close the door”” makes sense, but “”Can you close the door after you grab your jacket from the hook”” loses them halfway through.

I know how overwhelming this feels.

DM SEND for plain language explanations connecting scores to real situations, plus advice on child development and EHCP support.

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30/01/2026

“Your child’s story has layers, and every detail matters 💫

But here’s what actually happens: You memorize a 2-minute summary. “”Birth was traumatic. She has meltdowns at transitions.”” Then you repeat those same sentences to the speech therapist, the occupational therapist, the SENCO, the educational psychologist. Each time you tell it, you leave out a bit more. The context disappears. So they give you the same advice they give everyone.

I know how overwhelming this feels. I have 3 neurodiverse children and when I was going through these processes it felt incredibly lonely and isolating. I truly believed I was a bad parent.

Here’s what matters: catching needs early changes a child’s entire trajectory. When you address struggles at 5 instead of 9, the difference is massive.

This is where having someone attend every meeting with you changes everything. I track what’s actually working—not just what the reports say should work. When you’re frustrated, I translate that into professional language that keeps staff on your side. I connect the dots between the meltdown at home, the refusal at school, and the sensory issues no one’s linking together. So the occupational therapist’s recommendations actually fit your child, not a textbook profile.

You do not have to navigate this alone.

Tap the link in bio or visit www.northantssendfamilyguidance.co.uk to book a call for SEND consultancy services including Attendance at Meetings (via Teams or In Person). Stop re-explaining your child’s history and build sustained school relationships with an advocate who holds the full picture. 🌻

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28/01/2026

“When that refusal letter arrives, it is easy to assume the council got it right. You might worry that your child’s needs aren’t serious enough or that you missed something important in the application.

As a mum to three neurodiverse children, I remember that crushing feeling of believing I had failed as a parent. It feels incredibly lonely. 🤍

But often, the barrier 🚧 isn’t your child’s needs. It is which council area you live in.

The truth is that a child with the exact same needs three towns over might get their EHCP approved simply because their council approves 67% of applications, while yours only approves 18%. Councils are using budget cuts as a reason to refuse plans.

We do not have to accept what your local council does. Your child’s legal right to an EHCP does not disappear when you cross into a different council area.

Court cases such as Hampshire CC v JP and SH v Norfolk prove that councils cannot refuse all applications using the same reasons or set budget limits on who qualifies.

I really wish I’d had someone on my team back then to give me the confidence to fight.

✨ Early intervention is key — the right support changes everything. 🌻

My aim is to help you stop feeling like your child is not enough, and start challenging these unlawful practices so they can thrive.

Visit www.northantssendfamilyguidance.co.uk to book a call for SEND consultancy including Appeals and Tribunal Support. We will build legal arguments using education law that expose this postcode lottery and secure the EHCP your child is legally entitled to.

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27/01/2026

Having the right legal support shouldn’t be out of reach 🤍

Whether you’re navigating mediation, tribunals, or difficult conversations, you deserve guidance that’s clear, supportive, and affordable. I offer expert support at a fraction of the cost of solicitors — without sacrificing quality, care, or commitment.

You get my expertise, a personal and compassionate approach, and direct access to WhatsApp me whenever you need reassurance, clarity, or guidance. This isn’t just about paperwork or processes — it’s about feeling supported every step of the way.

Professional. Personal. Affordable.
Support that shows up when you need it most.

26/01/2026

“””Steady progress”” is the two-word phrase schools use to deny your child more help 🛑 It makes the current support sound like it’s working, even when the numbers tell a completely different story.

Here’s what this actually looks like: Your child gains six months of reading ability during a full school year. Yes, that’s progress. But typical children gain twelve months of reading ability in that same year. Your child is falling further behind. An EHCP exists because your child needs enough support to actually succeed ✨

I have three neurodiverse children myself and I know how incredibly lonely and isolating these processes can be. I often felt like a bad parent for questioning the professionals. But you are right to scrutinise this. Schools point to any progress at all to justify giving your child only the limited hours and resources they have available.

Here is how we ensure accountability:
✔ Question the adequacy. Ask them directly: how does falling further behind each year represent enough support?
✔ Ask for delivery logs. We need proof that “”weekly”” sessions are actually happening every single week.
✔ Document commitments. Send an email right after every meeting listing exactly what they promised to do.

This places the burden of proof back on the school where it belongs.

I know how heavy this feels 🤍 I have walked this path with my own family. We can build the evidence required to secure the right support.

Type ADVOCATE below and I’ll send you information about attending Annual Reviews as your parent advocate.

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25/01/2026

To reduce the risk of an EHCP being refused, evidence is everything 📄

Parents need to clearly show that their child has significant needs, that those needs cannot be met through ordinary school support, and that long-term, specialist provision is required. This means gathering professional reports, school records, progress data, and clear examples of what hasn’t worked despite support already being in place.

Be specific. Link needs to impact. Show why existing resources aren’t enough. When the evidence is clear, the council has far less room to say no.

If you’re feeling unsure or overwhelmed, send me a message 💬 Let me support you through the process and help you put together the strongest case possible. 💛

24/01/2026

“It’s incredibly hard to trust your gut when schools tell you “”lots of children need help too.”” You watch other kids reading Harry Potter while your child is still putting two words together, and you start to wonder if you’re making a big deal out of nothing.

I have three neurodiverse children, so I know how lonely and isolating this feels. I used to believe I was a bad parent. Please know that you aren’t. The problem is that schools compare your child to the other 29 kids in the classroom instead of to what a typically developing 5-year-old should be doing.

This is where we need to look at the whole picture.

My goal is to compare your child’s skills against what children their age should be doing, then identify exactly what’s blocking their progress. We document the specific gaps, like “”understands language at the level of an 18-month-old according to the Preschool Language Scales-5 test”” or “”can only hold a pencil better than 12% of children their age.”” Using test names and percentiles creates hard evidence that schools can’t wave away.

If I had someone to guide me back then, it would have given me the confidence to keep fighting. Moving from “”he seems behind”” to “”he’s 2 years behind in receptive language”” shows schools the real size of the problem. This means they can no longer say “”everyone struggles.””

In 8 weeks, I help parents go from “”let’s wait”” to statutory assessment.

Let’s get the right support in place so your child can thrive. Visit www.northantssendfamilyguidance.co.uk to book a call. 🌻

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22/01/2026

“Ever felt your stomach drop at the mention of “”legal costs”” despite having solid evidence?

I have 3 neurodiverse children. I remember that lonely, isolating panic where I believed I needed to do better. You have educational psychologist reports and 18 months of failed interventions. Honestly, you know your case is strong. Yet the fear of financial ruin makes withdrawing feel safer. 🤍

Here is the reality.

SEND tribunals work differently than regular courts. Rule 10(1)(b) means you only pay costs if you behave unreasonably—like making up fake evidence. You don’t pay costs just because you lose.

If I had someone on my team to explain this earlier, it would have changed everything.

When you have proof the council broke the law, you are using a legal right the system gave you. This proof protects you from paying costs. You see, 98% of parents who go to tribunal win—this cost threat only works because parents are scared.

Believe me, you deserve to fight with confidence. ✨

Type SEND below.

I will send info on Appeals and Tribunal Support to help you by:
✔ Using Rule 10(1)(b) to counter threats
✔ Documenting your reasonable grounds
✔ Drafting arguments against fee recovery

This is information sharing, not legal advice, so you can proceed with clarity. 🌻

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