SENse Support Services

08/10/2025

🌟 Win of the Week 🌟

A family reached out to us after their request for an EHCP assessment was declined by the Local Authority. They were understandably exhausted and unsure of what more they could do to make their child’s needs truly heard.

We took time to understand their child as a whole, their strengths, challenges, and what helps them feel safe and supported. After reviewing all the reports and evidence, we created a comprehensive, compassionate, and legally robust position statement that clearly set out why an assessment was not only appropriate, but necessary.

💥 Within just two hours of receiving our submission and before mediation even took place, the Local Authority overturned their decision and agreed to assess.

This swift outcome shows the power of clear, evidence-based advocacy and what can happen when a child’s story is told with both heart and legal precision.

Every neurodivergent young person deserves to be understood and supported. If you’re facing a similar situation, you don’t have to face it alone, we’re here to help.

💬 Get in touch to find out how our Advocacy Team can support your family - email us at admin@sensesupport.org

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06/10/2025

Know a child who finds school overwhelming?

We offer specialist provision in Newton Aycliffe for children who need a different path. Whether school feels too much, hard to connect with, or just not the right fit, we’re here.

👥 Max 6 per session
🧑‍🏫 SEN-trained staff
💡 Everything we do is built around them
💬 Message us or email 📩 admin@sensesupport.org to find out more

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03/10/2025

✨ Case Study: Austin's Journey ✨

Before I found SENse Support, I was at breaking point.
My son is autistic, with sensory processing differences, extreme anxiety, and situational mutism, especially in school, where he completely masked his struggles.

At school, he wouldn’t eat, and at home he often found it hard to eat too. He lived with constant worry, about fire alarms, the weather, even fears that I might die. His anxiety was overwhelming, and daily life became incredibly hard for him and for us as a family. At his lowest point, he isolated himself from friends and even put himself at risk. We had to call the crisis team more than once.

Despite this, school insisted he was “fine.” They downplayed everything, made me feel like I was the problem, and ignored the reality of what was happening behind closed doors. I felt helpless, exhausted, and close to giving up.

💜 Then someone recommended SENse Support.

From the very first conversation, I felt heard. They listened without judgment, read through all the evidence, and reassured me: “Yes, this is absolutely worth fighting for.”

With their help, I went through the EHCP mediation process, something I could never have managed alone. They wrote a brilliant position statement, guided me step by step, and lifted so much of the weight from my shoulders.

If it hadn’t been for SENse Support, I honestly think I would have given up. Now, my son is finally being understood and supported for who he really is, not just for the mask he shows at school. And I feel confident, informed, and able to breathe again.

👉 To any parent feeling the same: don’t give up. Masking doesn’t mean a child is fine. Your child deserves the right support and you don’t have to fight alone.

📩 If you’re struggling to be heard, reach out to SENse Support today by sending us a message or emailing admin@sensesupport.org

01/10/2025

🚀 We’re Hiring – SENCO Advocate!

💻 Work fully remote, fully office-based, or a mix - you choose!
💡 Senior role with real impact & progression
💷 Competitive hourly rate + flexible hours

If you’re a qualified SENCO with advocacy experience, this is your chance to help shape the future of SEN advocacy. 🌱

👉 Apply now by through Indeed or by sending your CV to admin@sensesupport.org & join our neuroaffirming, trauma-informed team!

https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3b9130aa2bacdf31&from=shareddesktop_copy&fbclid=IwY2xjawNKN5dleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFhV0t4MjJXcEF5N2FzV0djAR5O1WARqtApczUuh1JThmKzhZdVFjyaGkRB-XjFOUATVSkHsOnXeCXXeYYyRw_aem_5PHSidLLBbydgTWoUitQjw

SENse Support Services

29/09/2025

Not just education... connection.

We’re more than an Alternative Provision. We’re a bridge between home and school, offering personalised support that builds confidence, relationships, and resilience.

🏡 A home-like setting
🎨 Creative learning
🌱 Nurturing relationships

💬 Message us or email 📩 admin@sensesupport.org to learn more about The Hub

26/09/2025

🌟 Success Story: Liam’s Journey at The Hub 🌟

When Liam joined us, he had already faced multiple exclusions, broken placements, and years without full-time education. He felt misunderstood, unsafe, and written off by the system.

At The Hub, everything changed. We focused first on building trust, safety, and regulation. With 1:1 teaching from staff who understood his needs, Liam slowly began to believe in himself. Within just three terms, he went from struggling to engage for five minutes… to achieving excellent GCSE passes in English Language & Literature, and Maths as well as qualifications in ASDAN.

But Liam’s story didn’t stop at exam results. With our bespoke mentoring programme and a nurturing community around him, he developed confidence, resilience, and self-belief. He even interviewed for two highly competitive engineering apprenticeships and was offered both. This September, he started a Level 3 Apprenticeship as a Machine Technician and is thriving.

In his own words:

✨ “I started way behind everyone else in my year at school, but I’ve finished ahead of them because of The Hub.”

Liam’s journey shows what’s possible when young people are truly understood, supported, and given the chance to thrive. We are empowering the exceptional every step of the way.

💡 Do you know a child who’s struggling in mainstream school, facing exclusions, or at risk of disengagement? The Hub offers a safe, neuroaffirming environment where every student is valued and supported to succeed.

💬Message us or 📩 email us at admin@sensesupport.org today to find out more.

24/09/2025

🌟 Due to high demand…. We’re Hiring for a SENCO Advocate 🌟

Are you a qualified SENCO with a passion for advocacy, inclusion, and changing lives?

We are looking for an exceptional SENCO Advocate to join our growing, neuroaffirming, trauma-informed team.

This is a senior, strategic role where you’ll:
✅ Lead and manage complex SEN advocacy cases (EHCPs, exclusions, SENDIST appeals).
✅ Be the calm, knowledgeable, empathetic voice in the room when families need it most.
✅ Chair multi-disciplinary assessments and co-produce meaningful reports that make a real difference.
✅ Represent families with confidence, compassion, and expertise.
✅ Help shape the future of SEN advocacy as our team continues to grow.

We’re looking for someone who is:
✨ A qualified SENCO (National Award or equivalent).
✨ Experienced in SEN law (minimum Level 3 Award).
✨ Skilled in managing complex cases with resilience, diplomacy, and heart.
✨ Values-led, neuroaffirming, and committed to keeping children’s voices at the centre of everything.

📍 Flexible working – zero hours contract (with potential to work up to 37 hours per week).
📍 This role is fully remote, fully office-based, or a combination - depending on your preference.
📍 Competitive hourly rate (inclusive of holiday pay).
📍 Real opportunity for leadership and progression.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise, empathy, and determination to a role where you’ll make an immediate impact for children and families, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now by sending your CV to admin@sensesupport.org or apply on the link below through Indeed and help us shape the future of SEN advocacy.

https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3b9130aa2bacdf31&from=shareddesktop_copy

22/09/2025

A place where your child can breathe again.
Small groups. Gentle routines. A space that feels like home. The Hub is an alternative education setting offering up to 15 hours per week for students who need time, care, and space to thrive.

📍 Newton Aycliffe | Primary & Secondary
💬 Message us or email 📩 admin@sensesupport.org to talk to us about what your child needs.

19/09/2025

🌟 Case Study: Leo’s Journey 🌟

“When I first contacted SENse Support, I had just received my son Leo’s Final EHCP. It didn’t reflect his true needs and I felt lost, unsure whether to go to mediation or straight to appeal. Meanwhile, Leo had already been suspended several times due to dysregulated behaviour. He wasn’t being understood or supported, and we feared permanent exclusion.”

That’s when we stepped in. Together with Louisa, we secured a full reassessment of need, leading to a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) assessment. Professionals including an Educational Psychologist, OT, Speech & Language Therapist, and CAMHS all provided vital evidence.

We used this to prepare a strong position statement and argued at mediation for:
✅ Clear and accurate amendments to Section B
✅ Specific, quantified provision in Section F
✅ A specialist placement in Section I

The Local Authority agreed, and within just three months, Leo had a place in a Specialist School.

💬 “Their knowledge, compassion, and tenacity gave us the strength we needed during one of the hardest times of our lives. SENse Support’s involvement was life-changing. Leo is now in a school where he’s understood and thriving.” Louisa, parent

💡 If your child’s EHCP doesn’t reflect their needs, you don’t have to face it alone. We’re here to support you through every step.

📩 Message us today or email admin@sensesupport.org to find out how we can help.

17/09/2025

📢Exciting news!📢

🎉We’re expanding our Advocacy Support Service!🎉

Navigating SEND and securing the right support can be one of the most demanding parts of parenting. We understand, both as parents and as professionals in SEND.

We know systems are stretched and waiting lists are long, and that this can have a real impact on your child and family. Whether you’re early in your SEND journey, making sense of a new diagnosis, or maintaining an EHCP, we’re alongside you at every step.

💬 Message us or email 📩 admin@sensesupport.org to find out how we can support your family.

15/09/2025

Support doesn’t have to mean full-time school. Some children need less, not more. At The Hub, we offer part-time provision (up to 15 hrs/week) for children who need time to recover, reconnect and rebuild at their own pace.

⏳ Short-term or longer-term support
🔄 Ideal for reintegration, transition, or stabilisation
💬 Message us or email 📩 admin@sensesupport.org if this sounds like what your child needs

11/09/2025

Is your child anxious about school? We understand.
We specialise in supporting children with anxiety, sensory differences, and experiences of trauma. Our environment is calm, supportive and low-pressure, built to help children feel safe enough to learn again.

🧠 1:3 ratio (or 1:1 / 2:1 if needed)
🖼️ Sensory room, therapy animals, creative spaces
💬 Message us or email 📩 admin@sensesupport.org for more information