Independent SEND advice & advocacy
Calm, clear support for parents navigating the SEND system.
I help families through EHC needs assessments, Annual Reviews and SEND Tribunal appeals, with IPSEA Level 3 training and the lived experience of a parent who has been there.
How I can help
Wherever you are in the process, I help you understand your child's rights, meet the deadlines and put your case clearly.
EHC needs assessments
From the first request to a finalised plan: what to ask for, what evidence matters and what to do if the answer is no.
Annual Reviews
Making sure the plan keeps pace with your child, with provision that is specific, quantified and actually delivered.
SEND Tribunal appeals
Practical support and advocacy through every stage of an appeal, from paperwork and deadlines to preparing your case.
Complaints & the Ombudsman
Raising formal complaints with the Local Authority and escalating to the LGSCO where appropriate.
About Kate
“Too often, families are expected to navigate a broken system alone. I work to change that.”
My journey into SEN advocacy began as a parent seeking the right support for my own child. What started as a personal mission has grown into a deep commitment to helping other families find their way through an often overwhelming system.
I hold IPSEA Level 1, 2 and 3 certification, and I volunteer as Parent Engagement Lead with the Cheshire East Parent Carer Forum, helping run support networks and working with local services to improve outcomes for SEND families.
Before advocacy I spent seven years in recruitment, latterly managing a team. That background means I'm organised, persistent and comfortable holding professionals to account, always with your child at the centre.
How it works
Get in touch
Tell me a little about your child and where you are in the process.
We talk it through
We look at your paperwork, your options and the deadlines that matter.
I'm with you
Support with requests, reviews, complaints or appeals, at the level you need.
Fees
Support meetings with me by phone or Teams
Meetings with schools, Local Authorities and other professionals
Reading time for reports, plans and paperwork
“Navigating the SEND system can feel like wandering through fog with a flickering torch, but Kate knows the landscape inside out and helps turn chaos into clarity.”
Let's talk about your child.
Whether you're just starting out or already facing a tribunal, you don't have to work it out alone.
Email · cheshiresenconsultancy@gmail.com
Based in Sandbach, Cheshire · supporting families remotely across the UK