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.

10/02/2026

Good intentions don’t replace legal duties.
If provision isn’t happening, parents deserve a way forward without having to become legal experts.

Message me for support 🌻

Fighting for your child’s support shouldn’t feel like a full-time job — but for many parents, SEND appeals, mediation an...
09/02/2026

Fighting for your child’s support shouldn’t feel like a full-time job — but for many parents, SEND appeals, mediation and tribunals become overwhelming, confusing and emotionally draining.

That’s where I come in.

I support parents of children with additional needs through SEND appeals, mediation and tribunal processes — taking the pressure off and making sure your child’s needs are clearly evidenced and strongly presented.

You don’t have to do this alone — and you don’t have to jump straight to expensive legal representation either.

I’m the halfway house between going it alone and hiring a solicitor:
✔️ I can empower you and stand alongside you every step of the way
✔️ Or manage the whole process for you from start to finish
✔️ Clear, fixed costs — no hidden surprises
✔️ Professional, parent-focused, child-centred approach

Because getting the right support in place can change everything — for your child and your whole family.

📩 Message me to talk through your situation and next steps

09/02/2026

Understanding the process can change everything. I help parents feel informed, organised and ready.

DM or WhatsApp on 07368452590 for a chat.

09/02/2026

“School meetings often fall apart in the same way every time, but this is not your fault. 🤍

The moment you walk into that room, your heart starts racing and your palms sweat before anyone says a single word.

I have three neurodiverse children myself and I still remember sitting in those meetings feeling completely alone. I was convinced I was failing as a parent. If just one person had been sitting beside me back then, I would have had the courage to keep pushing for what my kids needed.

To stop this from happening, we need to look at three things:
• When we name the fear everyone’s feeling, we can stop arguing and start solving problems.
• When we understand that teachers are drowning in cases (not ignoring your child on purpose), we can work with them instead of against them.
• When someone neutral sits between you and the school, they absorb the tension that would otherwise land on you.

My job is to take on that stress so your body doesn’t go into panic mode. This stops the destructive pattern and gets your child the actual help they need to succeed. 🌟

I support parents through:
✔ Parent-School Relationship Repair
✔ Bridge-Building within Behaviour Support
✔ Meeting Attendance
✔ Tribunal Support

Together we will fix the broken communication and get your child the support they’re legally entitled to. 🌻 🛠️

DM SEND for information on my services.

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09/02/2026

A written plan is only powerful if it’s followed.
I help parents move from frustration to action when provision isn’t being delivered.

DM or WhatsApp me on 07368452590 🌻

04/02/2026

“Managing your child’s EHCP means chasing three separate agencies—education, health, and social care—to work together, even though the law says they must coordinate. The system expects you to do all the chasing yourself.

Your child’s EHCP legally requires these three agencies to act as one team, but each follows different rules and procedures. Research shows that getting agencies to work together is the biggest failure in the system. Health appointments get delayed by months, social care says your child doesn’t qualify, and suddenly you’re tracking who promised what and when. If I could have had somebody to help me through it, this would have given me the confidence to continue to fight. 🤍

Here is what actually closes the coordination gap:

Multi-agency meetings with documented accountability.

✔ Information barriers: The school uses one computer system, health uses another, social care uses a third. Team Around the Child meetings get everyone in the same room sharing information out loud so nobody misses critical details.
✔ Responsibility gaps: Each agency thinks another agency already handled it. Early Help assessments write down exactly which professional will do what and by which date.
✔ Service duplication: Your child might get two different therapists working on the same goal without knowing. Coordinated meetings list out every service your child receives first to spot overlaps and fill actual gaps. 🛠️

It is really like having someone on your team. I believe early intervention is key—failing to help early on means the child and family suffer.

My aim is to help you feel more confident. DM SEND and I’ll send you information about SEND consultancy services, including Attendance at Meetings where I facilitate Team Around the Child, Early Help, and Child in Need meetings to ensure professionals share information effectively, coordinate provision, and assign clear responsibilities with documented commitments so you stop project-managing system alignment alone. 🌻

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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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