For parents & families
You don't have to navigate this alone.
Independent advocacy and SEND support. Someone informed and impartial alongside your family.
It's okay to ask for support.
Navigating education systems can become overwhelming, particularly when a child is struggling to attend, regulate or have their needs recognised.
Does any of this sound familiar?
- Overwhelmed by meetings and paperwork
- Unsure whether your child is getting the right support
- Confused by the SEND system and its processes
- Feeling like you are not being heard
- Worried about the future and what comes next
Advocacy is not about creating conflict with school. It is about helping everyone understand the child and agree what needs to change.
Practical help at every stage
Understanding the system
Clear, jargon-free explanations of SEND processes, EHCPs and your rights.
Preparing for meetings
Getting ready for reviews and difficult conversations, with a plan for what to say and ask.
Attending alongside you
Where agreed, I attend with you and help present your child's needs clearly.
Reviewing documentation
Reading reports and professional advice, and explaining what they mean for your child.
Attendance and EBSA
Support where a child is struggling to attend, including reintegration planning.
Suspensions and behaviour
Support around behaviour, suspensions and reasonable adjustments.
Free guide
Parent Advocacy: knowing where to start
A short guide covering what parent advocacy is, how it differs from SENDIASS, and which kind of support might help you most.
Free to download. No sign-up needed.
Inside the guide
- What parent advocacy is, and what it is not
- Questions to help you work out what you need
- How advocacy and SENDIASS fit together
- What support can look like at each stage
- How to take a first step
Every family is different, so support is built around you
Some families need one conversation and a clear direction. Others want someone alongside them through an EHCP application or a difficult period of non-attendance.
You are only charged for what you use, and costs are always agreed before you commit.
Start with the free call. If I am not the right person for it, I will say so.
SENDIASS or a parent advocate?
Many families use both. SENDIASS is free, impartial and an excellent first step. Here is how the two differ.
| SENDIASS | Parent advocate | |
|---|---|---|
| Service offered | A free, impartial and confidential service funded by the local authority, providing information and advice on SEND. | An independent service offering tailored one-to-one support, working alongside you to navigate the system. |
| Focus | Information and guidance about options and processes, empowering you to make your own decisions. | Strategic support and advocacy, helping you understand, plan and communicate effectively. |
| How it works | General information and signposting. Support is usually brief and solution-focused. | A trusting relationship built over time, with ongoing tailored support and practical strategies. |
| Meetings | May attend in an information-sharing role, not always available. Does not represent you. | Attends with you where agreed, and helps present your child's needs clearly and confidently. |
| Confidentiality | Confidential within the service. They do not act on your behalf. | Fully confidential. I work for you, not the local authority or the school. |
| Cost | Free. | Paid service, with flexible packages and pay-as-you-go options. |
Every family is unique. Support is tailored to you.
The first step is a free 20-minute discovery call.