Typical Advocacy Needs | SEND Basecamp

Advocacy Services offered

Expert, bespoke guidance through Consultation in:

SEND identification & provision
School liaison & communication
Reasonable adjustments and provision in school
Support Plans / IEPs / Pupil Passport
Effective support - assessment, planning, implementation (APDR process)
Evidence of provision
Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNA)
Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP)
Draft EHCP reviews
Annual Reviews - family views, prep for meeting, meeting, report review
Appeals, Mediation & Tribunal

Direct work completed on parent / carer’s behalf

Support Plan / IEP / Pupil Passport review
Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments (EHCNA)
Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP)
Draft EHCP reviews
Annual Reviews - family views, prep for meeting, meeting, report review
Appeals, Mediation & Tribunal

School insider knowledge - on your side

I have spent my career inside schools. I understand how they work under pressure, the communication patterns that leave families without answers, and the early warning signs of unmet need. That insight is now entirely in your corner.

Partnership, not just process

Collaboration with schools, where possible, produces better outcomes than adversarial challenge. Formal dispute is sometimes necessary but the starting point is always informed, strategic engagement.

When you're navigating more than a system

Many families navigating the SEND system are neurodivergent themselves. I explicitly recognise and address the cognitive and emotional demands this journey places on parents and carers and offer practical coaching to help you build the skills and confidence to advocate effectively for your child.