Helping you navigate the EHCP Process ehcp help
Down-to-earth Send advocacy. Affordable, accessible support rooted in lived experience.
About Send Compass
A little about me
Hey!
I’m Leigh, a fellow parent walking the SEND path. I’m neurodivergent myself, and I have three amazing, spicy children (all with EHCPs), so I understand how overwhelming, confusing, and isolating this education journey can feel!
I’m based in East Sussex, working with families UK-wide. I’m happily married to my best friend, mum to six spiders (yes, really!), and I find joy in true crime documentaries, advocating for children’s educational rights, stargazing, and anything from LUSH that smells like a hug in a bath bomb.
In 2021 it became clear that one of my children needed an independent specialist school, I could not afford a lawyer, and honestly, I thought we were doomed. The two advocates I found in the beginning wanted to take over everything. The emails, the communication, the entire case! It terrified me. One got it very wrong. I didn’t want to hand it all over? I needed to see it all. I just needed someone to break it down and hold my hand! Thankfully I had some very knowledgeable Advocates supporting me and guiding me at the end advising to invest in private Assesments as evidence speaks for itself.
When my child was struggling with EBSA (emotionally based school avoidance), I had to quit work, and it felt like an absolute nightmare. I spent countless late nights reading case law, pouring over guidance, and trying to make sense of the system. I overindulged in Ben & Jerry’s and barely slept.
I chose to take control. I completed IPSEAs advanced Law courses up to Level 3, so I could understand the system and fight for my children by myself. In the end, we won the school placement, and my child is thriving there.
SEND Compass was born from that experience, I want to offer that support to others, I will guide you through each step, make the complex feel manageable, explain things in plain English, and empower you to advocate fearlessly for your child’s future. In my private Facebook group I will post free resources to get you started. (send compass)
Over the past 3-4 years, I’ve volunteered my time to support many families through some of the most challenging parts of the SEND process. If you’re curious what other parents have said, scroll down to the bottom for some lovely testimonials.
Whether you are applying for an EHCP, reviewing a draft, needing help writing documents, preparing for a tribunal, needing to vent, or just figuring out where to begin, I’m here to help. Even if we don’t make contact, please know that you are not alone, and this moment will pass. Look after yourself in any way you can.
Sending Love,
Leigh xx
How can I support you
How I Can Support You As A Send Advocate
EHCP Help
• Help applying for a needs assessment
• Gathering strong evidence for your child’s case
• EHCP Draft Check to ensure they’re lawful and clear
• Reviewing professional reports for accuracy and missing details
Appeals & Guidance
• Support with writing documents for:
• Refusal to assess appeals
• Refusal to issue appeals
• Section B, F & I appeals
• Guidance through the full SENDIST appeals process
• Help writing clear, confident supporting documents
Admin & Communication Help
• Submitting Subject Access Requests (SARs)
• Writing formal complaints to schools or local authorities
• Support with attendance pressures or fines
Ongoing Support
• Flexible phone and email support when you need it most
• Clear explanations of confusing SEND processes
• Encouragement and hand-holding every step of the way.
Pricing
All my work is charged at £30 per hour. I keep costs low for ethical reasons, making sure my services stay accessible to those who need them most.
Estimates are always provided before any work begins, so you know what to expect.
To book a free advice call, email me at support@send-compass.co.uk
Fully insured and GDPR compliant.
Testimonials coming soon!