Availability update

 Due to current capacity and personal commitments, I’ve made the decision to pause taking on extended new client work at this time. This is to ensure I can continue to give families the time and attention their cases deserve.

This message will be updated when my availability changes. If capacity allows, I may still be able to offer shorter pieces of work, subject to availability.

If your enquiry relates to a short piece of work, you can email me at support@send-compass.co.uk, and I will let you know if I am able to help.

In the meantime, I regularly share general tips and information on my Facebook page. You may also find organisations such as IPSEA, SOS!SEN, or SEND Empowerment (Facebook) helpful for guidance and support.

Take care,

Leigh

Draft EHCP Check – £250

Includes review of up to three professional reports.Additional reports: £30 each.

I will review your draft EHCP against the supporting evidence (Section K) adding comments directly into the document using tracked changes where applicable.

This is a checking and advisory service. I do not rewrite professional reports or therapy recommendations, but I will clearly highlight where any provision is vague, unclear, or not properly specified so the Local Authority can seek clarification from the relevant professionals.

Includes:

•Review of the draft EHCP against supporting evidence

Identification of missing needs and provision, with anything missing added in bold and referenced back to the professional reports

•Highlighting unclear or unenforceable wording and indicating where this needs to be strengthened

•Comments throughout the document for the Local Authority explaining what needs to be amended and why, using relevant law where appropriate. 

EHCNA Submission Review (using my free template) £30

I provide a free EHCNA template on this website that you can complete. This optional service is for parents who would like to use my template but also have reassurance before submitting.

Includes:

• Review of your completed EHCNA application using my template only 
• Highlighting gaps or weak wording
• Guidance to strengthen your submission
• This service does not include drafting the application.

EHCNA Application Drafting

• (Accessibility support – where templates are not possible) £150 For parents who are unable to complete an EHCNA request themselves.

Includes:

• One information-gathering call or reasonable message/voice note support
• Detailed note-taking
• Review of all evidence provided
• A fully written EHCNA application with the legal threshold clearly applied

The application will be ready to submit to the local authority, with guidance if needed.

Refusal to Assess – Draft Review (Sense Check) – £75

For parents who have already written their own refusal to assess appeal but would like another pair of eyes to review it.

Includes:

• Reading your draft submission

• Cross-referencing it against one diagnosis or professional report

• Strengthening wording and structure

• Adding relevant SEND law and case law where appropriate

• Clear written feedback and suggested amendments

Refusal to Assess Appeal – £250

Support where the Local Authority has refused to carry out an Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment.

Includes:

• Evidence review against the legal threshold

• Analysis of the Local Authority’s refusal reasoning

• Structured written appeal supported by relevant SEND law and case law

• SEND35A completion

• One 30-minute support call

• Limited message support during the drafting process

• Submission guidance

• Review of the Local Authority response once received

This document will be prepared and ready to submit to the Local Authority and SENDIST.

A discounted rate may be available where I previously prepared your EHC Needs Assessment submission and am already familiar with the case.

Further tribunal support is available ad-hoc (£30 per hour).

Refusal to Issue Appeal – £270

Support where the Local Authority has refused to issue an EHCP following assessment.

Includes:

• Review of the refusal decision and evidence

• Legal analysis and structured appeal submission

• SEND35 completion

• One 30-minute support call

• Limited message support during drafting

• Review of the Local Authority response once received

• Documents prepared and ready for submission

Further tribunal support is available ad-hoc (£30 per hour).

EHCP Content and/or Placement Appeals

(Sections B, F and/or I) – £385

Includes:

• Full EHCP draft check (where required)

• Robust written appeal outlining your case, supported by relevant SEND law and case law

• Consultation response analysis

• SEND35 completion

• Where appropriate, support to develop a parental statement and summary of needs

• One 30-minute support call

• Limited message support during drafting

• Review of the Local Authority response

• Support to lodge the appeal and understand case review deadlines

A discounted rate may be available where I have already completed the EHCP draft check and know the case.

All documents will be prepared and ready to submit.

Further tribunal support (for example CRH forms, evidence preparation or bundle support) is available ad-hoc (£30 per hour).

Important

Support included within each service relates to the drafting process only. Additional advice, document reviews or ongoing support may be charged at the hourly rate.

I do not take on cases where another advocate has already started work.

My fees are £30 per hour, reflecting the time, expertise and care I put into supporting your family.

The total cost may vary depending on the service, your child’s needs, and the amount of evidence involved. I aim to be transparent and fair, and I am always happy to provide a clear breakdown or personalised estimate so you know exactly what to expect.

Support may include:

• Next-step advice and SEND guidance

• Writing emails to schools

• Writing emails to Local Authorities

• Form completion (including CRH, SEND7 and SEND35A)

• Attendance support

• Reading and checking reports or evidence

• Helping you understand Local Authority decisions

• Talking things through when the situation feels overwhelming

Support is usually provided in writing, as this ensures advice is clear and parents have something to refer back to.

Advice calls are not routinely offered, but may occasionally be arranged where needed. Calls are £60 per hour and include a written summary of suggested next steps.

For SaLT, OT, EP or private reports.

Sometimes professional reports can feel difficult to understand, or you may feel unsure whether everything about your child has been properly captured.

This service helps you look over the report carefully so you can feel more confident about what it says.

Includes:

• Careful reading of one professional report

• Identifying any unclear or weaker wording

• Highlighting areas that may need strengthening

• Clear written feedback you can use if you wish to respond to the professional