Evidence-Led EHCP Appeals. Built to Tribunal Standard.
When councils refuse to assess, refuse to issue, or draft vague EHCPs, cases are not won by frustration.
They are won by structure, evidence and statutory precision.
We construct tribunal-ready EHCP cases - without solicitor pricing.
Little Nellie's is an independent SEND practice led by regulated professionals. We construct EHCP applications, appeals and tribunal cases with statutory precision - from first draft to final hearing.
EHCP Appeals Are Legal Decisions — Not Emotional Ones
The SEND Tribunal does not decide cases based on frustration, unfairness, or how hard things have been.
It decides based on:
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Clearly identified needs (Section B)
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Specified and quantified provision (Section F)
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Appropriate placement (Section I)
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Compliance with the Children and Families Act 2014
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The SEND Regulations and Code of Practice
If your evidence is not structured around those legal duties, it is often ignored.
That is why we build cases differently. We align reports, provision, and arguments to the statutory test from the outset - so that every document serves a purpose.
Where Are You in the Process?
Annual Review
Annual reviews can strengthen provision - or quietly dilute it. Preparation protects your position.
One-Stop Evidence Pack
A multi-disciplinary, tribunal-ready evidence dossier integrating education, health and care into one coherent, defensible case.
This Is Not Generic SEND Support
Little Nellies is an independent SEND practice led by regulated professionals.
Our team includes registered social workers, SEND lead practitioners with postgraduate qualifications, psychology graduates, and specialist EHCP caseworkers with direct school-based SEN experience.
We do not complete forms.
We construct cases.
What That Means in Practice
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Section B is analysed for clarity, specificity and evidential weight.
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Section F is rewritten for precision, enforceability and statutory compliance.
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Evidence is aligned to the SEND Code of Practice and statutory duties.
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Documentation is prepared with tribunal scrutiny in mind.
Structured. Referenced. Defensible.
We integrate education, health and care evidence into one coherent position - ensuring the EHCP reflects the full profile of need.
One coherent case.
One defensible legal position.
This is professional EHCP case construction.
Professional Standards. Structured Outcomes.
Outcomes Depend on Structure
Our structured approach regularly leads to:
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Refusals overturned
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Section F strengthened and quantified
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Local authority concessions before hearing
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Provision secured within final plans
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Defensible, enforceable EHCPs
EHCPs are legally enforceable documents. They must withstand scrutiny - not just at tribunal, but in practice.
Our preparation reflects that reality.
Outcomes Matter.
We don’t promise miracles.
We deliver structured preparation that leads to:
• Refusals overturned
• Section F strengthened
• Local authority concessions
• Provision secured
• Defensible, enforceable plans
Because when cases are built properly, outcomes improve.
Deadlines Are Real.
EHCP disputes operate within strict statutory timeframes. Missing a deadline can remove your right to challenge a decision.
Most commonly:
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15 calendar days to respond to a Draft EHCP
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2 months to appeal a refusal or final plan
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Mediation certificates required before most appeals
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Tribunal directions issued with fixed compliance dates
These are statutory deadlines. They move whether you do or not.
Early strategic intervention allows time to:
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Identify evidence gaps
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Strengthen Section B and F wording
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Structure appeal grounds properly
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Prepare documentation for scrutiny
Delay reduces options.
Not Just Advice. Professional Practice.
Little Nellies is led by regulated professionals.
✔ Registered Social Workers
✔ BASW Members
✔ Social Work England Registered
✔ Social Care Wales Registered
✔ Postgraduate SEND Specialists
We understand statutory duties, evidential thresholds and tribunal scrutiny.
Structure over noise.
Precision over volume.
Unsure Where to Begin?
If you are within a draft review or appeal window, begin with a Strategic Case Review.
We will assess your position and advise the correct structured pathway.
Book a Strategic Case Review.
