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Happy family of four — mother, father, son, and daughter — smiling together against a bright blue background, symbolising warmth, unity, and positive futures for children and young people.
Happy family of four — mother, father, son, and daughter — smiling together against a bright blue background, symbolising warmth, unity, and positive futures for children and young people.
Happy family of four — mother, father, son, and daughter — smiling together against a bright blue background, symbolising warmth, unity, and positive futures for children and young people.
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Little nellie’s

Big Fight. Bigger Futures.

Expert EHCP Applications & Appeals Support, From first application to SEND Tribunal — we help parents secure the right support, the first time.

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You’re not being difficult. You’re being a parent

Getting support for your child can feel like a fight — in school, health, social care, or even finances. EHCP delays. Refusals to assess. Refusals to issue. Weak Section F. Annual reviews going nowhere.


We know the system. We know the law. And we know how to challenge it.

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Services hide behind jargon and long waits. We don’t.

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Your child’s needs are real. So is your right to be heard.

Where we fight for families

From first application to SEND Tribunal, we provide structured, legally grounded support at every stage.

EHCP Applications

Clear, structured requests under Section 36 of the Children and Families Act 2014.


We help you present the right evidence from the start - professional reports, school data, parental views - so your application isn’t dismissed or delayed.

Start My EHCP Application

Refusal to Assess (SEND35a) Appeals

When the local authority refuses to carry out an EHC needs assessment.
We prepare and submit SEND35a appeals with legally grounded arguments, evidence analysis, and a clear case for why assessment is necessary.

Appeal a Refusal to Assess

Draft EHCP Reviews

We review Sections B, F and I to ensure needs and provision are specific, lawful and properly quantified before it becomes final.


We flag vague wording, missing provision, and weaknesses that could cause problems later.

Check My Draft Before It’s Final

Tribunal Preparation & Representation

From appeal submission to final hearing.


We draft grounds of appeal, manage working documents, structure evidence, prepare witness statements, and support you through mediation and SEND Tribunal with a clear legal strategy.

Get Tribunal Representation
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Why families trust Little Nellie's

Deadlines, jargon, endless letters, closed doors - navigating the EHCP process can feel overwhelming. You could go it alone, but why should you?

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Little Nellie’s is your trusted UK specialist in EHCP applications, appeals and SEND advocacy. We help families navigate the Education, Health and Care Plan process, challenge unfair decisions, and secure the right educational support for children with additional needs.

 

What Makes Us Different?

  • Child-First, Always

  • Your child’s needs and strengths aren’t buried in Section B — they’re front and centre.

  • Real SEND Expertise

  • We understand the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Code of Practice, and how local authorities apply (and sometimes misapply) the law.

  • Honest Advice

  • No upsells. No inflated promises. Just clear guidance about your options and realistic next steps.

  • Strategic Case Building

  • From draft reviews to full tribunal preparation, we structure evidence properly - because outcomes are decided on evidence, not emotion.

  • Flexible Support

  • One-off reviews, appeal preparation, or full tribunal representation - choose the level of support that fits your family and your fight.

 

The local authority has their team.

Schools have theirs.
Now you have yours.

Real Families. Real Wins.
Reviews from across our practice.

Not Just Talk — Credentials That Count

We’re not a Facebook group or a “well-meaning mate.” We’re fully qualified, regulated professionals — with the badges to prove it.

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✔ Member of BASW – British Association of Social Workers
✔ Montreal Cognitive Assessment Accredited Assessors

✔ British Psychology society Registered Case Workers

✔ Registered With Social Work England
✔ Registered with Social Care Wales

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Every assessment and appeal is handled by experts who know the law, the system, and how to fight your corner — with compassion and clarity.

Not sure where to start? Let's Talk.

Every family’s fight is different. Drop us a message or pick up the phone — we’ll listen, no jargon, no pressure.

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