We Fix Broken EHCPs.
Social work-led EHCP case construction and tribunal representation delivered by qualified, regulated professionals.
Not with noise. With structured evidence, statutory precision, and tribunal-ready case construction.
Little Nellies Ltd is an independent SEND practice led by qualified, regulated professionals. We prepare EHCP applications, appeals and tribunal cases properly - from first draft to final hearing.
This Isn’t Generic SEND Support.
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 don’t complete forms. We construct cases.
We don’t complete forms. We construct cases.
Section B is analysed for clarity, specificity and evidential weight.
Section F is rewritten for precision, enforceability and statutory compliance.
Every case is aligned to the SEND Code of Practice and relevant statutory duties.
No templates. No recycled wording. No guesswork.
Our documentation is prepared with tribunal scrutiny in mind.
Structured. Referenced. Defensible.
We integrate evidence across education, health and care to ensure the plan reflects the full profile of need
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One coherent case. One clear legal position.
This is professional EHCP case construction.
Not informal advocacy. Not paperwork assistance.
Most EHCP Appeals Fail for One Reason.
They rely on frustration instead of structure.
Tribunals do not assess how unfair a situation feels.
They assess need, provision, and statutory compliance.
Weak wording fails.
Vague provision fails.
Unstructured evidence fails.
We build cases accordingly.
Clear needs.
Specific provision.
Defensible drafting.
Controlled documentation.
Because outcomes depend on precision.
The EHCP Pathway – From Application to Tribunal
Application
Draft Plan
Refusal
Mediation
Appeal
Tribunal
At each stage, there are deadlines, procedural requirements and documentation standards that must be met.
We intervene strategically:
• Initial application built to reduce refusal risk
• Draft plans audited line by line
• Refusals converted into structured grounds of appeal
• Evidence consolidated into a tribunal-ready dossier
• Representation delivered with clarity and control
This is not reactive advocacy.
It is deliberate case preparation.
Our Core Services
EHCP Application
Applications constructed to meet statutory criteria under the Children and Families Act 2014.
Clear evidence. Defined need. Reduced refusal risk.
Draft EHCP Review
Line-by-line audit of Sections B and F to ensure clarity, specificity and enforceability.
Weak wording removed. Statutory compliance restored.
Annual Review
Strategic preparation for annual review to prevent erosion of provision.
Needs updated. Language strengthened. Position protected.
Mediation
Evidence-led preparation for mediation following refusal or dispute.
Clear amendment proposals. Controlled negotiation strategy.
Tribunal Appeal & Representation
SEND35 / SEND35a drafting, case management, evidence integration and formal representation.
Prepared for scrutiny. Structured for outcome.
One-Stop Evidence Pack
A consolidated, tribunal-ready dossier produced by our in-house SEND specialists, social workers and psychologists.
One coherent case. One defensible position.
Why Multi-Disciplinary Expertise Matters in EHCP Appeals
EHCP tribunals assess need, provision and statutory duties.
They do not determine who argued most passionately.
They assess evidence, structure and compliance.
Our cases are prepared through a multi-disciplinary lens - integrating:
• Social work assessment
• Educational insight
• Psychological analysis
• Statutory interpretation
• Safeguarding and provision delivery
This allows us to understand how support operates in practice - not just how it is described on paper.
EHCPs are legally enforceable documents.
They must withstand scrutiny.
Our preparation reflects that reality.
This is structured professional case construction.
Not informal advocacy.
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.
✔ 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
Every assessment and appeal is handled by experts who know the law, the system, and how to fight your corner — with compassion and clarity.
Professional Standards. Structured Outcomes.
Multi-disciplinary expertise, disciplined preparation and structured case management from draft to tribunal.
Professional Standards.
A multi-disciplinary SEND practice delivering tribunal-ready preparation within statutory timeframes.
Little Nellies is powered by a team including:
• Registered social workers
• Chartered and MSc-level psychologists
• SEND lead practitioners
• Specialist EHCP caseworkers
• Structured client liaison oversight
We operate as a professional practice - not an informal advocacy group.
Our cases are prepared accordingly.
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 appeals operate under strict statutory timeframes.
If you are within an appeal window or reviewing a draft plan, timing matters.
We will assess your current position and advise the correct structured pathway.
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.
