About the Practice
Structured. Evidence-Led. Tribunal-Ready.
Little Nellie’s is a specialist EHCP case construction and tribunal preparation practice operating across England.
We do not offer generic advocacy.
We build structured, evidence-aligned cases designed to withstand scrutiny under the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Regulations, and tribunal procedure.
Our work is disciplined, deadline-aware, and built around one principle:
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Outcomes improve when evidence is structured properly.
EHCP Case Construction & Tribunal Preparation
What We Actually Do
The SEND Tribunal does not decide cases based on emotion.
It decides them based on statutory duties, evidence, and clarity.
We help families by:
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Analysing draft EHCPs for enforceability
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Identifying provision gaps and unlawful wording
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Mapping evidence to statutory thresholds
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Drafting appeal documentation (SEND35 / SEND35A)
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Structuring Working Documents
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Preparing families for mediation and tribunal
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Providing tribunal-stage support or representation where agreed
This is case construction - not paperwork assistance.
Our Position in the System
Little Nellie’s is a subsidiary of Nellie Supports Ltd, a multidisciplinary social work practice operating across England.
Our EHCP work is delivered by qualified professionals with experience in:
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Statutory social work
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SEND frameworks
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Evidence drafting
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Tribunal procedure
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Care Act and Children and Families Act duties
We are not a firm of solicitors.
We do not provide reserved legal activities.
We provide structured case preparation and support so families can present coherent, evidence-based appeals.
Where formal legal advice is required, we advise families to seek a solicitor.
Our Method
Every case follows a structured pathway:
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Stage Identification
Application, draft review, refusal, mediation, or appeal. -
Threshold Analysis
What does the law actually require at this stage? -
Evidence Mapping
Does the evidence meet the statutory test? -
Provision Alignment
Are needs translated into quantified, enforceable provision? -
Submission Structure
Appeals and documentation prepared clearly and logically. -
Tribunal Preparation
Hearing strategy, document organisation, and clarity of argument.
We do not rely on volume.
We rely on structure.
From Newcastle to Newquay to Norwich; We’ve Got You Covered
We operate across England.
All tribunal work relates to the First-tier Tribunal (Special Educational Needs and Disability) (SEND).
Support is delivered remotely and, where appropriate, in person.
Professional Standards
Our work is governed by the professional and organisational standards of Nellie Supports Ltd.
We are committed to:
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Clear service scope
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Transparent fixed fees
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Confidential handling of sensitive information
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Lawful data processing
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Structured case management
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Defined review processes
EHCP cases frequently involve health and disability information.
We handle documentation with appropriate confidentiality and data protection safeguards.
Further details are available in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Why Families
Choose
Little Nellie’s
Because the system is procedural.
And preparation matters.
We combine:
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Professional discipline
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Statutory literacy
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Evidence-led drafting
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Clear communication
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Defined case pathways
We are calm where others are reactive.
We are structured where others are vague.
And that difference shows in the paperwork.
