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What Happens When You Call Us
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Free 15-Minute Call: Book a no-obligation chat with our expert team. We listen to your story, answer your urgent questions, and guide you on the best next steps for your EHCP journey.
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Tailored Plan: We match you with the right service—whether that’s a draft EHCP review, mediation support, appeal assistance, or tribunal representation. No jargon, no fluff, just clear advice.
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Action & Advocacy: We prepare all necessary evidence, guide you through every stage of the process, and stand firmly by your side until your child’s needs are fully secured.
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Ongoing Support: Even after decisions are made, we remain available for plan reviews, future appeals, and ensuring the local authority follows through on their promises.
Tired of Googling at 2am?
Every parent hits that wall – endless tabs open, the same half-answers, and still no clarity. That’s why we offer a free 15-minute call with an EHCP expert. No jargon. No judgment. Just straight answers about where you are and what comes next.
Expert EHCP Help for Parents Who’ve Had Enough
Tired of councils fobbing you off? We fight back — and we win.
Navigating the EHCP process can feel like being trapped in a maze with no map. The council sets the rules, the clock is ticking, and families are left overwhelmed by jargon, delays, and uncertainty while their child misses out on vital support. At Nellie Supports, we cut through the confusion. We specialise in expert EHCP appeal support, drafting thorough EHCP reviews, SEND Tribunal representation, and mediation with local authorities. Whether you’re challenging a refusal to assess, strengthening a weak EHCP, or fighting for the right school placement, we make the process clear, straightforward, and impossible for the council to ignore.
WHAT WE DO
Seven Ways We Get EHCPs Sorted — From Application to Tribunal
EHCP Application Support
Council said no? Time to push back.
When a local authority refuses to even assess your child for an EHCP, it feels like a door slammed in your face. The SEND35A appeal is your way to kick that door back open.
What we do:
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Decision review → check the LA’s refusal against the SEND Code of Practice.
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Evidence pack → social care or desktop assessments to prove unmet needs.
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SEND35A form drafting → completed professionally, tribunal-ready.
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Clear guidance → timelines, what to expect, and how the process plays out.
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Optional extra → complaint letter to the Ombudsman if pressure is needed.
Why it matters:
Without this step, the process stops dead. With it, you secure your legal right to a full EHCP assessment — the foundation for every support your child deserves.
EHCP Draft Review
15 Days. One Chance to Get It Right.
That draft EHCP on your desk? It decides your child’s future. You have just 15 days to challenge it if it’s vague, unlawful, or missing essential support.
What We Do:
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Line-by-Line Review: We check every section (A–K) for gaps, unlawful language, and missing professional input.
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Professional Response Letter: We draft a clear, evidence-based amendment request that councils can’t ignore.
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Child-First Approach: Our qualified social workers ensure your child’s needs are at the heart of every recommendation.
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Fast Turnaround: You’ll get our full review and response within 5 working days—so you don’t lose precious time.
Why It Matters:
Getting your EHCP draft right at this stage locks in the strongest possible plan for your child—before it turns into a battle.
SEND35A Refusal Appeal
The first step — and the council’s first chance to say no.
Applying for an EHCP can feel like throwing paperwork into a black hole. If you don’t nail the evidence from the start, your child’s needs risk being watered down or ignored.
What We Do:
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Consultation Call: We listen closely, understand your child’s real strengths and challenges, and map out their needs.
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Evidence Gathering: We collect health, education, and social care records to build a strong, comprehensive case.
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Professional Application Drafting: Written in the language councils understand and fully compliant with statutory requirements.
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Social Care Focus: Ensuring needs beyond the classroom—like social care and wellbeing—are fully represented.
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Submission Support: We guide you through the process or handle the application filing on your behalf.
Why it matters:
A strong, well-evidenced EHCP application sets the tone for the entire process. Get it right the first time, and you significantly increase your chances of avoiding disputes and delays later on.
Mediation Support
The Paperwork That Makes or Breaks Your EHCP Appeal
Starting an EHCP appeal begins with one crucial step: the SEND35 form. Get it wrong, and your case stalls before it even starts. Get it right, and you’re on the road to a successful SEND tribunal appeal.
What We Do:
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Form Drafting: Every detail covered—clear, compliant, and tailored to your child’s case.
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Professional Polish: Tribunal-ready documents—no waffle, no gaps, no risk of rejection.
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Submission Support: We guide you through the process or handle the submission for you.
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Optional Boost: Add a comprehensive Evidence Pack (including child profile, care assessment, and plan) to maximise your appeal’s impact.
Why It Matters:
This isn’t “just admin”—the SEND35 form is the legal trigger that forces the system to consider your appeal. When done right, it sets you up for a strong case from day one.
SEND35 Appeal Form
The Paperwork That Makes or Breaks Your Case.
Starting an EHCP appeal means one thing first: the SEND35 form. Get it wrong, and your case stalls before it even begins. Get it right, and you move confidently toward tribunal.
What We Do:
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Form Drafting: Every detail nailed—clear, concise, and fully compliant.
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Professional Polish: Tribunal-ready submission with no waffle and no gaps.
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Submission Support: We guide you through the process or file the form on your behalf.
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Optional Boost: Add a full Evidence Pack—including child profile, care assessment, and support plan—for maximum impact.
Why It Matters:
This isn’t “just admin.” The SEND35 form is the legal trigger that forces the system to hear your case. Done properly, it sets the foundation for a strong appeal from day one.
EHCP Appeal Support
Before Tribunal, There’s a Fight Worth Having.
When the council issues a weak EHCP plan, refuses necessary changes, or blocks your child’s support, mediation is your best chance to make them listen—without waiting months for a tribunal hearing.
What We Do:
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Assessment Review: In-person or desktop evaluation of your child’s real needs.
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Gap Analysis: We identify vague wording, missing support, and unlawful shortcuts in the EHCP.
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Mediation Pack: A sharp, evidence-backed case that councils can’t dismiss.
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Expert Advocacy: We stand by your side virtually or in person to keep pressure on the local authority.
Why It Matters:
Mediation can achieve real, faster changes. With our expert preparation and advocacy, mediation stops being a mere formality and becomes a powerful tool to secure the right support for your child.
Tribunal Support
The Big Stage. We Stand With You.
Reaching a SEND tribunal can feel like the final boss battle—intimidating, high stakes, and exhausting. But with the right preparation and professional representation, you can enter confident and ready to win.
What We Do:
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Tribunal-Ready Documents: SEND35 forms, updated assessments, and expert reports that stand up under scrutiny.
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Professional Advocacy: We represent you in person or remotely, making your case clear, compelling, and persuasive.
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Fresh Evidence: Updated EHCP reviews and reports to ensure nothing is outdated or overlooked.
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Step-by-Step Guidance: We explain every stage of the tribunal process so you feel steady, informed, and supported.
Why It Matters:
The tribunal isn’t just about winning—it’s about ensuring your child’s needs are finally taken seriously. With us by your side, you face the panel with strength, clarity, and confidence.
What We Do
Seven Ways We Get EHCPs Sorted — From Application to Tribunal
EHCP Application Support
The first step — and the council’s first chance to say no.
Applying for an EHCP can feel like throwing paperwork into a black hole. If you don’t nail the evidence from the start, your child’s needs risk being watered down or ignored.
What We Do:
-
Consultation Call: We listen closely, understand your child’s real strengths and challenges, and map out their needs.
-
Evidence Gathering: We collect health, education, and social care records to build a strong, comprehensive case.
-
Professional Application Drafting: Written in the language councils understand and fully compliant with statutory requirements.
-
Social Care Focus: Ensuring needs beyond the classroom—like social care and wellbeing—are fully represented.
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Submission Support: We guide you through the process or handle the application filing on your behalf.
Why it matters:
A strong, well-evidenced EHCP application sets the tone for the entire process. Get it right the first time, and you significantly increase your chances of avoiding disputes and delays later on.
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EHCP Draft Review
15 Days. One Chance to Get It Right.
That draft EHCP on your desk? It decides your child’s future. You have just 15 days to challenge it if it’s vague, unlawful, or missing essential support.
What We Do:
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Line-by-Line Review: We check every section (A–K) for gaps, unlawful language, and missing professional input.
-
Professional Response Letter: We draft a clear, evidence-based amendment request that councils can’t ignore.
-
Child-First Approach: Our qualified social workers ensure your child’s needs are at the heart of every recommendation.
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Fast Turnaround: You’ll get our full review and response within 5 working days—so you don’t lose precious time.
Why It Matters:
Getting your EHCP draft right at this stage locks in the strongest possible plan for your child—before it turns into a battle.
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SEND35A Refusal Appeal
Council said no? Time to push back.
When a local authority refuses to even assess your child for an EHCP, it feels like a door slammed in your face. The SEND35A appeal is your way to kick that door back open.
What we do:
-
Decision review → check the LA’s refusal against the SEND Code of Practice.
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Evidence pack → social care or desktop assessments to prove unmet needs.
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SEND35A form drafting → completed professionally, tribunal-ready.
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Clear guidance → timelines, what to expect, and how the process plays out.
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Optional extra → complaint letter to the Ombudsman if pressure is needed.
Why it matters:
Without this step, the process stops dead. With it, you secure your legal right to a full EHCP assessment — the foundation for every support your child deserves.
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Mediation Support
Before Tribunal, There’s a Fight Worth Having.
When the council issues a weak EHCP plan, refuses necessary changes, or blocks your child’s support, mediation is your best chance to make them listen—without waiting months for a tribunal hearing.
What We Do:
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Assessment Review: In-person or desktop evaluation of your child’s real needs.
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Gap Analysis: We identify vague wording, missing support, and unlawful shortcuts in the EHCP.
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Mediation Pack: A sharp, evidence-backed case that councils can’t dismiss.
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Expert Advocacy: We stand by your side virtually or in person to keep pressure on the local authority.
Why It Matters:
Mediation can achieve real, faster changes. With our expert preparation and advocacy, mediation stops being a mere formality and becomes a powerful tool to secure the right support for your child.
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SEND35 Appeal Form
The Paperwork That Makes or Breaks Your Case.
Starting an EHCP appeal means one thing first: the SEND35 form. Get it wrong, and your case stalls before it even begins. Get it right, and you move confidently toward tribunal.
What We Do:
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Form Drafting: Every detail nailed—clear, concise, and fully compliant.
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Professional Polish: Tribunal-ready submission with no waffle and no gaps.
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Submission Support: We guide you through the process or file the form on your behalf.
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Optional Boost: Add a full Evidence Pack—including child profile, care assessment, and support plan—for maximum impact.
Why It Matters:
This isn’t “just admin.” The SEND35 form is the legal trigger that forces the system to hear your case. Done properly, it sets the foundation for a strong appeal from day one.
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EHCP Appeal Support
The Paperwork That Makes or Breaks Your EHCP Appeal
Starting an EHCP appeal begins with one crucial step: the SEND35 form. Get it wrong, and your case stalls before it even starts. Get it right, and you’re on the road to a successful SEND tribunal appeal.
What We Do:
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Form Drafting: Every detail covered—clear, compliant, and tailored to your child’s case.
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Professional Polish: Tribunal-ready documents—no waffle, no gaps, no risk of rejection.
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Submission Support: We guide you through the process or handle the submission for you.
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Optional Boost: Add a comprehensive Evidence Pack (including child profile, care assessment, and plan) to maximise your appeal’s impact.
Why It Matters:
This isn’t “just admin”—the SEND35 form is the legal trigger that forces the system to consider your appeal. When done right, it sets you up for a strong case from day one.
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Tribunal Support
The Big Stage. We Stand With You.
Reaching a SEND tribunal can feel like the final boss battle—intimidating, high stakes, and exhausting. But with the right preparation and professional representation, you can enter confident and ready to win.
What We Do:
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Tribunal-Ready Documents: SEND35 forms, updated assessments, and expert reports that stand up under scrutiny.
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Professional Advocacy: We represent you in person or remotely, making your case clear, compelling, and persuasive.
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Fresh Evidence: Updated EHCP reviews and reports to ensure nothing is outdated or overlooked.
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Step-by-Step Guidance: We explain every stage of the tribunal process so you feel steady, informed, and supported.
Why It Matters:
The tribunal isn’t just about winning—it’s about ensuring your child’s needs are finally taken seriously. With us by your side, you face the panel with strength, clarity, and confidence.
Our One Stop Evidence Pack
The Dossier Councils Hate
Let’s be blunt—you don’t win EHCP battles with wishful thinking; you win them with evidence that can’t be ignored. That’s why we created the One-Stop Evidence Pack: a comprehensive, professionally written bundle that supports your case from draft EHCP to tribunal.
You pay once—and this pack powers every stage of your appeal, including mediation, SENDIST appeal, and tribunal hearings. No endless fees, no duplicate paperwork—just one rock-solid file that forces the system to listen.
Your child deserves more than vague promises. With this Evidence Pack, you’ve got the receipts.
Our Prices — No Surprises
Clear, fixed fees — all the way to tribunal.
Application Support
£290
EHCP Draft Review
£290
SEND35A Refusal Appeal
£290
Mediation Support
£290
Appeal Support
£600
Tribunal Support
£290/
£600*
One-Step Evidence Pack
£1350
All prices are listed before VAT. If we need to travel to you, we’ll agree travel costs in advance — no hidden extras. For a personalised quote that fits your child’s needs, get in touch with us today. *Reduced fee for existing appeal clients
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
✔ Member of Court of Protection Practitioners Association
✔ Accredited with Financial Vulnerability Taskforce
✔ Trusted SOLLA Affiliate – Society of Later Life Advisers
✔ 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.
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.
