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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 Little Nellie's, 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.
How Our Support Works
1. Free 15-Minute Call
Book a no-obligation chat with an expert. We listen to your story, answer urgent questions, and clarify what stage you’re at.
2. Tailored Plan
We match you with the right service — application support, draft review, mediation help or tribunal preparation. No jargon. No pressure.
3. Structured Advocacy
We prepare evidence, guide every stage, and help you understand what happens next.
4. Ongoing Support
We remain available for future reviews, subsequent appeals, and monitoring statutory follow-through.
Our EHCP & SEND Services
Each service is stage-specific, fixed-fee and aligned with the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Regulations 2014.
Whether you are at the beginning of the process or preparing for appeal, we provide structured support tailored to where you are now.
EHCP Application Support
Help with evidence gathering, drafting requests and submitting a legally grounded application.
Refusal to Assess Appeal Support
Preparation and guidance for SEND35A appeals where an assessment has been refused.
Refusal to Issue EHCP Appeal Support (SEND35)
Structured preparation where the authority has assessed but refused to issue a plan.
Draft EHCP Review Support
Line-by-line review of Sections A–K to strengthen wording, clarify provision and request amendments within the 15-day window.
SEND Mediation Support
Preparation for mediation discussions and clarification of your legal position before tribunal.
SEND Tribunal Preparation Support
Structured appeal preparation, evidence alignment and guidance for tribunal hearings.
One-Stop Evidence Pack
A comprehensive, organised evidence bundle designed to strengthen your case at any stage of the EHCP process.
→ One-Stop Evidence Pack
Who We Support
We work with families across England at every stage of the EHCP and SEND process. Whether you are just beginning to seek support for your child or facing a formal dispute with your local authority, our role is to provide structured, legally grounded guidance that reflects where you are now.
We regularly support parents who are:
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Applying for an EHCP for the first time
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Challenging a refusal to assess or issue a plan
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Responding to a draft EHCP within the 15-day window
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Preparing for SEND mediation
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Appealing to the SEND Tribunal
By offering stage-specific support, we ensure families receive clear advice that matches their current position in the statutory process - reducing overwhelm and improving clarity about next steps.
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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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.
Why Choose Little Nellie's
Little Nellies works exclusively in EHCP and SEND advocacy. We do not offer general legal services or adult social care support - our focus is entirely on helping families navigate the statutory education framework in England.
Our work is grounded in the Children and Families Act 2014, the SEND Regulations 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice. We structure every case around statutory duties and evidence, not opinion or pressure.
All support is fixed-fee and clearly scoped. You know what stage you are addressing, what the service includes, and what the next steps involve.
Above all, our approach is calm and structured. We bring clarity to complex processes, helping families move forward with confidence rather than uncertainty.
Our Prices — No Surprises
Clear, fixed fees — all the way to tribunal.
Application Support
£290
EHCP Draft Review
£290
SEND35A Refusal Appeal
£290
SEND 35 Application Submission
£290
Mediation Support
£290
Appeal Preparation
£600
Tribunal Support
£290/
£600*
One-Step Evidence Pack
£1500
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 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.
