SEN advocacy service
SEN Case Assessment
A SEN case assessment gives parents a structured first view of the issue, the evidence, the likely next steps and which advocacy support may be appropriate.
- Price
- Initial consultation options available: Free
- Best for
- Families who are unsure what support they need or which step to take next.
- Format
- Initial review and practical next-step guidance.
Overview
What this support covers
SEND problems rarely arrive neatly labelled. A family may have a school meeting next week, a refusal letter on the table, a draft EHCP that looks wrong, or a child whose needs have changed faster than the paperwork. A case assessment helps turn that uncertainty into a practical plan.
The purpose is not to sell the largest package. It is to understand where you are in the process, what decision or document matters now, what deadlines apply and what evidence is available. Some families need a focused document review. Others need annual review preparation, EHCP request support or tribunal preparation.
The SEN Advocate uses the case assessment to identify the immediate issue, explain the options in plain English and recommend the most proportionate next step.
Who this is for
- You are unsure whether you need EHCP, annual review or tribunal help.
- You have several documents and do not know which one matters most.
- A deadline is approaching and you need to prioritise.
- You want a professional view before choosing a package.
- You need help understanding whether your concern is evidence, process, provision or placement.
Common problems
- Parents spend time on background history while missing the immediate legal deadline.
- The family is unsure whether to complain, request a review, appeal or gather more evidence.
- The school and local authority give different explanations.
- The current plan or decision letter is difficult to interpret.
- Parents are overwhelmed by documents and need a clear order of action.
How we help
- Identify the current SEND process stage.
- Clarify the decision, document or deadline that matters most.
- Review the headline evidence position.
- Recommend proportionate next steps.
- Signpost to the relevant advocacy package where further support is needed.
Process
How the support works
Step 1
Initial information
You explain the current issue and provide the key document or decision letter where relevant.
Step 2
Issue triage
We identify whether the priority is assessment, EHCP wording, review, placement, appeal or evidence.
Step 3
Options discussion
We explain the practical options, likely deadlines and what evidence would help.
Step 4
Recommended next step
You receive a clear view of the next action and whether further advocacy support is needed.
Included
What you can expect
- Initial issue review.
- Plain-English explanation of options.
- Deadline and process guidance.
- Recommendation for next steps.
- Direction to the most suitable support route.
Recommended package
30-minute Case Assessment (phone or online)
A complimentary 30-minute initial assessment to understand your case and how we can help.
- Package price
- Free
Included in this package
Journey so far
We take time to understand your journey to date with your case
Next Steps
To decipher what your next steps might be
How we can Help
We explain how we can support you and your child going forward
FAQs
Questions about SEN Case Assessment
Is a case assessment the same as full advocacy support?
No. It is an initial review to understand the issue and recommend next steps. If detailed document drafting, appeal preparation or meeting support is needed, that can be arranged separately.
What should I send before a case assessment?
The most useful documents are usually the latest EHCP, decision letter, annual review paperwork, school evidence or professional report connected to the current issue.
Can you tell me whether I have a tribunal case?
A case assessment can identify the likely issues and evidence gaps, but a detailed tribunal view may require a fuller review of documents and deadlines.
What if I do not know what help I need?
That is exactly when a case assessment is useful. The aim is to work out what stage you are at and what action is most proportionate.