How we change you and your child/yp’s trajectory SEN Parent Support Group
8:00 AM – The Inbox of Dreams (and Drama)
Today’s inbox delivers:
- 3 LA concession emails before we even hit double digits on the clock.
- 1 EHCP Needs Assessment agreement post-refusal, overturned by our precision challenge doc.
- 2 draft reviews submitted with Maslow’s visual attached (because nothing says “educational psychology” like a triangle).
Warm tea remains undrinkable. Wins are drink enough. Coffee is the fuel of choice!
10:00 AM – Mentoring Call: From “They said no” to “They’ve now agreed”
Parent ‘A’ joins the call deflated after a flat-out EHCPNA refusal because those are the LA’s “go to” responses of late, well since 2022 and the introduction of the “safety valve”.
(Safety Valve is a government initiative to boost LA’s financial balance sheet, but they MUST save money in order to get that cash injection)
We calmly deploy Section 36 magic, throw in some Equality Act for seasoning, and finish with a carefully worded request for interim EOTAS while tribunal prep gets underway.
By day 3 post mentor support call, the LA backs down. That refusal? Cancelled.
Win: LA concedes pre-hearing. Tribunal prep shelved. Celebratory memes drafted!
11:30 AM – Draft Review Power Hour
One EHCP draft reviewed. Highlights include:
- SCOP breach spotted hiding in plain sight.
- Section B missing key diagnoses.
- Section F packed with “access to” “will benefit from” which we swiftly swap out for specific, measurable provision.
- Medical Report from OT totally omitted, (another cost saving initiative) now fully versed in Section B & F
Parents receive a fully visual chart + challenge letter template to submit to the LA.
Win: Tribunal pathway downgraded to successful parental representation. No Children harmed in the making of this EHCP in fact the Childs needs will be fully met and the LA made fully accountable for the recommendations and provision!
2:30 PM – Facebook Group Ping: Refusal to Issue… Reversed?!
Group member posts:
“They said they wouldn’t issue the plan. They’ve now agreed. Your draft review SAVED US.”
I do a subtle victory dance; aka stretch my back after 4 hours of desk crouch.
Win: Refusal to Issue overturned at the 11th hour. Child gets provision. Parent gets peace of mind and the LA gets reminded – we do not play.
4:00 PM – “Ask Andrea” Thread Lights Up
One question about provision wording accidentally prompts a live statutory masterclass. Threads bloom. Members quote CAFA 2014 like they’ve done it all their lives. Our free empowerment is evidenced throughout!
Win: SEND empowerment on tap. Zero gatekeeping. 21K+ members levelling up together.
6:00 PM – Final Acts of Advocacy
New FREE Resource uploaded to group and website – Tribunal VLOG uploaded to group. Another call booked for Tuesday:
“Refusal to Assess… but we’re appealing.”
Yes, you are. And yes, we’ll win.
Win: Another family not left behind. Just-in-time support delivered. One legally accurate step at a time.
These aren’t just wins they’re the reason we do this. Every overturned refusal, every plan rewritten, every concession wrangled without litigation is a structural shift in the system.
SEND mentoring is the art of knowing the law, speaking human, and refusing to accept less than lawful for the children who matter most with out breaking the bank!
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Communicating With School
SEN Support Before EHCP
All Things EHCP
- LETTER: To The LA When They Do Not Include Private Assessments In Your Draft EHCP
- LETTER: Responding To A Substandard EHCP Draft
- RESOURCE: Preparing for Mediation (EHCPNA Refused)
- LETTER: When the LA Refuse To Do A SLCN (salt) Or OT Assessment During EHCPNA
- LETTER: Asking LA To Consult School of Choice During EHCPNA
Attendance, Exclusions & Sanctions
- LETTER: To School When They Fail To Progress After Part Time Time-Table
- VLOG: How To Communicate To Prevent The Threat of Fines!
- GUIDANCE: Government Guidance on Suspension/Exclusion – England
- RESOURCE: Parent Admin – Spreadsheet for recording school events.
- GUIDANCE Penalty Framework © SEN Parent Support Group
Complaints
- LETTER: To School When Whole School Approach To Adjustments Is Not Applied Consistently (IEP or EHCP)
- RESOURCE: LGO Outcomes
- LETTER: Right to Choose Rejection 3 Step Complaints Letters
- RESOURCE Core Deficit Supporting Tool ©SEN Parent Support Group
- LETTER: To SENCO Ref: APDR Prior to Stage 1 Complaint
