Curated specialist list

EHCP & Tribunal specialists

Experienced SENCos, consultants and advocates who regularly support families through EHCP applications, annual reviews, appeals and SEND tribunals. Click a specialist to read their full profile.

5 specialists

Emma Owen

Emma Owen

Free 60-min intro

Owner of The SEN Support Studio

From £30·6+ yrs experience

I have 6+ years’ experience across SEN as a teacher, Local Authority SEN Advisor and Trainer, and specialist SEN teacher. I have supported families through EHCPs, Annual Reviews, and tribunals, as well as sensory deep dives and personalised SEN Support. I work daily with complex needs including Autism, ADHD, SLCN, and sensory differences. I offer clear, practical, and personalised guidance to help you understand your child and take confident next steps.

EHCP support (applications, appeals & tribunals)Parent advisory sessionSensory processing supportTransition planning (new school or setting)Understanding a diagnosisAnxiety & emotional regulation support
Katherine Price

Katherine Price

Free 15-min intro

SEND Consultant and Mediator · London

From £90·10+ yrs experience

I am a very experienced and high qualified professional who helps families and schools to solve problems and move forward difficult or stuck situations which are related to special educational needs. I have used a focus on communication and relationships with hundreds of cases to really look at what is underlying areas of impasse, conflict or disagreement, the key to moving things forward. This takes time, an eye for detail, my reputation for not being afraid of difficult conversations and a love of making sure documentation is thorough, clear and compliant. I have 29 years of experience in education including 15 as a SENCO and member of the Safeguarding Team in both Primary and Secondary Schools. I am also a Senior Teaching Fellow at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience where, as an Education Tutor, I train postgraduate students to work deliver interventions for low level mental health difficulties to children, young people and families. My passion for inclusion is complemented by qualifications in CBT, Dyslexia, Autism and exam access arrangements. I am very used to school and Local Authority policies and systems from years in school leadership. I am also a trained Mediator and SEND Mediator which brings an enhanced knowledge and understanding of SEND statutory processes to my practice. I am a SEND Governor for a Primary School and an assessor for the Inclusion Quality Mark. Colleagues and families have praised my empathy and ability to move emotionally charged and complex systems forwards. I am able to support families and schools with: EHCP applications and reviews Tribunal and mediation preparation School placement searches Preparation for meetings and work within multi-disciplinary settings Collaborative working to plan provision for students. Gathering family and pupil voice when making plans. Using advanced communication and analytical skills to understand and move difficult situations forward. Advice or mediation for school complaints Advisory work on school budgets, staffing and strategic SEND development. Specialities: EHCPs, ASD, Learning Support, Dyslexia, School Improvement, Complaints and Disagreements, Communication, Mediation, Exam Access Arrangements.

EHCP support (applications, appeals & tribunals)School meeting preparationTransition planning (new school or setting)Parent advisory session
Johanna O'Neill-Jones

Johanna O'Neill-Jones

Free 15-min intro

Director and SEND Advocate at NeuroAware CIC · United Kingdom

From £10·0-2 yrs experience

Founder of the CIC, I’m a neurodivergent parent with first hand experience of navigating the SEND system while caring for a child with complex needs. With 16 years in senior leadership, IPSEA L3 and a LLB Law degree, I bring a strong understanding of SEND law and advocacy. I support families in relation to EHCPs, with school and LA communication and provide clear, practical guidance. I help you feel confident and informed to ensure your child receives the support they are legally entitled to.

Parent advisory sessionEHCP support (applications, appeals & tribunals)School meeting preparation
Kirsty Flynn

Kirsty Flynn

Free 15-min intro

Independent SEND Consultant, SENDCo, Specialist Teacher and Parent Advocate · Lancashire / North West / Remote across the UK

From £50·10+ yrs experience

I am an experienced SEND Consultant, Specialist Teacher and Advocate with over 15 years in education, including SENCo, senior leadership, safeguarding and trauma-informed practice. I specialise in neurodiversity, behaviour, inclusion and complex SEND, supporting families to understand their child’s needs, navigate EHCP processes, secure the right provision, and develop effective strategies for home as well as school. My approach is compassionate, knowledgeable and firmly child-centred.

Parent advisory sessionEHCP support (applications, appeals & tribunals)School meeting preparationChoosing the right schoolTransition planning (new school or setting)Understanding a diagnosis+6 more
Leanne Harding

Leanne Harding

Senco · Colchester, CO4 0NG, England

From £50·10+ yrs experience

I have worked in Education since 2004 and have been a Senco for 11 years. I have a passion for helping children and families access the support they need to ensure that they can fulfill their potential and thrive. I have experience in supporting families apply for EHCPs, supporting them through every step of the journey and have represented families and schools at tribunals. When a child has additional needs, navigating the SEND system can be overwhelming and emotionally tiring. I am here to use my expertise to ensure the right provision is in place and can advise what to do if it isn't. Together we will work to overcome all obstacles.

EHCP support (applications, appeals & tribunals)Choosing the right schoolSchool meeting preparationBehaviour strategy coaching

Official EHCP guidance

Independent guidance and statutory references for parents navigating the EHC needs assessment, draft plan, annual review and appeal stages.