Transparency on fees

 

When you need guidance on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), SEND Assist is here to help you. We provide straightforward advice that fits your specific situation.

You’ll get clear information about your legal rights and responsibilities in education, health, and social care. This will help you understand and manage tricky situations more easily.

We’ll also share details about the different services available, like local authority support, educational psychologists, and specialist teaching assistance.

Our advice emphasizes the importance of talking and working together with schools and other education providers to ensure your child’s needs are met. Overall, we aim to support you, keep you informed, and empower you to advocate for the best outcomes.

 

 

At SEND Assist, our mission is to empower parent carers, children, and young people by delivering high-quality information, advice, and guidance at an affordable price. To ensure that our services are accessible, we offer a sliding scale of fees based on the type of support you need, as detailed below.

 

 

We offer the first half hour of support at no charge, allowing you to decide if you would like to continue with additional guidance afterward.

 

Fee Structure

General information, advice and guidance

We'll provide clear advice on various aspects related to navigating the SEND system.

This includes for example understanding school duties, the suspension processes, helping you navigate services available for children and families 

£15 per hour or part thereof

More complex information & advice

You can expect a tailored approach to your needs for advice, ensuring clarity and a solution focus. This support goes beyond simple questions. It tackles more complex problems that need more extensive help.

For example Education, Health and Care needs processes, Permanent Exclusion 

£20 per hour or part thereof

Tribunal advice, guidance & support

If you are navigating the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Tribunal process, you are not alone.  From your initial application to preparing and presenting your case, we understand that these proceedings can feel overwhelming and complex.

SEND Assist is dedicated to providing you with the advice and guidance you need at every step.

 

£25 per hour or part thereof

"Together we can!"

SEND Assist promotes partnership and person-centred approaches creating  a comprehensive advocacy service that not only aims to support parent carers of children and young people with SEND but fosters confidence and self-advocacy.  Through joint efforts and by putting the child or young person at the centre, SEND Assist will help parent carers navigate the complexities of education, health and social care services, promoting positive outcomes for  their child and young person.