SEN Advocacy Services
We offer specialised support, guidance and representation for families of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities.
Supporting your SEN challenges to produce positive outcomes
About Us
SEN Advocacy Services is dedicated to helping families achieve positive outcomes for children and young people by offering strategic advocacy and consultancy to ensure every child and young person receives the education they deserve to reach their potential.
Listening,
understanding,
advocating for you
Our Services
We offer:
• A free 30 minute consultation with parents
• Clear and practical advice through your EHCP journey
• Cost effective advocacy
SEND Support and Guidance
• Support through the EHCP application process
• Support in Annual Reviews and school meetings
• Response to draft Educational Health Care Plans
Education Health Care Plans
Advocacy for Tribunal
• Support with mediation
• Bespoke support and guidance for appealing to the Special Educational Needs and Disability First Tier Tribunal (SENDIST)
• Representation at hearings
SEND Support and Guidance
• A free 30 minute consultation with parents
• Clear and practical advice through your EHCP journey
• Cost effective advocacy
Education Health Care Plans
• Support through the EHCP application process
• Support in Annual Reviews and school meetings
• Response to draft Educational Health Care Plans
Advocacy for Tribunal
• Support with mediation
• Bespoke support and guidance for appealing to the Special Educational Needs and Disability First Tier Tribunal (SENDIST)
• Representation at hearings
Where support
meets understanding
meet the team
jane cotton
Advocacy Manager
With 18 years of experience as advocacy manager for leading SEN specialists, I feel I bring both professional expertise and personal insight to clients. Since the company’s inception, I helped countless families navigate the complexities of the SEN system, always with a focus on compassion and understanding, something I will continue to do in my new position at SEN Advocacy Services. Before working in the SEN field, I honed skills in a large corporate law firm, where attention to detail were central to the role. This background has proven invaluable in providing clear guidance to families. As the mother of a son with SEN, I feel I bring a deeply personal understanding of the struggles and triumphs families experience. This unique perspective means I am dedicated to offering practical, affordable, and supportive services to parents/carers throughout their journey.
lisa CASEY
SEN Advocate
jane cotton
Advocacy Manager
With 18 years of experience as advocacy manager for leading SEN specialists, I feel I bring both professional expertise and personal insight to clients. Since the company’s inception, I helped countless families navigate the complexities of the SEN system, always with a focus on compassion and understanding, something I will continue to do in my new position at SEN Advocacy Services. Before working in the SEN field, I honed skills in a large corporate law firm, where attention to detail were central to the role. This background has proven invaluable in providing clear guidance to families. As the mother of a son with SEN, I feel I bring a deeply personal understanding of the struggles and triumphs families experience. This unique perspective means I am dedicated to offering practical, affordable, and supportive services to parents/carers throughout their journey.
With over 30 years of experience in education and children’s services, I am a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) advocate and First-tier Tribunal expert, committed to ensuring that every child receives the support they are entitled to. My journey began as a teacher and SENCo, where I developed a deep understanding of the challenges faced by children with additional needs and their families. I went on to work within several London Local Authorities, holding key interim positions and managing Special Educational Needs Statutory Assessment Teams. I have also run my own successful SEN consultancy and advocacy business for over 15 years. These roles have given me invaluable insight and legal knowledge into the inner workings of the system, which I now use to support parents in navigating complex processes and securing the right educational outcomes for their children. I specialise in SEN Tribunals and have successfully supported numerous families through appeals — championing their rights, challenging decisions, and helping them access the provisions their child needs to thrive. Advocacy is not just my profession; it is my passion. I believe that no parent should have to fight alone, and every child deserves an education that meets their unique needs.
lisa CASEY
SEN Advocate
With over 30 years of experience in education and children’s services, I am a dedicated Special Educational Needs (SEN) advocate and First-tier Tribunal expert, committed to ensuring that every child receives the support they are entitled to. My journey began as a teacher and SENCo, where I developed a deep understanding of the challenges faced by children with additional needs and their families. I went on to work within several London Local Authorities, holding key interim positions and managing Special Educational Needs Statutory Assessment Teams. I have also run my own successful SEN consultancy and advocacy business for over 15 years. These roles have given me invaluable insight and legal knowledge into the inner workings of the system, which I now use to support parents in navigating complex processes and securing the right educational outcomes for their children. I specialise in SEN Tribunals and have successfully supported numerous families through appeals — championing their rights, challenging decisions, and helping them access the provisions their child needs to thrive. Advocacy is not just my profession; it is my passion. I believe that no parent should have to fight alone, and every child deserves an education that meets their unique needs.
