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SEND, EHCP, Assessment and DLA Support Services

Practical, evidence-led support for families navigating school concerns, SEN Support, EHCPs, ADHD and autism assessments, DLA applications and appeals.

Whether you need a single review, help preparing important documents or continued support through the next stage, we can help you identify the most appropriate route.

What Kind of Support Do You Need?

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My child is struggling at school

Support with SEN Support, reasonable adjustments, school meetings and identifying gaps in provision.

Parent and child receiving support to prepare an EHCP application and supporting evidence.

I want to apply for an EHCP

Help preparing an EHC needs assessment request, parent statement and supporting evidence.

Parent and child reviewing a draft EHCP with a SEND specialist from School of Diversity.

I have received a draft or existing EHCP

Detailed plan reviews, annual reviews, amendments, phase transfers and placement support.

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The local authority has refused or I need to appeal

Practical support with refusal-to-assess appeals, final EHCP appeals and tribunal preparation.

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I am looking for an ADHD or autism assessment

Chartered Registered Psychologist-led assessment pathways with clear findings and practical recommendations.

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I need help with a DLA application or decision

Support preparing claims, renewals, mandatory reconsiderations and appeals.

Choose the Level of Support That Suits Your Family

Preparation Support

We review your information, identify the key issues and prepare the agreed documents, recommendations or action plan.

This is suitable for parents who want comprehensive preparation but feel confident managing the next stage themselves.

Supported Casework

Supported Casework includes preparation plus continued practical help through the next agreed stage.

Depending on the service, this may include meeting attendance, local-authority response reviews, amendment discussions, case-management forms or hearing preparation.

SEND and School Support Services

Children do not need an EHCP or formal diagnosis before receiving SEN Support in school.

We help parents understand what support should already be happening, identify what may be missing and prepare for constructive discussions with the school.

SEND Review and Action Plan

A focused review of SEN Support, APDR records, targets, interventions and current provision.

School Meeting Support

Preparation for meetings with the SENCO, school or local authority, with attendance available through supported casework.

Reasonable Adjustments and Next Steps

Practical recommendations to help a child access learning, manage the school environment and participate more consistently.

EHCP Application and Evidence Services

An effective EHC needs assessment request should explain the child’s needs, the educational impact, the support already attempted and why statutory assessment may be necessary.

EHCP Application Support

Complete preparation of an EHC needs assessment request, parent statement and evidence index.

Parent Statements and Young Person’s Views

Structured statements that explain needs, daily impact, support required and aspirations.

EHCP Evidence Review

Help identifying, organising and summarising school records, professional reports and parental evidence.

Supported EHCP Application

Continued support through submission, the six-week decision stage and initial local-authority responses.

EHCP Plan Reviews and Amendments

An EHCP should accurately describe every identified need and clearly specify the provision required.

We review plans for omissions, vague wording, weak outcomes and inconsistencies between professional evidence and the plan.

Draft EHCP Review

Detailed review of Sections B, E, F and I, including proposed wording and parental representations.

EHCP Annual Review Support

Preparation for annual reviews, review of delivered provision, written amendments and supported meeting attendance.

Phase Transfer Support

Support for transitions to secondary school, post-16 provision or another key educational stage.

EHCP Refusals and SEND Tribunal Support

A local-authority refusal or weak final EHCP does not necessarily mean that the process has ended.

We help parents understand the issues in dispute, organise evidence and prepare clear appeal documentation.

Refusal-to-Assess Appeal Support

Support reviewing the refusal, preparing SEND35A, appeal grounds, statements and supporting evidence.

Final EHCP Appeal Preparation

Preparation for appeals involving Sections B, F or I of a final EHCP.

Managed Tribunal Casework

Continued practical support with local-authority responses, tribunal directions, working documents, case-review forms and hearing preparation.

ADHD and Autism Assessment Services

Assessment should help families understand a child or young person’s profile and identify meaningful next steps.

School of Diversity provides access to Chartered Registered Psychologist-led ADHD and autism assessment pathways with clear reports and practical recommendations.

ADHD Assessments

Assessment of attention, impulsivity, executive functioning and associated needs.

Autism Assessments

Structured assessment of communication, interaction, sensory profile, behaviour and developmental history.

Combined or Complex Assessment Pathways

Where appropriate, assessment can consider overlapping or interacting neurodevelopmental needs.

DLA Application and Appeal Support

Disability Living Allowance decisions depend on the additional care, supervision or mobility needs a child has compared with another child of the same age.

We help parents explain these needs clearly and organise relevant supporting evidence.

DLA Application Support

Detailed support with new claims and renewals, including daytime, night-time, safety and mobility needs.

Supported DLA Application

Application preparation plus completed-form review, evidence organisation and initial decision review.

Mandatory Reconsideration and Appeal Support

Support reviewing a decision, preparing reconsideration statements and organising appeal evidence.

Joined-Up Support Across Several Stages

Some families need support across more than one stage.

Combined packages can reduce repeated consultations and duplicated evidence review while giving parents continuity throughout the process.

EHCP Preparation Journey

EHCP application preparation followed by a later draft-plan health check.

Supported EHCP Journey

Application preparation, assessment-stage support, detailed draft review, amendments and initial final-plan review.

SEND Review and Meeting Support

SEN Support review followed by meeting preparation, attendance and follow-up.

DLA Application and Evidence Support

Application preparation combined with enhanced evidence organisation.

How to Get Started

1. Book a Free Consultation

Tell us what is happening and identify any urgent deadline.

2. Share the Relevant Documents

We explain which documents are required and confirm the evidence allowance.

3. Receive a Clear Recommendation

We recommend preparation support, supported casework or another appropriate route.

4. Confirm the Scope and Fee

You receive a written service schedule before paid work begins.

Why Families Choose School of Diversity

Clear and Practical Guidance

Complex SEND and benefit processes are explained in accessible language.

Evidence-Led Support

Recommendations and documents are connected to the evidence available.

Joined-Up Services

Families can access SEND support, EHCP preparation, assessments and DLA guidance through one organisation.

Transparent Fees and Boundaries

Every paid package includes a written scope, defined deliverables and clear exclusions.

School of Diversity provides practical SEND guidance, document preparation and parent advocacy support. Chartered Registered Psychologist-led assessment services are delivered through the relevant clinical pathway. We do not present our SEND service as a solicitor’s practice or regulated legal representation.

Transparent Fees and Two Levels of Support

ServicePreparation SupportSupported Package
SEND and school support£195From £425
EHCP application£475£695
Draft EHCP review£375£595
Refusal-to-assess appeal£495£895
DLA application£295£425

Frequently Asked Questions

Which service should I choose?

Book a free consultation if you are unsure. We will identify the stage you have reached and recommend the most appropriate service.

Do I need to purchase supported casework?

No. Preparation Support provides a complete piece of work for parents who are comfortable managing the next stage themselves.

Can I upgrade later?

Where possible, preparation support can be upgraded to supported casework, subject to the case remaining within scope.

Are services available across England?

Most consultation, review and document services can be delivered remotely to families across England.

Do you guarantee outcomes?

No. Local-authority, tribunal, assessment and benefit decisions cannot be guaranteed.

Do you provide legal representation?

School of Diversity provides practical SEND advocacy and case-preparation support. Regulated legal representation is not included unless separately provided by an appropriately authorised professional.

Not Sure Which Service Is Right for Your Family?

You do not need to understand every process before contacting us.

Book a free 20-minute consultation, explain what has happened and tell us about any approaching deadline. We will help identify the most suitable next step.