EHCP support can make a vital difference when your child needs the right education, health and care provision. At EHCP 4 Kids, we help parents and carers across England understand the EHCP process, challenge local authority decisions and prepare strong, evidence-based appeals for the SEND Tribunal. If you are applying for an Education, Health and Care Plan, reviewing a draft EHCP, disputing Section B, Section F or Section I, or seeking tribunal representation, we are here to guide you with practical, parent-led SEN support.

EHCP 4 Kids was founded by parents who understand first-hand how stressful and confusing the EHCP journey can feel. We combine lived experience with strong knowledge of SEND law, SEN regulations and the EHCP appeal process, helping families secure the support, provision and school placement their child needs to thrive.

Whether your local authority has refused to assess, refused to issue an EHCP, issued a plan that does not reflect your child’s needs, refused to amend an EHCP after an annual review, or named an unsuitable school placement, we can support you through the next steps with clear advice, document preparation and SEND Tribunal representation where appropriate.

EHCP Appeals and SEND Tribunal Representation

An Education, Health and Care Plan is a legal document that sets out a child or young person’s special educational needs, the provision required to meet those needs and, where relevant, the educational setting they should attend. When a local authority decision is wrong, incomplete or does not provide enough support, parents and carers may have the right to appeal to the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal, also known as the SEND Tribunal or SENDIST.

Our EHCP appeal support can help with:

Mediation Before most EHCP appeals, families must consider mediation and obtain a mediation certificate. We help you understand your options, prepare your concerns clearly and you can decide whether mediation or tribunal is the right next step for your child.

SEND Tribunal appeals If you need to appeal an EHCP decision, we can help draft clear grounds of appeal, organise the case paperwork and liaise with professionals involved in your child’s education, health and care support. We support appeals involving refusal to assess, refusal to issue, EHCP contents, placement disputes, refusal to amend and cease to maintain decisions.

Evidence gathering for EHCP appeals Strong evidence is central to a successful SEND Tribunal appeal. EHCP 4 Kids can review school reports, professional assessments, medical information, correspondence and existing EHCP documents, then help identify any gaps in the evidence needed to support your child’s case.

Tribunal preparation and representation We can help families prepare for the tribunal hearing by structuring arguments, clarifying the issues in dispute and ensuring your child’s needs are presented clearly. Where suitable, EHCP 4 Kids can also provide SEND Tribunal representation so your voice is heard and your child’s needs are properly advocated for.

Parent-led emotional support The EHCP process can be emotionally draining, especially when families feel unheard. Because EHCP 4 Kids was created by parents, we understand the pressure, uncertainty and frustration that often come with EHCP applications, annual reviews, appeals and tribunal hearings.

Contact us today for a 20 minute call to see how we can help and support you.

"From our first call with Linda at EHCP 4 Kids, we felt the weight begin to lift. We were stressed and anxious, worried, and out of our depth, facing a Local Authority that kept moving the goalposts.

Linda steadied everything. She read every report, explained the law in plain English, and turned a mess of paperwork into a clear plan for our son. When the LA tried to muddy the waters, she didn’t flinch; she kept bringing it back to what our son needs, and not what’s cheapest or most convenient.

What really stands out with Linda is the mix of brains and heart. She caught gaps in our son's EHCP, pushed for proper, specific provision, and helped us prepare calmly and thoroughly. She checked in on us, answered late-night questions, and never made us feel silly for asking. Because of Linda, we won. Our son has the right school, and we have a happy boy who is thriving in the right environment. Thank you once again Linda"

Chris and Louisa, Lancashire - September 2025