Our Approach
Turning complexity into a clear, strategic process.
Every EHCP case is unique, but our method remains consistent: calm, structured, and deeply informed. We begin by understanding the full picture — your child’s academic profile, wellbeing, and previous provision — before advising on the most effective route forward.
Our consultants collaborate closely with families, schools, local authorities and professionals to build a plan that holds up under scrutiny and delivers in practice. Whether you’re beginning the application, appealing a decision, or refining an existing plan, we ensure every document, meeting, and milestone serves your child’s long-term progress.
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Our SEN case studies
Different minds face different challenges. We’ve seen the frustration when focus won’t come—and the breakthrough when the right support clicks. Read how our tutors have helped students with ADHD thrive academically and personally.
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Our Specialist Services
Tailored support where it matters most
Our role extends far beyond form-filling. We act as interpreters, strategists, and advocates — ensuring that all the support you may need can be found under one roof.
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Specialist EHCP consultancy
Strategic guidance at every stage, from first application to review or appeal.
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Independent school and placement advice
Finding settings that genuinely meet each child’s academic and emotional needs.
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Bespoke tuition and homeschooling
One-to-one programmes built around each child’s learning profile, delivered at home, online, or within our school.
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Lionheart School
Our London-based one-to-one school, offering full-time, highly individualised education for students needing intensive or specialist support.
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Interdisciplinary coordination
Liaising with therapists, psychologists, and local authorities to ensure every aspect of your child’s provision aligns.
Proven results. Real progress.
Families come to us when the system feels unworkable — and stay with us because we make it work.
We’ve supported hundreds of children through complex EHCP journeys: securing appropriate provision, rebuilding confidence, and re-establishing joy in learning.
Examples include:
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A 10-year-old with severe anxiety who had been out of school for nine months — placed at Lionheart School and now thriving academically and emotionally.
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A teenager denied an EHCP by their local authority — successful appeal following our full evidence review and advocacy.
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A family relocating from overseas mid-process — coordinated assessments, tuition, and new school placement within three weeks.
Creating Programmes Where Children Thrive
“The executive function coaching gave my son the tools he’d been missing for years. His organisation, independence, and confidence have transformed — and for the first time, the EHCP conversations with school feel constructive rather than adversarial.”
Janet Parent of Year 12 student, Hertfordshire
Frequently asked questions:
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What is an EHCP and who qualifies for one?
An Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is a legally binding document that outlines the support a child or young person with special educational needs should receive. It’s available for students whose needs cannot be met through standard SEN support within school.
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Can you help if my local authority has refused an EHCP?
Yes. We regularly support families through appeals and tribunals. Our consultants review documentation, gather professional evidence, and prepare detailed submissions to strengthen your case.
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Do you only work with families in the UK?
No. We work internationally. Many of our clients are based overseas but wish to secure UK-based provision or clarity on how to access equivalent support abroad.
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Can you provide educational provision while we wait for an EHCP?
Absolutely. We can arrange immediate one-to-one tuition, structured homeschooling, or a place at Lionheart School to ensure there’s no gap in learning or pastoral care.
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What makes Lionheart different from other SEND consultancies?
Most consultancies stop at advice. We go further, offering direct educational provision through Lionheart School, private tuition, and bespoke learning programmes. This allows us to bridge the gap between what’s on paper and what actually works.
