Seeing the whole child, not just the label
A lot of special educational needs go unnoticed for years. Not because they’re invisible, but because they get read as behaviour, attitude, or a child not trying hard enough. What follows is frustration, confidence slipping away, and a growing gap between what a child can do and how school actually feels to them.
We help you get to what’s really going on, arrange the right assessments, and put support in place that holds up day to day.
Comprehensive SEND consultancy for UK families
Special educational needs cover a wide range of behavioural and learning differences, and no two children present the same way. Some are tired and anxious at school. Others lose confidence, or produce work that swings from strong to patchy for no obvious reason. Children with SEND need an extra level of care and attention to bring the best out of them, and that starts with understanding what’s actually going on. Our SEND consultants meet families in London and across the UK, in person or online, to do exactly that.
Comprehensive SEND consultancy for UK families
Special educational needs show up in many different ways, sometimes subtle, sometimes obvious, often misread. Our SEND consultants regularly support families whose children have:
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Autism spectrum conditions
Including PDA profiles and twice-exceptional learners whose ability can mask the support they need.
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ADHD and attention differences
Where focus, organisation and self-regulation affect how a child copes with a school day.
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Dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia
Specific learning differences that hold a child back long before anyone names them.
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Speech, language and communication needs
Where understanding or expressing language shapes how a child learns and connects.
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Sensory processing differences
Where noise, movement or the classroom environment itself gets in the way.
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Working memory, processing speed and executive function
The behind-the-scenes skills that make schoolwork feel harder than it should.
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Complex needs linked to medical or developmental conditions
Where learning sits alongside health or developmental factors that need coordinating.
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Co-occurring needs
Autism with anxiety, ADHD with dyslexia, and other overlaps that are easy to miss one at a time.
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Unidentified or emerging needs
Where something isn’t right but no one has yet worked out what, and you need clarity and direction.
Our SEND consultancy services
When there’s a clear plan and everyone’s pulling in the same direction, things change for a child. We help you make sense of what your child needs and get them the right support, in a mainstream school, a specialist setting, or through one of Lionheart’s own routes.
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SEND assessments & educational profiling
We organise comprehensive assessments, cognitive, academic, speech and language, occupational therapy, or multi-disciplinary reviews to build an accurate picture of a child’s strengths and needs.
Families receive clear, practical recommendations, not just diagnostic labels.
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EHCP support & parental advocacy
We guide families through every stage of the EHCP process: applications, evidence gathering, annual reviews, and appeals.
Our consultants ensure the plan properly reflects need, provision, and outcomes, supporting parents in meetings and liaising with local authorities where required.
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Mainstream school guidance & provision mapping
We help families understand what “reasonable adjustments” should look like in practice. This includes classroom strategies, TA deployment, curriculum access, pastoral support, and recommendations to ensure the school meets its legal obligations.
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Specialist school advice & placement
For students who need a richer level of support, we advise on specialist and independent SEND schools, interpreting reports, assessing suitability, arranging visits, and managing admissions.
Where appropriate, we help families explore Lionheart School as an alternative.
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Academic planning & tuition for SEND learners
Some students need structured, personalised teaching alongside schooling or while transitioning between settings. We create tailored programmes. Literacy, numeracy, study skills, executive function support, delivered by tutors experienced with SEND profiles.
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Alternative provision & homeschooling pathways
When mainstream schooling becomes untenable, we design safe, stabilising interim education. This may involve part-time timetables, therapeutic integration plans, or full homeschooling delivered by Lionheart tutors ensuring continuity without compromising wellbeing.
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Multi-disciplinary coordination
SEND support is rarely single-strand. We coordinate communication between schools, therapists, clinicians, EPs, and other professionals to ensure the child’s needs are understood consistently and acted upon with clarity.
Working with schools, local authorities & other professionals
SEND support is strongest when everyone around the child is aligned. We act as the bridge between families, schools, therapists and local authorities — ensuring communication is clear, evidence is robust, and decisions prioritise the student’s needs.
We regularly:
- Liaise with SENCOs and senior leaders to review provision and progress
- Coordinate with educational psychologists, speech & language therapists, OTs and clinicians
- Attend (or lead) meetings, including annual reviews, behaviour panels and multi-agency discussions
- Translate professional reports into actionable next steps
- Help ensure schools meet their statutory duties and provide appropriate adjustments
- Advise families on when escalation or alternative provision is appropriate
Real stories of progress
SEND Consultancy with Lionheart
“Special educational needs are not a limitation — they’re often a strength. At Lionheart, we take the time to understand each young person properly, then build a bespoke plan that supports challenges and develops strengths.”
Sophia Wybourne Managing Director, Lions Campus
Frequently asked questions
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How do I know if my child needs SEND support?
Many students with SEND are bright and capable, but their needs may present subtly — through fatigue, frustration, inconsistent performance, or difficulty with organisation, language or attention. Our consultants review existing reports, observe patterns, and help families understand whether further assessment or targeted support is appropriate.
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Can you help if we’re unsure which diagnosis is correct?
Yes. Families often come to us with overlapping or unclear profiles. We help interpret previous assessments, identify gaps, and coordinate referrals to trusted educational psychologists, clinical specialists or speech-and-language therapists where needed.
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Do you work alongside schools?
Every week. We liaise with SENCOs, Heads, pastoral teams and external professionals to ensure your child’s needs are properly understood — and that support is consistent across home and school.
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Can you advise on the EHCP process?
Absolutely. We support families through the entire cycle: from deciding whether to apply, to preparing evidence, attending meetings, and reviewing draft plans to ensure they accurately reflect need and provision.
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Is consultancy the same as tutoring?
No — although we often work closely with our tuition team to provide joined-up support. Consultancy is about strategic guidance and planning, not teaching.
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Do you provide interim education if my child cannot attend school?
Yes. We arrange structured, specialist tuition programmes — including homeschooling, hybrid options and placements at Lionheart School — ensuring students remain safe, engaged and progressing while long-term plans are established.
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Can you help with school placement for SEND learners?
Yes. Whether seeking a mainstream school with strong SEND provision, a specialist setting, or a temporary placement during review, we guide families through every stage — shortlisting, preparing applications, and managing communication with schools.
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