Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) Appeal Support
"Empowering Families and Legal Teams Through Comprehensive EHCP Appeal Support"
At Nellie Supports, we recognise how vital a well-structured Educational Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is in securing the right support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Navigating the EHCP process can feel overwhelming, but we’re here to make it easier with expert social care input and professional guidance tailored to your needs.
Whether you're seeking a comprehensive, court-compliant assessment or an affordable document review, our EHCP services ensure that social care needs are accurately represented and properly addressed within the plan. Our team of qualified social workers provides expert reports and assessments, ensuring that every child receives the right level of care and support.
Explore our Premium EHCP Service for a full social care assessment or our Desktop EHCP Review for a detailed review of existing documentation. No matter your needs, Nellie Supports is here to guide you every step of the way.
Care Assessment
Our local Social Worker will meet with both the child and their legal guardians to complete a Care Act (2014) compliant care needs report to identify the child's current health, social and SEN needs, ensuring evidence for Sections B, C and D of Regulation 12 of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014.

Care Plan
Through discussions with care providers, family, and the young person or child, we create a personalised care plan to show how the identified needs from the care assessment will be best met. This creates evidence for sections E,F, and G of Regulation 12 of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014.

Costs Report
Our experienced team contacts local domiciliary, residential, and technological care providers to estimate potential costs related to meeting the care needs. This ensures that any tribunal has a clear understanding of the associated costs, and personal budgets can be agreed upon to meet these costs.

Court Compliant Summary Report
Our final report compiles all the evidence into clear sections, structured in accordance with Regulation 12 of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014. This ensures that there are clear summaries in a report that complies with FPR 25.

Our Services
At Nellie Supports, we understand the importance of a robust and well-structured EHCP to secure the right support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities. Our EHCP services are designed to provide comprehensive, expert guidance at different levels to suit your needs.

Desktop EHCP Review Service
Our most affordable option, designed to provide expert insight without the need for a full assessment. This service includes:
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A full review of all relevant provided documents – including previous EHCPs, care assessments, and care plans.
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Expert recommendations – ensuring that any gaps or weaknesses in the EHCP are identified and addressed.
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Court-Compliant CPR 35 Summary Report – A legally compliant report, suitable for tribunal and court use.
This is ideal for families looking for a professional review of their child’s EHCP without requiring a full social care assessment.

Premium EHCP Service
Our most comprehensive service, ideal for those who require a full social care assessment and expert reporting. This service includes:
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Social Care Assessment – A professional assessment of the child or young person’s social care needs.
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Care Plan – A detailed plan outlining the necessary support and provisions.
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Brokerage Costs Report – An expert report detailing care costs, ensuring appropriate funding allocations.
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Court-Compliant CPR 35 Summary Report – A legally compliant report, suitable for tribunal and court use.
This service is best suited for those seeking in-depth, legally robust documentation to support their EHCP process.
Essential EHCP Support Elements Explained

CASE STUDY: Empowering Kimmie's Educational Journey Through Comprehensive EHCP Appeal Support
Kimmie is a 14-year-old girl living with cerebral palsy, supported in her daily life by her parents, Sandra and Keith. Despite their tireless advocacy for Kimmie's educational needs, they found themselves overwhelmed by the complexities of securing an appropriate Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) for her. The initial EHCP fell short, lacking essential services like specialised educational support and physical therapy that Kimmie critically needed. This prompted Sandra and Keith to seek external help, leading them to Nellie Supports and their comprehensive EHCP Appeal Support services. Upon engaging Nellie Supports, a caring and therapeutic Social Care Needs Assessment was conducted for Kimmie. The team employed a strengths-based approach that not only addressed her specific needs but also empowered her by recognising her unique capabilities. Feeling valued and understood, Kimmie found the assessment to be a positive experience, rather than an additional stressor in her life. Taking the assessment as the foundation, Nellie Supports leveraged their Professional Care Brokerage service to identify suitable educational and therapeutic resources from their extensive network. This allowed them to match Kimmie with the best programs and support tailored to her needs. The information gathered during this process was meticulously compiled into a robust, evidence-based, court-compliant report, offering Sandra and Keith the compelling evidence they needed for a successful EHCP appeal. Armed with this information, Sandra and Keith were able to successfully navigate the appeal process. Their revised EHCP now includes additional hours of specialised instruction and regular physical therapy sessions for Kimmie. This has transformed her educational experience, providing her with a more personalised and supportive environment. The unique element that sets Nellie Supports apart is their deeply caring approach, especially evident in the assessment process. This, combined with their expert guidance and robust report writing, has been invaluable to Sandra and Keith. They not only received the legal support they were seeking but also felt emotionally supported, making the intricate and often stressful journey of securing an appropriate EHCP for Kimmie much more manageable.
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Registered professionals giving you peace of mind
Experience peace of mind with our comprehensive social work services at Nellie Supports. Our team of registered and experienced professionals, is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support. From mental capacity assessments to a wide range of social work services such as EHCP appeals and life expectancy reports, our experts ensure accurate evaluations, personalised guidance, and the highest standards of practice.











