Age Range
Parents and carers of children with SEN
About the Practice
When parents feel trapped in a legal maze and every official letter raises more questions, SOS!SEN can give a clearer route through the SEND system. SOS!SEN Manchester Advice Route helps Manchester parents understand the SEN and EHCP process before a meeting, refusal letter or tribunal deadline takes over the whole house. The work is about turning fear and scattered evidence into a clearer plan for school, the local authority and the next decision point.
Clinical Expertise
EHCP process, dealing with school or local authority, official letters, expert advice, SEND Tribunal appeals, exclusions and assessment of SEN
EHCP process information and plan-related advice
Appeals advice, workshops, information sheets and one-to-one advice sessions by availability
Why Work With Us?
Legally Based Charity Advice: Parents get a clearer route through confusing SEN language, so they can see what needs to happen before the next school, local authority or tribunal step.
Letter and Appeal Clarity: Support focuses on evidence, deadlines, wording and next actions, helping families move from panic to a practical plan.
Calm Support During Conflict: The service helps parents understand what the paperwork means, what options exist and where stronger specialist evidence may be needed.
Parents and carers of children with SEN
Term-time helpline, online advice and walk-in/advice routes by availability
Ask provider
Charity helpline and paid/free advice sessions by availability
SEN/EHCP case review, evidence mapping, plan review and advocacy support by service scope
Most SEN/EHCP advocate services accept parent enquiries; Manchester SENDIASS is the local free statutory route
Information sheets, booklets, expert signposting and one-to-one advice sessions
EHCP process, dealing with school or local authority, official letters, expert advice, SEND Tribunal appeals, exclusions and assessment of SEN
SEN advocacy for school access, EHCP provision, placement decisions and parent confidence
Support understanding letters, schools and local authority communication
Term-time helpline, online advice and walk-in/advice routes by availability
Check current SEN/EHCP support availability
Charity advice route signposted through Help & Support Manchester
Manchester