Practical support when a decision needs challenging.
Disagreeing with a local authority decision can feel overwhelming. We help families understand their options, prepare online appeals, organise evidence and make their case clearly. Support is tailored to the stage you're at and delivered remotely.
Appeal deadlines apply to many SEND decisions. If you have received a decision letter, contact us as soon as possible so we can help you understand your options and relevant timescales.
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We can help prepare and submit appeal documents, organise evidence and communicate with the local authority on your behalf with your written authorisation.
Understanding local authority decisions and appeal options, including refusal to assess, refusal to issue an EHCP, or decisions about content or placement. We help identify disputed issues and review Sections B, F and I where relevant.
Identifying gaps in evidence, organising professional reports and supporting evidence, preparing appeal forms and written grounds, and preparing working documents.
Helping families understand the appeal process, directions and deadlines, and prepare for tribunal hearings. Virtual hearing attendance or representation must be discussed and agreed separately.
SEND appeal support is led by Charlene Rolls, Moving MindSpace director, SEND advocate and SEND parent. Our core work is helping families prepare and progress appeals online.
With your written authorisation, we can correspond with local authorities, help draft paperwork and attend virtual meetings where agreed. Virtual tribunal hearing support or representation may be considered individually; it is not included automatically in a package.
We are independent SEND advocates, not a solicitors' firm.
Choose the assistance you need. These are our published support rates.
Up to 60 minutes to discuss your decision, options and next steps.
Enquire about this service →Up to 2.5 hours reviewing key information and preparing appeal paperwork.
Enquire about this service →Up to 3.5 hours reviewing the decision and agreed evidence and preparing appeal documents.
Enquire about this service →Up to 4.5 hours for initial review, identifying disputed issues and an appeal preparation plan. Full-case work is quoted separately.
Enquire about this service →Up to 3 hours of agreed evidence review, drafting or working-document support.
Enquire about this service →Up to 2 hours of agreed hearing preparation. Virtual tribunal attendance or representation is not included. Any hearing attendance or representation must be discussed and agreed separately.
Enquire about this service →Your first 15-minute introductory call is free.
Further agreed work is £50/hour.
If we've supported you before, your quote may be lower because we already know the case and have completed some of the relevant work.
You won't pay twice for work already done.
Reading, drafting, correspondence, calls, preparation and virtual meetings all count towards agreed hours.
We discuss and agree any extra costs before work begins.
There is no fee to register an appeal with the First-tier Tribunal (SEND). Our charges relate to the independent support we provide.
Explain what happened and share the relevant decision letter and dates.
We identify the support needed, deadlines, scope and cost.
We help with the agreed evidence, paperwork and representations.
We explain what comes next and quote separately for further work.
Yes. We can help prepare the documents and guide you through the online submission process. The parent or person with appeal rights remains responsible for authorising submissions.
Virtual hearing support or representation may be available by individual arrangement after reviewing the case and agreeing the scope and fees. It is not automatically included in our preparation packages.
No. It covers up to 4.5 hours of agreed initial preparation. Ongoing evidence work, working documents, correspondence and hearings may require further time.
Possibly. We consider work already completed and existing familiarity with your child's circumstances when preparing a new quote.
Yes. Families can appeal without paid representation. Free independent information and advice is available from local SENDIASS services and IPSEA.
Yes. Appeal deadlines and any mediation requirements depend on the decision and appeal type. Contact us promptly and check the date on your decision letter. We cannot guarantee an extension or a particular outcome.
Parents, carers and professionals can contact us about online SEND appeal support. We work with adults acting on behalf of children and young people.
Enquire about appeal supportFree independent information is also available through local SENDIASS services and IPSEA.