Costs
Expert EHCP help at a fraction of legal costs.
Solicitors are thorough but expensive. Many families do not need full legal representation: they need EHCP help from someone who knows the EHCP system deeply, understands the law, and can help them build a case that holds. That is what EHCP Help provides, at fixed fees you can plan around.
Before you decide
The cost of waiting is higher than the cost of support
Many families delay getting help because of cost. These are the things that tend to happen while they wait.
Lost provision
Every term without the right EHCP is a term your child goes without the support they're entitled to. That time does not come back.
Missed deadlines
Appeal windows close. Annual review opportunities pass. The earlier you act, the more options you have. Delay often closes them.
Compounding cost
A poorly-evidenced application that gets refused costs more to challenge than a well-prepared application costs to get right the first time.
What you save
For the same work, a solicitor would charge up to 10× more.
Application Support
EHCP Help
£895
Typical solicitor
~£4,500–£8,000
Save up to £7,100
Amendment Support
EHCP Help
£595
Typical solicitor
~£3,000–£6,000
Save up to £5,400
Tribunal Preparation
EHCP Help
£1,295
Typical solicitor
~£8,000–£15,000+
Save up to £13,700
Solicitor estimates based on publicly available data for SEND cases at major family law firms. Figures are indicative only. Your actual saving will vary.
EHCP help service packages
All EHCP help packages include a personal consultation and consultant review at every stage. Every document we produce is checked before it reaches you.
Document Review
Expert review of one document (up to 25 pages) within 1 hour.
£195
one-off
Included
- One document review (up to 25 pages)
- Written summary of key findings and legal issues
- Priority observations: what matters most and why
- Clear next steps: what to do and in what order
- Delivered within 3 working days
Not included in this package
- Multiple documents or applications over 25 pages
- Letter drafting or ongoing support
- Detailed section-by-section EHCP analysis
Bespoke Pre-Action Protocol Letter
Formal letter setting out legal breaches and required remedies.
+£250
add-on
Included
- Drafting of formal Pre-Action Protocol letter
- Setting out legal breaches and required remedies
- Deadline for LA response specified
- Ready for you to send on your behalf
Not included in this package
- Tribunal representation
- Court proceedings
Annual Review Preparation
Pre-review evidence review, EHCP comparison, and talking points document for the meeting.
£295
fixed fee
Included
- Pre-review evidence review
- EHCP comparison against current needs
- Talking points document for the meeting
- Advice on what to request and how to frame it
- Guidance on recording outcomes and next steps
Not included in this package
- Attendance at the annual review meeting
- Amendment drafting (available separately)
Needs Assessment Support
Not sure if your child qualifies? Start here.
£395
fixed fee
Included
- Initial consultation (45 minutes)
- Review of existing school evidence and professional reports
- Plain-English explanation of the legal threshold and how your child's situation maps to it
- Written evidence gap analysis: what you have and what would strengthen a request
- Drafting of a formal needs assessment request letter
- Advice on what to do if the local authority refuses
Not included in this package
- Full application support package (available separately)
- Tribunal representation
School Placement Consultation
Shortlist of appropriate placements with suitability analysis against Section F and your child's profile.
£495
fixed fee
Included
- Analysis of Section F provision requirements
- Shortlist of appropriate placements
- Suitability analysis against your child's profile
- Comparison of placement options
- Guidance on naming preferences in Section I
Not included in this package
- School visits or tours
- Direct negotiation with schools
Amendment Support
When the plan no longer reflects your child's needs.
£595
fixed fee
Included
- Initial consultation (45 minutes)
- Comparison of current EHCP against all professional reports
- Provision gap analysis: what reports recommend vs what Section F states
- Proposed amendment document: Sections B, E, and F drafted for your review
- Letter to the LA requesting amendment with legal basis cited
- Parent statement written on your behalf, ready for your approval
- Advice on LA response and escalation options
- Up to 2 rounds of revisions
Not included in this package
- Tribunal representation
- Annual review attendance
Urgent Legal Strategy
Urgent, specialist work when LAs fail to comply with legal duties.
£595
fixed fee
Included
- Urgent assessment of your situation
- Strategic advice on legal breaches and remedies
- Review of draft EHCP, independent reports, consultation process
- Representations to the local authority
- Advice on strategy and next steps
Not included in this package
- Tribunal representation
- Court proceedings
Application Support
A complete, evidence-led EHC needs assessment application.
£895
fixed fee
Included
- Initial consultation (45 minutes)
- Review of all existing professional reports and school evidence
- Written evidence gap analysis: what you have and what you still need
- Drafting of the application letter with full evidential grounding
- Parent statement written on your behalf, ready for your approval
- Full analysis of Sections B, F, E, and I cross-referenced against all uploaded reports
- Checklist of supporting documents with chase reminders
- Review of LA response and advice on next steps
- Up to 2 rounds of revisions
Not included in this package
- Tribunal representation
- Independent report commissioning (we advise, you commission)
Most comprehensive
Tribunal & Appeal Preparation
The strongest possible appeal case, prepared with precision.
£1,295
fixed fee
Included
- Initial consultation (60 minutes)
- Full review of all professional reports, school evidence, and LA correspondence
- Detailed analysis of all contested sections: B, E, F, and I
- Evidence completeness and recency assessment across all report types
- Grounds of appeal document: each ground clearly stated and evidenced
- Appeal deadline confirmed and all key dates mapped
- Proposed amended wording for every contested section
- Hearing preparation note
- Parent statement and child views statement written on your behalf
- Bundle structure and index prepared
- Ongoing support through to hearing
- Up to 3 rounds of revisions
Not included in this package
- Solicitor or barrister representation at the hearing
- Independent report commissioning (we advise, you commission)
Our phase guarantee
If we handle your Application Support and the local authority refuses to carry out an EHC needs assessment, we will draft your grounds of appeal letter at no additional charge. You pay for the application. If it is refused, the first stage of your appeal is covered.
This applies to the Application Support package. Full terms provided at the point of engagement.
Add-ons
Available to any package holder. Add on at the time of enquiry or at any point during your case.
Independent EP report referral
£75
We identify and brief the right EP for your case. You commission and pay the EP directly.
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Our story
Built by someone who has been through the system.
EHCP Help was founded by Natalie Denton, an experienced SEND advocate and consultant who has spent years supporting families through the EHCP process. She knows the system because she has navigated it, both professionally and personally.
Every package we offer has been designed around the specific moments where families most need expert support, and every case is handled with the same care and precision we would apply to our own.
Not sure which package is right for you?
Start with a free 15-minute call. We will tell you honestly which package fits your situation, or whether something else entirely is needed.
Book a free 15-minute callDisclaimer: EHCP Help provides independent SEND advocacy, administrative assistance, and parental support. We are not a regulated law firm and do not provide regulated legal services under the Legal Services Act 2007. We cannot guarantee that your child will receive an EHCP, that an appeal will succeed, or that any particular provision will be secured. Outcomes depend on evidence, local authority decision-making, and Tribunal discretion, all of which are outside our control. Our packages cover the preparation and support work described; they do not include solicitor or barrister representation. By purchasing a package you agree to our Terms & Conditions. Consumer cancellation rights apply. You may cancel within 14 days of purchase for a full refund unless work has commenced at your request.