Fees
Clear, fixed-fee EHCP support.
Know what support will cost before we begin. Choose focused help for one stage of the process, or more comprehensive support when your case needs it.
All prices are shown exclusive of VAT.
Before you decide
The cost of waiting can be higher than the cost of support.
Early, focused help can protect deadlines, reduce avoidable rework and clarify the most proportionate next step.
Lost provision
Every term without the right provision is time a child cannot get back.
Missed deadlines
Appeal windows close and annual review opportunities pass. Acting earlier can preserve more options.
Compounding cost
A weak application or poorly evidenced request can create more work later than getting the evidence and wording right first time.
Fixed-fee specialist support gives families clarity over costs from the outset and may be substantially less expensive than full legal representation.
Choose the level of support
Start with the help you need now.
Some families need a single document reviewed. Others need support with an application, amendment, placement or appeal. Each package below has a defined scope and fixed fee.
Quick expert support
Focused help when you need an expert view on one part of the process.
Document Review
£195
one-off + VAT
Expert review of one document (up to 25 pages) within 1 hour.
- 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
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Also included
- Delivered within 3 working days
Ideal for
Families who want a quick expert assessment of one document (EP report, draft EHCP, refusal letter, or similar). This is a review only, not full application support.
Not included
- Multiple documents or applications over 25 pages
- Letter drafting or ongoing support
- Detailed section-by-section EHCP analysis
Annual Review Preparation
£295
fixed fee + VAT
Pre-review evidence review, EHCP comparison, and talking points document for the meeting.
- 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
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Also included
- Guidance on recording outcomes and next steps
Ideal for
Families preparing for an annual review who want to ensure the meeting is productive and outcomes are properly documented.
Not included
- Attendance at the annual review meeting
- Amendment drafting (available separately)
Needs Assessment Support
£395
fixed fee + VAT
Not sure if your child qualifies? Start here.
- 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
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Also included
- Drafting of a formal needs assessment request letter
- Advice on what to do if the local authority refuses
Ideal for
Families who are unsure whether their child meets the threshold for a needs assessment, or who have been told informally that they do not qualify.
Not included
- Full application support package (available separately)
- Tribunal representation
Full EHCP preparation
More comprehensive support where the plan itself, or the local authority's conduct, needs detailed work.
Application Support
£895
fixed fee + VAT
A complete, evidence-led EHC needs assessment application.
- 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
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Also included
- 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
Ideal for
Families requesting an EHC needs assessment for the first time, or resubmitting after a refusal.
Not included
- Tribunal representation
- Independent report commissioning (we advise, you commission)
Amendment Support
£595
fixed fee + VAT
When the plan no longer reflects your child's needs.
- 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
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Also included
- 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
Ideal for
Families whose EHCP is outdated, vague, or fails to reflect new professional evidence.
Not included
- Tribunal representation
- Annual review attendance
Urgent EHCP Strategy
£595
fixed fee + VAT
Urgent, focused support where a local authority has failed to follow the EHCP process or an immediate response is needed.
- 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
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Also included
- Advice on strategy and next steps
Ideal for
Urgent cases where a local authority is failing to comply with its legal duties before issuing a final EHCP.
Not included
- Tribunal representation
- Court proceedings
Pre-Action Protocol Letter Support
+£250
add-on + VAT
For suitable cases where formal written escalation is needed before judicial review proceedings are considered.
- Identification of the relevant procedural failures
- Preparation of the Pre-Action Protocol letter
- Clear remedy requested
- Response deadline specified
- Final document prepared for the parent to send
Appeals and placement
Support where a decision needs challenging or the named placement is not right.
School Placement Consultation
£495
fixed fee + VAT
Shortlist of appropriate placements with suitability analysis against Section F and your child's profile.
- Analysis of Section F provision requirements
- Shortlist of appropriate placements
- Suitability analysis against your child's profile
- Comparison of placement options
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Also included
- Guidance on naming preferences in Section I
Ideal for
Families who need help identifying appropriate school placements that can meet their child's EHCP provision.
Not included
- School visits or tours
- Direct negotiation with schools
Tribunal & Appeal Preparation
£1,295
fixed fee + VAT
The strongest possible appeal case, prepared with precision.
- 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
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Also included
- 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
Ideal for
Families appealing to the SEND Tribunal on any decision: refusal to assess, refusal to issue, Sections B, E, F, I, or a decision to cease.
Not included
- Solicitor or barrister representation at the hearing
- Independent report commissioning (we advise, you commission)
Our application guarantee
If the local authority refuses to assess, we help you take the next step.
If we prepare your EHC needs assessment application and the local authority refuses to assess, we will prepare the first-stage appeal grounds at no additional charge.
Applies to the Application Support package. Full terms are provided before engagement.
Optional add-ons
Available alongside a support package where needed.
Independent EP report referral
£75 + VAT
We identify and brief the right EP for your case. You commission and pay the EP directly.
Ask about thisPayment
Payment is made securely once your booking is confirmed. Full payment is normally required before work begins unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Frequently asked questions about fees
Clear answers about costs, VAT, payment and what is included.
Our fixed-fee packages start at £195 + VAT for a document review and range up to £1,295 + VAT for full tribunal preparation. All prices are shown exclusive of VAT.
Yes. For the same work, a solicitor typically charges £200–£400 per hour, with total costs often reaching £4,500–£15,000 or more. Our fixed-fee packages are designed to deliver the same rigorous preparation at a fraction of that cost.
Every package includes a personal consultation, consultant review at every stage, and a clearly scoped deliverable such as a request letter, amendment document, or appeal bundle. You can see the full inclusions and exclusions for each package on this page.
Yes, full payment is required before work begins unless otherwise agreed in writing. Once your booking is confirmed, you receive a secure payment link.
No. All prices on this page are shown exclusive of VAT. VAT is added at the point of payment. EHCP Help is a trading name of Denton Search Limited, which is VAT registered.
Book a free 15-minute call. We will tell you honestly which package fits your situation, or whether a different route is better.
You may cancel within 14 days of purchase for a full refund unless work has already commenced at your request. Our full terms are linked at the bottom of this page.
Tell us where things stand.
A free 15-minute call can help identify which level of support fits your situation, or whether you need paid support at all.
Disclaimer: 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.