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School Support for Parents
Practical UK based SEND, ADHD and school support for parents who feel unsure what to ask for next.
If school concerns are leaving you feeling unheard or overwhelmed, I can help you understand what may be happening, prepare for SENCo and school meetings, and work towards clearer support, agreed actions and meaningful review.
Clear individualised guidance for parents who need answers, practical and appropriate strategies that support and can make a difference at home and in school.
How I can help you and your family
Choose the right support for you, your child and your family. You have to start somewhere. Start with a free 15 minute call.
A calm, no-pressure conversation giving you time to explain what is happening and work out what your next step could be.
This call is for parents, grandparents and carers of children with any diagnosed or suspected SEND—not only ADHD.
Your child may be experiencing difficulties connected with autism, dyslexia, dyscalculia, anxiety, sensory needs, communication, learning, school attendance, emotional regulation or executive functioning. They may have several overlapping needs, or no diagnosis at all.
Children’s needs rarely arrive in neat, separate boxes. ADHD may overlap with autism, dyslexia, anxiety or sensory differences. A dyslexic child may also experience frustration, emotional overwhelm, shutdowns or meltdowns when learning demands repeatedly exceed the support available.
This is not a sales call. There is no hard pitch, no awkward pressure and absolutely no “book before midnight” nonsense.
During the call, we can talk about your main concern which could be:
what is worrying you most right now;
what is happening at home, at school or both;
the difficulties or patterns you have noticed;
whether learning needs, masking, anxiety, sensory overload or emotional regulation may be part of the picture;
questions you may need to ask school, your GP, CAMHS or an assessment service;
which SEND, NHS or school-support pathway may be worth exploring;
whether ADHD in Practice is the right fit for your family.
Your child may already have a diagnosis, be waiting for an assessment or simply have you thinking, “Something isn’t adding up.”
You do not need to arrive knowing the correct terminology. You do not need to decide whether it is ADHD, autism, dyslexia or something else before speaking to me.
Just tell me what is happening. We can begin there.
BOOK A FREE 15-MINUTE CALL
Not sure what kind of help you need yet?
Start with a free 15-minute introductory call.
Tell me what is happening, what you are worried about and where you feel stuck. I’ll help you work out whether one of my services is the right next step for your family.
Already know the problem you need help with?
Book a Focused Parent Session.
This is a 60-minute session for one clearly defined issue. We focus on the problem in front of you, work through what may be happening and identify practical next steps you can actually use.
Sometimes you do not need a full review of everything.
You may have one problem that keeps circling in your head.
Perhaps mornings are becoming impossible.
Perhaps your child is falling apart after school.
Perhaps school keeps saying they are fine.
Perhaps you have a meeting coming up and you are not sure what to ask for.
Perhaps you are stuck between “wait and see” and “something needs to change”.
The Focused Parent Session is designed for exactly that.
This is a practical 60-minute session centred on one clearly defined issue. Zoom or telephone call.
We will look at what is happening, what may be underneath it, what has already been tried and what would be most useful to do next.
This is not a full document review, EHCP review or wider case analysis.
It is a focused space to stop going round in circles and work out the next sensible step.
This may be right for you if...
You are dealing with one main concern and need help thinking it through.
That might be school morning distress, after-school dysregulation, masking, friendship difficulties, a difficult school conversation, reduced attendance, behaviour that does not make sense or simply not knowing what to do next.
You may already have spoken to school and still feel unclear.
You may have received lots of advice but no actual plan.
Or you may simply need an experienced outside view to help you separate what matters now from everything else competing for your attention.
What the session includes
Before the session, you will be asked to identify the one issue you most want help with and provide a short summary of what has been happening.
During the session we will explore the pattern, identify what may be contributing to the difficulty and look at what is realistic for home and school.
The focus is practical.
Not pages of theory.
Not another list of things you “should” be doing.
We will work towards a small number of useful next steps that fit your child and your situation.
After the session, you will receive a brief written action summary so you are not left trying to remember everything we discussed.
You will leave with
A clearer understanding of what may be happening.
A better idea of what needs attention first.
A small number of practical next steps.
Clearer wording for what to say or ask if school is involved.
And, importantly, less of that feeling of:
“I know something is not right, but I do not know what to do with it.”
This session is not designed for
Extensive document review.
EHCP evidence analysis.
Appeal preparation.
Complex multi-agency cases.
Or situations where several issues need to be worked through in depth.
If your situation is broader or more complex, the full Parent Clarity Consultation is likely to be the better fit.
Focused Parent Session
60 minutes
£135
Includes a brief written action summary after the session.
One issue.
One clear focus.
One practical way forward.
Online parent support across the UK, school and EHCP guidance focuses on England.
When school isn't listening, know what to do next.
From unanswered concerns to difficult meetings, get practical help to ask the right questions, challenge unclear responses and agree next steps.
GET THE WORDS RIGHT
School and parent scripts
from £185
Know what you want to say, but struggling to put it into words?
A personalised letter or email to clearly explain your concerns and requests.
MAKE A CLEAR PLAN
Focused Parent Session
£135
One school problem you need help sorting out?
A focused 60-minute session with guidance and a brief action email.
PREPARE FOR THE MEETING
School & Parent Support Meeting
£200
Worried about an upcoming school meeting?
Practical preparation and meeting support to keep the focus on your child.
What we can work on together
One
Understand the school difficulty
We look at what is happening before, during and after difficult moments and identify possible barriers involving learning, communication, sensory needs, emotional regulation, executive function or anxiety.
Patterns and triggers
Differences between home and school
Support already tried
Where expectations may exceed capacity
What the behaviour may be communicating
Two
Decide what needs to change
We identify the main pressure points, decide what needs attention first and create practical next steps for school, home or both.
Priorities
Realistic strategies
Evidence to gather
Questions to ask
Actions and review dates
Three
Prepare for the next conversation
We help you organise your concerns and prepare for meetings, emails, reviews or professional appointments.
Explain concerns clearly
Present home evidence
Challenge vague responses
Ask for recorded support and clarify who will do what
Agree when progress will be reviewed
Questions every parent should ask school
What need may be sitting underneath this behaviour?
What support has already been tried?
How consistently has that support been used?
What evidence shows whether it is working?
What will happen next, who is responsible and when will it be reviewed?
Understand why home and school may see different versions of your child.
The “We’ll Monitor It” Parent Response Sheet
Record exactly what will be monitored, by whom and when it will be reviewed.
“We will monitor it” is not a complete plan unless everyone knows what is being monitored, how it will be recorded and when it will be reviewed.
What parents say
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"For the first time school actually listened to us."
Sarah and Adam, parents of two girls
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"Janine helped me prepare for a difficult SENCo meeting and made sure I knew exactly what I wanted to ask for."
Laura, mum of 9 year old girl
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"The scripts changed every meeting after that."
Raj, dad of 14 year old girl
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"School kept saying everything was fine. Janine helped us explain clearly what was happening at home and what support our son needed.”
Nigel and Lauren, parents of 9 year old boy
School and Parent Support Meeting
Individual guidance for parents who need to prepare, communicate clearly and secure practical next steps.
What the service can include
Review of your main concerns
Identification of priorities
Preparation for the school meeting
Questions to ask
Wording to describe home and school differences
Evidence to bring
Support requesting clear actions
Includes:
60-minute online consultation;
individual discussion of your child’s needs and current difficulties;
clear priorities and recommended next steps;
a concise written follow-up summary;
20-minute review call within four weeks.
60 minutes | Zoom or telephone
School meetings can feel overwhelming, especially when concerns are dismissed, support remains vague or home and school see very different versions of your child.
This focused consultation helps you organise your concerns, prepare what to say and decide what you need to ask for next.
It may be helpful when you are concerned about:
learning, behaviour or emotional regulation;
ADHD, autism, dyslexia or sensory needs;
anxiety, attendance or reduced timetables;
masking and after-school distress;
inconsistent or unclear SEN Support;
repeated promises to “monitor the situation” without a clear plan.
What we work on
Together, we will:
identify the main concerns and possible barriers;
organise the evidence that matters;
prepare your key questions;
develop clear, professional wording;
consider reasonable adjustments and support;
decide what actions and review dates to request.
This is not about preparing for a battle. It is about entering the conversation calm, focused and clear about what your child needs.
Your package includes
a 60-minute individual consultation;
a clear meeting plan;
questions and wording you can use;
a concise follow-up email confirming priorities and recommended actions;
one 20-minute review call within four weeks.
What you should leave with
You should feel clearer about:
what the main issues are;
what evidence to present;
what to ask school;
what support may be reasonable;
what should be recorded;
what needs to happen next.
Monitoring is not a plan unless everyone knows what is being monitored, how it will be recorded and when it will be reviewed.
Important boundaries
This package does not include attendance at the school meeting, legal representation, diagnosis, a formal report, extensive document review or ongoing email support. Additional sessions, written work or meeting attendance must be agreed and booked separately.
Not sure whether this is the right service? Start with a free 30-minute call.
60 minutes | Zoom or telephone
School meetings can feel overwhelming, especially when concerns are dismissed, support remains vague or home and school see very different versions of your child.
This focused consultation helps you organise your concerns, prepare what to say and decide what you need to ask for next.
It may be helpful when you are concerned about:
learning, behaviour or emotional regulation;
ADHD, autism, dyslexia or sensory needs;
anxiety, attendance or reduced timetables;
masking and after-school distress;
inconsistent or unclear SEN Support;
repeated promises to “monitor the situation” without a clear plan.
What we work on
Together, we will:
identify the main concerns and possible barriers;
organise the evidence that matters;
prepare your key questions;
develop clear, professional wording;
consider reasonable adjustments and support;
decide what actions and review dates to request.
This is not about preparing for a battle. It is about entering the conversation calm, focused and clear about what your child needs.
Your package includes
a 60-minute individual consultation;
a clear meeting plan;
questions and wording you can use;
a concise follow-up email confirming priorities and recommended actions;
one 20-minute review call within four weeks.
What you should leave with
You should feel clearer about:
what the main issues are;
what evidence to present;
what to ask school;
what support may be reasonable;
what should be recorded;
what needs to happen next.
Monitoring is not a plan unless everyone knows what is being monitored, how it will be recorded and when it will be reviewed.
Important boundaries
This package does not include attendance at the school meeting, legal representation, diagnosis, a formal report, extensive document review or ongoing email support. Additional sessions, written work or meeting attendance must be agreed and booked separately.
Not sure whether this is the right service? Start with a free 30-minute call.
EHCP Support & Guidance
When SEN Support no long feels enough
School may have tried adjustments, interventions or support plans, but your child is still struggling to access learning, attend school, regulate emotions or make progress.
Understand the EHCP process, organise your evidence and decide what to do next.
No diagnosis is required to ask for support.
You should not leave another school meeting wondering what just happened
Good preparation helps you explain the difficulty clearly, challenge vague answers and leave with actions that are specific, recorded and reviewable.
Not sure where to start?
Ask me directly.
I will get back to you within 1-2 working days.