EHCP Help / Advice & next steps
When to seek independent SEND advice
Seeking advice does not commit you to formal action.
Quick answer
Use free advice first if you are unsure what a school decision or next step means.
What this means
Independent advice may help when support is unclear, communication has stalled or formal school action is involved.
Free SENDIASS information may be a useful first step.
More specialist help is optional.
What to do next
Things to check
Questions to ask
Local Northamptonshire route
Check the relevant local SENDIASS service.
Free support and useful links
Professional help is available if you need it
Professional help is optional.
What happens next?
Choose the most proportionate next step for your family.
Support that may help
SENDIASS · Independent SEND adviser · SEND advocate
Helpful free resources
SEND Compass provides general information to help families understand possible next steps. It does not replace legal, medical or local authority advice.