For Schools

Practical support, expert guidance and inclusive solutions.

Independent SEN Support Services works alongside schools to develop inclusive practice, strengthen SEND provision and improve outcomes for children with additional needs.

Drawing on extensive experience in school leadership and SEND, we offer flexible, practical support tailored to the needs of your setting. From SENCo support and EHCP reviews to inclusion audits, staff training and developing effective provision, our services are designed to reduce workload, build staff confidence and create meaningful change.

We also offer a dedicated office space where school staff can work alongside us, away from the demands and distractions of a busy school environment. This provides an opportunity for focused, collaborative work, whether reviewing EHCPs, developing provision, planning interventions or tackling those important tasks that can be difficult to prioritise during the school day.

Our aim is to empower schools to provide high-quality, sustainable inclusion where every child can thrive.

Our Services

SENCo & SEND Leadership Support

SENCo Mentoring & Consultancy

Practical, confidential support for new, developing or experienced SENCos.

Sessions can be tailored to your priorities and may include:

  • Managing the SENCo workload effectively

  • Developing whole-school SEND systems

  • EHC needs assessment requests

  • EHCP processes and annual reviews

  • Costed provision mapping

  • Intervention planning and review

  • SEND data analysis

  • Parent communication

  • Preparing for challenging meetings

  • Developing the graduated approach

  • Evidencing impact

  • SEND documentation and systems

  • Working effectively with external professionals

  • Supporting senior leaders and governors to understand SEND

Fees

1-hour online consultation — £55

Block of 10 online consultations — £475

Half day online (3 hours) — £150

Half day in person (3 hours) — £190

Full day online (6 hours) — £290

Full day in person (6 hours) — £375

Bespoke packages are available for schools requiring ongoing support.

New SENCo Programme

A structured programme for teachers taking on the SENCo role or SENCos who would benefit from additional mentoring.

The programme can include:

  • Establishing priorities

  • SENCo time management

  • Understanding statutory responsibilities

  • EHCPs and EHC needs assessments

  • Developing effective provision maps

  • SEND funding and costed provision

  • Intervention planning

  • SEND data

  • Parent relationships

  • Working with external professionals

  • Preparing for annual reviews

  • Developing a whole-school approach to SEND

Programmes can be delivered individually or to groups of SENCos.

Prices from £475 for a 10-session online programme.

SEND & Inclusion Reviews

Whole-School Inclusion Review

An independent review of SEND and inclusion across your school.

The review considers the school's context and current inspection expectations while focusing on the experiences and outcomes of pupils with SEND.

A typical review may include:

  • Pre-visit school context and SEND data analysis

  • Discussion with the SENCo and/or senior leadership

  • Learning walks

  • Review of SEND systems and documentation

  • Provision mapping

  • Intervention and impact monitoring

  • Pupil voice

  • Staff knowledge and confidence

  • Parent voice where appropriate

  • Identification of strengths

  • Clear priorities for development

Schools receive a comprehensive written report within five working days, including strengths, areas for development and recommended next steps.

Full-day review including preparation and written report — £500

Follow-up leadership support can also be arranged.

Autism & Neurodiversity Environment Review

A focused review of how effectively the school environment supports autistic and neurodivergent pupils.

Areas considered can include:

  • Sensory environment

  • Classroom organisation

  • Communication

  • Predictability and routines

  • Transitions

  • Emotional regulation

  • Reasonable adjustments

  • Inclusive teaching

  • Unstructured times

  • Pupil voice

  • Staff understanding of neurodiversity

The school receives practical recommendations that can be incorporated into its SEND development planning.

From £350

Individual Pupil Inclusion Review

Independent support when a school is finding it difficult to understand or meet an individual pupil's needs.

This may include:

  • Observation of the pupil

  • Review of relevant documentation

  • Discussion with staff

  • Discussion with parents where agreed

  • Review of current provision and adjustments

  • Identification of barriers

  • Practical recommendations

  • Written summary and action plan

Particularly suitable for pupils experiencing difficulties with attendance, regulation, engagement, behaviour or accessing the mainstream environment.

From £200 per pupil

EHCP & Provision Support

EHCP Provision & Funding Review

A detailed review of Section F of an EHCP to consider whether provision is sufficiently clear, specific and appropriately resourced.

Support can include:

  • Review of Section F

  • Identification of provision requirements

  • Costed provision mapping

  • Identification of potential funding gaps

  • Evidence required to demonstrate costs

  • Recommendations regarding requests for additional funding

£85 per EHCP

Discounted rates are available when reviewing multiple EHCPs for the same school.

EHCP & Provision Audit

A wider audit for schools wishing to ensure that EHCP provision is being effectively planned, delivered and monitored.

This can include:

  • Sampling EHCPs

  • Comparing Section F with provision in place

  • Provision mapping

  • Deployment of adults

  • Intervention monitoring

  • Evidence of provision

  • Review and evaluation processes

From £300

Annual Review Support

Support for complex or challenging EHCP annual reviews.

This can include preparation, documentation review, advice to the SENCo and attendance at the review where appropriate.

From £100 online

Attendance in person can be arranged separately.

Staff Training & CPD

Live Online Training

Interactive training tailored to the needs of your school.

Possible topics include:

  • Understanding autism

  • Understanding ADHD

  • Neurodiversity in the classroom

  • Masking

  • Sensory processing

  • Emotional regulation

  • Executive functioning

  • Supporting distressed behaviour

  • Reasonable adjustments

  • Inclusive classroom practice

  • Effective use of teaching assistants

  • Developing the graduated approach

  • Understanding and implementing EHCPs

Schools receive relevant slides, supporting materials and resources following the session.

1-hour live online session — £115

Bespoke training can also be developed.

Pre-Recorded CPD

Flexible training that staff can complete at a time that suits the school.

Packages include the recorded session and relevant supporting materials.

From £25 per training package

Whole-school licensing is available.

In-Person Training

Twilight sessions, INSET training and bespoke workshops can be delivered in school.

Prices from £200.

Full and half-day INSET packages are available on request.

Neurodiversity Education for Pupils

Assemblies

Positive, age-appropriate assemblies helping children understand that brains work in different ways.

Topics can include:

  • What is neurodiversity?

  • Understanding autism

  • Understanding ADHD

  • Different ways of communicating

  • Sensory differences

  • Celebrating strengths and differences

  • Being an inclusive friend

  • Why fairness does not always mean everyone getting the same thing

Online Assembly Package — £75

Includes:

  • 30-minute live online assembly

  • Age-appropriate follow-up lesson plan

  • Supporting classroom resources

Neurodiversity Half Day

A more immersive experience delivered in school.

This can combine:

  • Whole-school or key-stage assembly

  • Taught pupil workshops

  • Interactive activities

  • Classroom discussion

  • Follow-up resources for teachers

Content is adapted for the age and needs of the pupils.

Half day — £200

Neurodiversity Week

A bespoke package to help schools celebrate and understand neurodiversity meaningfully rather than limiting awareness to a single assembly.

Packages can include:

  • Launch assembly

  • EYFS/KS1/KS2 lesson plans

  • Classroom activities

  • Teacher resources

  • Parent information

  • Staff briefing

  • Displays

  • Pupil challenges

  • Follow-up activities

Packages from £350

Neurodiversity Ambassadors

Support pupils to become champions for inclusion within their school.

The programme can include:

  • Ambassador training

  • Understanding neurodiversity

  • Promoting inclusive language

  • Identifying barriers within school

  • Developing pupil-led inclusion projects

  • Supporting assemblies and awareness activities

From £250

Parent Workshops for Schools

Practical, accessible workshops that help schools build stronger relationships with families.

Topics can include:

  • Introduction to autism

  • Introduction to ADHD

  • Understanding neurodiversity

  • Supporting distressed behaviour at home

  • Understanding sensory needs

  • Autism and sleep: practical strategies for families

  • Food, sensory differences and mealtimes

  • Supporting friendships

  • Transitions and change

  • Supporting your child following an autism diagnosis

  • Understanding SEND support in school

  • Working positively with your child's school

1-hour parent workshop — starting at £90

Workshops can be delivered online or in person.

Where appropriate and agreed with the school, families will also be signposted to further Independent SEN Support Services resources and support.

Developing Specialist Provision Within Mainstream Schools

Support for schools establishing or reviewing SEND, nurture or alternative provision.

This can include:

  • Developing the vision and purpose of the provision

  • Entry and exit criteria

  • Referral processes

  • Curriculum design

  • Staffing models

  • Environment

  • Assessment

  • Intervention planning

  • Measuring impact

  • Reintegration into mainstream classrooms

  • Parent communication

  • Provision mapping and funding

  • Policies and procedures

Consultancy from £190 per half day.

Bespoke development packages are available.

SEND Data, Governors & Leadership

SEND Leadership Review

Support for senior leaders to understand the school's SEND picture and identify strategic priorities.

This may include:

  • SEND data analysis

  • Outcomes

  • Attendance

  • Suspensions

  • Provision

  • Interventions

  • EHCPs

  • Funding

  • Identification trends

  • Pupil and parent voice

From £150

SEND Governor Support

Helping governors understand their role in SEND and ask meaningful questions about inclusion.

Available as:

  • Governor training

  • SEND governor mentoring

  • SENCo/governor meeting preparation

  • SEND reports and dashboards

From £115 per session

Ongoing School Partnerships

For schools wanting more than a one-off consultation, Inclusive Pathways can provide ongoing external SEND and neurodiversity support.

Support Services Partnership

From £1,500 per academic year

A typical annual partnership could include:

  • Whole-school inclusion review

  • Three termly SENCo mentoring sessions

  • One staff CPD session

  • One parent workshop

  • One neurodiversity pupil assembly with follow-up resources

  • Priority access to consultancy

  • Discounted additional services

  • End-of-year review of progress

Packages can be adapted to reflect the school's priorities.

SEND Leadership Retainer

For schools wanting access to experienced SEND leadership throughout the year.

Retainers can include:

  • Regular SENCo mentoring

  • Advice on complex cases

  • EHCP guidance

  • Provision and funding advice

  • Leadership consultation

  • Document review

  • Priority email support

From £400 per month, depending on the level of support required.

Bespoke Support

Every school's SEND context is different.

If your school requires something that is not listed here, please get in touch.

Bespoke packages can be developed for individual pupils, staff teams, SENCos, leadership teams or whole-school development.

Request a free consultation