I honestly cannot thank Alison enough…
I honestly cannot thank Alison enough for all the help, advice and support she gave me and my family during my child’s EHCP appeal and the lead-up to tribunal. From February to May 2026, Alison was such an important part of our journey, and I genuinely don’t think we could have done it without her.
The advice and support we received were amazing. Alison guided me through every step of the process, helped me understand the paperwork, checked everything through with me and made sure we were heading in the right direction. So much of the paperwork and information was complicated and difficult to understand, and at times I felt completely overwhelmed. Alison took the time to explain everything in simple terms that I could understand, which made such a difference and helped me feel more confident about what I needed to do next.
Alison also attended our case review meeting and was there as our advocate. Having someone with her professional knowledge and experience supporting us, guiding us and helping make sure our child’s needs were understood was invaluable. She gave me the confidence and reassurance I needed during what was an incredibly stressful and emotional time.
There were moments when I felt so low and upset that I genuinely wondered whether I could carry on. The process was taking such an emotional toll, and I felt like giving up at times because it all became too much. Alison was there not only to support me with the appeal but also to encourage me personally. The reassurance, kindness and determination she showed gave me the strength to keep going when I felt I had nothing left. She reminded me why I was fighting for my child and helped me find the motivation to persevere.
Thankfully, we won our case for a specialist school and received a final EHCP that properly reflected my child’s needs and the support they deserved. This was such a huge outcome for us, and Alison played a massive part in helping us get there. I will always be grateful for the time, effort and care she put into supporting us through this journey.
What makes Alison even more special is that her support didn’t just stop once the appeal was over. She continued to point me in the direction of other support groups and provided the Teen Life course, which has helped me understand my child and their needs even more. It has also helped me realise how important it is to look after myself as a parent, too, because it can be so easy to forget about your own wellbeing when you are constantly fighting to get the right support for your child.
Alison is not only incredibly knowledgeable and professional, but she is also genuinely caring, understanding and supportive. She understands how overwhelming and lonely this journey can feel for a parent and makes you feel that you are not facing it all alone.
I would wholeheartedly recommend Alison to any parent going through the EHCP process, an appeal or tribunal. Having someone like her in your corner can make such a difference, both practically and emotionally. She helped me understand what I needed to do, gave me the confidence to keep going and supported us in achieving the outcome my child deserved.
Thank you, Alison, for everything you have done for us. Your support has meant more than you probably realise, and I will always be grateful that we had you alongside us during such an important and difficult time in our lives.