Independent SEND School Search Consultant
Helping your child find the right school to shine!
How we can helpPersonalised SEND school search support for every family, from first questions to final placement.
As an independent SEND consultant, we help families of children and young people with special educational needs find the school that’s the best fit for them.
We’ll work alongside you to identify schools that genuinely support, understand, and bring out the best in your child. The journey starts here.
EHC Advice & Support
We can recommend diagnostic and legal teams to support your EHC plan, help read and interpret professional reports and do the chasing up on your behalf, of SEN solicitors or other professionals who need to contriubute.
School Visits, Advice & Support
Choosing the right school for your child can be confusing, especially when considering special educational needs. We can guide you every step of the way—offering unbiased advice, arranging school visits and making sure you know what questions to ask.
School Search
Having struggled to find schools for my own children when they were young, I now I offer the kind of support I wish I’d had access to. Because achieving the best school move at the right time not only transforms a child’s future, but can positively impact the whole family.
Really huge thanks to you for finding the right place for him – his self-esteem has improved so much and he is engaged and learning well at school for the first time in years.”
Parent of Sam, 14
Read more from our familiesFinding the right school for your child or young person can feel overwhelming. We help families navigate the process with clarity and confidence.
EHCP liaison, advocacy and support
Not sure what should be included in your child’s EHC plan? We’ll help you understand the details, interpret professional reports, and work with any diagnostic or legal experts involved. Our role is to make sure your child’s needs are fully represented and that all professionals, such as SEN solicitors or specialists, contribute effectively when needed.
“Thank you very much for your time; you have really helped us to rationalise our thoughts with your comprehensive service. We have spent three years fighting to get the help our daughter needs and finally we feel the end is almost in sight!”
Parent of Mia, 11
School visits, applications and shortlists
Trying to find time to research all your options? We’ll shortlist the specialist schools or colleges, taking into account your child’s needs, strengths and interests; OFSTED and CQC ratings, and your home location. We arrange visits to selected schools for your child to be assessed; help compile a list of questions for you to ask and help you with decision-making.
“At a time when we really needed support, Lorna was both extremely helpful and very kind. She was happy to tailor her offering and ultimately signposted a school that we had not identified previously. Our son started there in September and all is going well. We highly recommend Lorna.”
SEND School Search
Looking for a provision that 100% understands your child? We provide an independent, expert and compassionate school-search service for children aged 4–16 and young people up to 25 years old, taking into account a child’s needs, a young person’s strengths and interests, OFSTED and CQC ratings, and your home location.
We only provide named schools which we know are suitable and relevant to the requirements.
The next Steps
Find out if we can help your child or young person
Our FREE 15-minute consultation allows us to understand your current situation and we can let you know, honestly, if we can help. If not, then we can recommend the best way forward.
Articles & Resources
EHCP, SchoolEHCP School Allocation
Just because a school is listed on your child’s Education, Health and Care Plan doesn’t mean it’s the perfect match.
SchoolSchool and Parent Communication – Getting it Right
Communication with schools is a two-way street. It’s not just about what you say to the school, but also what the school hears.
ADHDADHD & School Placements
For many families, ADHD is one of the reasons they’re searching for the right school environment. Finding a placement that completely understands ADHD can make all the difference, for a child’s confidence, progress, and wellbeing.
What our clients say
Now he has a life of his own with friends his age
“Thank you so much for your assistance in finding residential provision for my son. He loves the vocational pathway in animal husbandry, and is being fully supported for his therapeutic needs. Now he has a life of his own with friends his age.”
His self-esteem has improved so much
My autistic son was desperate to move to a school where his needs could be fully met and he could be helped to make friends with like-minded children. Really huge thanks to you for finding the right place for him – his self-esteem has improved so much and he is engaged and learning well at…
It felt like Lorna ‘knew’ our child, without even having met her
“It felt like Lorna ‘knew’ our child, without even having met her which has been very important in helping guide our journey. Lorna was also very adaptable to move quickly within our time frame which we very much appreciated. Very highly recommended.”