Trusted SEND Consultancy in Gloucestershire

SendGems

"Helping your little Gems to shine"

Expert SENDCo guidance for parents, schools, early years settings and local authorities. Navigating the EHCP process with confidence and compassion.

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IPSEA Legally Trained
20+ Years in Education
Qualified SENDCo
Parent of EHCP Child
20+
Years Experience

We truly understand SEND — professionally and personally

With over 20 years' experience as a Deputy Head and Assistant Head across Gloucestershire schools, our founder brings deep, practical knowledge of the education system from the inside. A qualified SENDCo for the majority of that career, she has held the role across multiple schools and settings — and knows exactly what good SEND provision looks like.

But this isn't just professional. As a parent of a registered disabled child, and having successfully secured one of Gloucestershire's youngest EHCPs, she understands the system from a family's perspective too — the frustrations, the jargon, and the fight it can sometimes take to get the right support.

Legally trained to IPSEA standards, SendGems offers expert guidance to parents, schools, early years settings, and local authorities. Whether you need help navigating the EHCP process, strengthening SEND provision, or simply want someone in your corner who truly gets it — we're here.

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IPSEA Trained
Legal-level SEND expertise
Deputy Head Experience
Senior leadership insight
EHCP Parent
Lived experience matters
Multi-School SENDCo
Broad settings knowledge

Services & Pricing

Tailored SEND support for every need — from individual families to whole-authority reviews.

For Parents & Families

Navigate the EHCP process with confidence. We're in your corner every step of the way — from initial concerns to tribunal support.

  • EHCP application & review support
  • Advice on My Plan / My Plan+
  • Mediations & tribunal preparation
  • Understanding your child's rights
  • Liaising with schools & the LA on your behalf
from £75 / consultation
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For Schools & Early Years

Strengthen your SEND provision across the board — from childminders and nurseries to primary and secondary settings.

  • SEND provision audits & reviews
  • SENDCo mentoring & coaching
  • Staff CPD & SEND training
  • My Plan+ writing & quality assurance
  • Ofsted readiness for SEND
from £350 / day
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For Local Authorities

Strategic SEND consultancy for local authorities — supporting casework quality, legal compliance, and systemic improvement.

  • EHCP casework quality reviews
  • Legal compliance audits
  • Mediation & dispute resolution support
  • Training for LA SEND teams
  • Strategic SEND improvement planning
from £500 / day
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How We've Helped

A snapshot of the difference SendGems makes for families, schools, and local authorities.

EHCP Secured for a 3-Year-Old

Successfully supported one of Gloucestershire's youngest EHCP applications

Whole-School SEND Review

Comprehensive provision audit resulting in improved Ofsted outcomes

SENDCo Mentoring Programme

Ongoing coaching for newly appointed SENDCos across multiple schools

Tribunal Preparation

Expert evidence and case-building for successful SEND tribunal outcomes

My Plan+ Quality Assurance

Reviewed and improved SEND documentation for early years settings

LA Casework Review

Strategic quality review of EHCP casework processes for a local authority

What People Say

Hear from families, educators, and professionals we've worked with.

"We felt completely lost with the EHCP process. SendGems guided us through every step, explained everything in plain English, and fought for what our son needed. We finally feel heard."

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Sarah J.
Parent, Cheltenham

"The SEND provision review transformed our approach. Our SENDCo gained so much confidence and the whole staff team now has a much stronger understanding of inclusive practice."

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Mark H.
Headteacher, Gloucester

"As a childminder, I wasn't sure where to start with supporting a child with additional needs. SendGems helped me put proper plans in place and gave me the confidence to advocate for the child."

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Lisa P.
Childminder, Stroud

SEND News & Resources

Practical advice, policy updates, and guidance for families and educators.

Let's Talk About How We Can Help

Whether you're a parent, school, childminder or local authority — we'd love to hear from you.

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