Solihull SEND Consultancy is managed by Helen Ingham who has an extensive knowledge of SEND. As an SEN teacher for over 8 years and completed IPSEA Level 1 training, Helen set up the company over 5 years ago to try and make a difference to families in Solihull that were finding it more and more difficult to access the ever dwindling free services available to them.
We currently support approximately 100 families across Solihull, Birmingham and Warwickshire, but are also available as a UK service. Many of the families we support trust our services and always know that we are only a call, text or email away.
The services we provide are designed to support you in the process of supporting your child, from a meeting at school, requesting an EHCP assessment or mediation/tribunal. We aim to provide the advice that is best suited for your circumstances so that you can choose the route you wish to follow. Our support is available for you throughout your journey, for as little or as much as you need or want.
We have a 100% success rate of getting an EHCP assessment through parent requests, either within the 6 week legal timeframe or via Tribunal
My qualifications include a MEd masters in Autism from the university of Birmingham and a GNVQ in Health and Social Care, along with a BSc Psychology Degree. I have completed the Level 3 IPSEA SEN training. Personal experience wise I have four children, three of which have confirmed addition needs including Autism, Dyspraxia, ADHD and hyper mobility.
I have volunteered as a management Committee member of the Solihull Parent Carer Forum in the past. From this role, I am most proud of our first parental survey based on Reasonable Adjustments that I helped to design and analyse. I presented the results of this survey to the LA SEND boards, Educational psychologist, SISS, SENCos and other professionals.
I am very passionate about children and families receiving correct information around SEND as well as getting the support / provision that meets their needs. I am hard working and organised and looking forward to a new role as part of Solihull SEND consultancy. I have gained valuable knowledge of the legal entitlements of children with SEND from my own EHCP journey and research and I am looking forward to putting this into practice in my role working with Solihull SEND Consultancy.
Becky has 13 years of life experiences with her children who have ASD and complex needs.
She has completed courses with The Centre of Excellence all achieved with a Distinction. Courses include Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Diploma, Autism Awareness Diploma, Special Educational Needs and Disability Diploma and Sensory Processing D
Becky has 13 years of life experiences with her children who have ASD and complex needs.
She has completed courses with The Centre of Excellence all achieved with a Distinction. Courses include Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) Diploma, Autism Awareness Diploma, Special Educational Needs and Disability Diploma and Sensory Processing Disorder awareness course.
If you need to get in touch with Helen and unable to do so, Becky can help to pass on information to Helen to start getting you the support you need.
Jackie has a background in occupational therapy and has worked for many years with children with additional needs including physical disability, learning disability and children with mental health issues.
She has worked in clinics and hospital settings as well as for a local authority recommending aids, equipment and adaptations for chi
Jackie has a background in occupational therapy and has worked for many years with children with additional needs including physical disability, learning disability and children with mental health issues.
She has worked in clinics and hospital settings as well as for a local authority recommending aids, equipment and adaptations for children and young people with any type of additional need requiring modifications to their home or school environments.
Jackie worked as a disability adviser in the voluntary sector for a number of years and has previously worked for a large national disabled children’s charity covering the Midlands area. She supported parents and facilitated workshops on various topics such as sleep and behaviour.
Jackie has substantial experience of completing DLA and PIP application forms for children and young people aged 0-25 and she is able to advise on unsuccessful benefit applications which have either been refused or downgraded. Jackie is able to support parents to navigate their way through the complex appeals system which most parents naturally find quite daunting as well as off putting.
As well as having a sound awareness of disability benefits for children and young people, Jackie is very knowledgeable about where to find information on other local and national charities which may be able to provide additional financial assistance towards essential items at home such as white goods, holidays, iPad etc