Welcome to JK Send Education Advice
A little about me…
I am a local Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) adviser.
Having worked in education and within local authorities for over 15 years, I have seen a need for guidance and help in finding the best educational solutions for every child and young person. This has led me to offer professional advice to parents, carers of children with SEND and young people who are having difficulties getting the education they deserve.
I am a neurodiverse parent with 2 adult children who both have SEND. I understand from all sides the challenges and frustrations families experience while dealing with the statutory processes of finding and integrating a child with unique needs and abilities into a school which meets these. I went to school in the 70s and early 80s when these things weren’t understood as they are now. I know just how frustrating it can be when you are not being listened to, and it’s isolating when you think it is just you who’s different. That isolation is now something that should be banished from school life.
My drive, passion to make a difference, and faith have helped me empathise with children, young people, and families to better advocate for them.
My professional background equips me with the skills, experience and understanding to work with parents, carers, and professionals.
If you are experiencing any issues with your child’s education or you’re a young person having difficulties in your education setting, please feel free to contact me to discuss how I can help.
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Victory for Parents!
I today attended a mediation meeting with parents. This meeting resulted from the Local Authority (LA) issuing a no to assess decision. The Children and Families Act (CAFA) 2014 36(8) gives a two-part legal test to determine if a child qualifies for an Education...
The journey begins!
From last week, you have had your meeting with your child’s school and have been told that they are meeting their age-related expectations and progressing in school. They are not receiving any additional support in the classroom, and their teachers have no concerns....
Where your journey could start
Every week, I will discuss a different topic that I regularly discuss with parents and share what I advise them to do. This will lead us on the journey that every parent of a child or young person takes. This week, I look at where that journey can start. Sometimes,...
What my customers say
Don’t take my word for it – have a look at what my previous customers have said.
As a parent, the process to seek SEND education support, advice and information is so overwhelming and complex.
Jenni has been instrumental in helping us to ask the right questions to understand our all of daughter’s development needs, highlighting support and services that are available and advising how the school should support our daughter during her education.
Before our daughter started school, we submitted a number of EHC Need Assessment requests, which were declined. With Jeni’s experience, knowledge and expertise we appealed the decision and the LA has now agreed to conduct a EHC Needs Assessment which will be pivotal in understanding our daughters needs to create a plan to support her throughout her schooling.
We wouldn’t have achieve this outcome without Jeni’s help as she supported us as parents, to support our daughter. We highly recommend Jeni as she is fantastic at what she does, always professional, full of knowledge and genuinely cares. From the bottom of our hearts THANK YOU!