Step 1 - Begin with a complimentary, no obligation consultation
In our initial conversation, we invite you to share your child's story so far, what is not working right now and why you are considering a change. We will explore your hopes and goals, practical constraints, your child's strengths, needs and personality and any worries you have about your journey. This helps us to understand what your vision looks like and whether we are the right partners to help you move towards it. For families from abroad this also includes practical considerations such as your right to live in the UK, visa-related timelines and your child's level of English so we can plan for support if required.
Step 2 - The Questionnaire
Once we agree to work together, we will ask you to complete our family and pupil questionnaire. Part of this will be a short data-protection and confidentiality statement which we will ask you to sign in line with data protection requirements, so that you are aware of exactly how your data will be stored and used.
In most cases we complete the questionnaire together either online or in person. This is an important part of the process, it allows us to ask thoughtful follow up questions, clarify details and gain a deeper sense of your child, family and your priorities. you are welcome to complete it on your own, either way, it forms the foundation of all the work we will do together.
Step 3 - The Tailored Report
Using your questionnaire and our conversations, we prepare a tailored report for your child and your family. This might include, a range of shortlisted schools in a new area, a mix of state and independent options and schools with strong and credible neurodiversity and SEND support - or any other specification that reflects your priorities.
This report sets out suggested schools, our professional advice and clear pros and cons at the level of detail you have requested : this scope will determine the overall fee.
Throughout the drafting process we remain in close contact, so you know how the work is progressing. Once our report is ready, we arrange a meeting to walk you through it, explaining our thinking and reasons behind each recommendation.
Step 4 - Hands on support
Should you wish to continue with our services, we offer hand on support with :
- Arranging school visits and meetings
- Preparing you and your child for interviews and admissions tests
- Guiding you through forms, deadlines and decisions
We stay alongside you for as much of the journey as you need - right up to placement and if desired, the initial settling in period.
Natalie took the burden of finding a place for my neurodiverse son from me. She ensured we met the right people at the right schools. We now have the support we need and a network we would not have found alone. As Kuzey's mother I recommend Natalie with deep respect and gratitude.
Meryem - Kuzey (Year 4)
What falls outside our scope
- Tutoring, examination coaching or academic prep work
- Educational psychology and Specialist SEN diagnostic assessments
- Direct legal representation, including SEND tribunal advocacy
- Financial Planning for school fees or wider wealth advisory
- Peronal therapy or counselling for the child / family
A note about managing expectations
No consultancy can promise :
- a guaranteed offer from any school
- a guaranteed scholarship, bursary or assisted-place award
- a specific outcome an any stage of the application or assessment process