About Charley
Professional expertise.
Human understanding.
Experienced in SEND from both sides of the system.
Understanding the system—and the people in it.
I'm Charley, the founder of SEN In Your Corner. Before starting this consultancy, I worked within local-authority SEND services in casework, lead, quality-assurance and complex-casework roles.
That work gave me a detailed understanding of EHC needs assessments, EHCPs and Annual Reviews, as well as personal budgets, Elective Home Education (EHE), Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS), complaints and difficult decisions. I know what evidence makes a difference, where plans often fall short and how to put a family's case clearly and constructively.
I'm also a qualified teacher with experience in specialist education, so I understand what support looks like in the classroom, not just on paper. My academic background includes a BA in History and an MA in Criminal Law & Justice.
Most importantly, I'm a SEND parent. I know what it is to fight for your child, and I bring that understanding to every family I work with.
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My approach
- Clear, honest advice
- Warmth and compassion, without judgement
- Confident, informed challenge
- Your child at the centre of everything