Are your SEND pupils getting the right intervention —
and can you evidence it?

Specialist educational assessment and SEND profiling for Kent schools — precise, independent, delivered in weeks.

For headteachers and SENCOs

The problem with SEND intervention

Schools across Kent are spending significant resource on SEND intervention. In many cases, those interventions are working hard but not working smart — because the specific barrier preventing a child from making progress hasn’t been precisely identified.

A child with working memory difficulties and a child with a decoding deficit can sit in the same literacy group and fail to progress for entirely different reasons. Without knowing which barrier is which, even well-funded provision misses its mark.

That’s the problem Education with Lauren was built to solve.

When schools come to us

Four situations we see every week

Most schools I work with come to me in one of these positions. If any of these sound familiar, a conversation costs nothing.

01

An EHCP application has stalled or been refused

LA panels require specific, assessed evidence — not classroom observations alone. EWL reports are written to the standard and language that local authority panels expect, identifying indicators against established frameworks and providing the quality of evidence that moves applications forward.

02

EP waiting lists are running at 12–18 months

Private EP assessments cost £600–£900 per pupil. In the meantime, a child’s needs are compounding. EWL assessments provide meaningful, specialist-level insight — delivered in weeks, not months — that allows schools to act now rather than wait.

03

An Ofsted inspection is approaching and SEND evidence is thin

Inspectors look for whether schools can articulate the specific barriers each pupil faces and demonstrate that provision directly addresses them. Broad intervention records are no longer sufficient. EWL reports give schools a clear, documented evidence trail that demonstrates genuine responsiveness to individual need.

04

A parent is pushing back — or threatening formal action

SEND tribunal case volumes are rising. Parents are better informed of their rights than ever. Schools that cannot produce detailed, contemporaneous evidence of how they identified need and what they did about it are in a vulnerable position. EWL reports provide exactly the kind of professional, independently produced documentation that protects schools and rebuilds trust with families.

The service

School Partnership Package

A complete assessment and profiling service for up to four identified pupils. Everything your school needs to understand what’s blocking progress and what to do about it.

Educational Needs & Intervention Review

£POA
  • Assessment of up to 4 identified pupils
  • Comprehensive Educational Gap Analysis and SEND Profile Report for each pupil
  • Precise identification of academic gaps in English and Mathematics
  • Cognitive profiling — strengths, weaknesses, processing and memory indicators
  • Screening indicators for ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia and other learning differences
  • Targeted intervention and classroom strategy recommendations
  • Parent summary document for each pupil
  • SENCO consultation meeting to discuss findings and next steps
  • Recommendations suitable for use in intervention reviews, referrals and EHCP evidence gathering

At £325 per pupil, this represents a fraction of the cost of a private EP assessment — with findings delivered significantly faster.

No additional spend required

Funding this service

This service can typically be funded through existing budgets. Because the purpose of the assessment is to evidence need, improve provision and strengthen outcomes, the expenditure aligns directly with what these budgets exist to fund.

Notional SEND Funding
Pupil Premium
Inclusion or School Improvement Budgets
Trust SEND & Intervention Allocations
Catch-Up Funding

Not sure which budget applies? That’s a common question — raise it in your consultation and Lauren can advise.

Who you’re working with

Lauren Robson

A qualified specialist educator with 16 years of experience across mainstream schools, Kent County Council provisions, private specialist settings and multidisciplinary SEND services. Not an agency. Not a generalist. A practitioner who has worked inside the system and knows exactly how it operates.

Reports are written to the standard and language that local authority panels, Ofsted inspectors and SEND tribunals expect.

BA Hons Primary Education QTS (SpLD — Needs & Inclusion)
MSc Neuroscience & Brain Cognition
Autism Education Trust Advanced Practitioner
Advanced Designated Safeguarding Lead — KCC Ref: 331533
Advanced Safeguarding Child Level 3
KCC Licensed Home School Provider
Enhanced DBS Checked
Fully Insured
Questions

Frequently asked by schools

What budget lines can schools use to fund this?
Schools have funded this service through Notional SEND Funding, Pupil Premium, Inclusion or School Improvement Budgets, Trust SEND and Intervention Allocations, and Catch-Up Funding. Because the purpose is to evidence need and improve provision, it aligns directly with what those budgets exist to fund. If you’re unsure which applies, raise it in your initial consultation.
How is this different from an Educational Psychologist assessment?
EWL assessments are not a replacement for an Educational Psychologist. They provide meaningful, specialist-level insight — delivered in weeks rather than the 12–18 months typical for LA EP waiting lists — that allows schools to act on identified needs now. The reports are written to a standard that supports EHCP applications and Ofsted evidence requirements.
Are EWL reports accepted by Local Authorities for EHCP applications?
Yes. Reports are written to EHCP Appendix 2 compliance standards and are accepted as evidence by Local Authorities. They carry the professional weight of a specialist SEND practitioner’s assessment and are written in the language and format that LA panels expect.
Can Lauren work directly with our SENCO?
Yes. A SENCO consultation meeting is included as standard in the School Partnership Package to discuss findings and agree next steps. Lauren can also liaise directly with the school on individual pupil cases where helpful.
How many pupils can be assessed?
The School Partnership Package is priced on application depending on your school’s specific requirements. Please mention the number of pupils in your enquiry and Lauren will respond with a tailored proposal.
How quickly are reports delivered?
Assessment reports are delivered within 72 hours of each assessment session completing, as a professionally formatted PDF. The SENCO consultation is typically scheduled within a week of all assessments being complete.
Get in touch

Request a free 30-minute school consultation

No obligation. Lauren will discuss whether this service is the right fit for your school and which pupils might benefit most.

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