Independent Educational Expert

Paediatric Brain Injury | Catastrophic Injury | Complex Educational Needs

I provide independent educational expertise to case managers, solicitors, and families, supporting assessment, EHCP processes, and complex case decision-making. Through evidence-based educational advice and on-site monitoring, I coordinate and oversee educational plans to ensure outcomes are appropriate, consistent, and enforceable. I bring together medical, clinical, and educational information, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to form a clear understanding of educational needs.

Why Education Matters

Education is vital for a child’s development, recovery, and long-term independence. When serious injury or complex needs affect access to education, case managers, legal teams, and families often need specialist educational insight to secure the right provision.

How I Help

EncompassNow provides independent educational expertise, supporting case managers, families, and legal teams to understand a child’s educational needs and secure appropriate provision, including EHCP assessment, development, and review.

I take a holistic approach, continuously monitoring and adapting educational plans throughout recovery, planning, and rehabilitation to ensure effective outcomes. This includes:

  • On-site monitoring of educational provision

  • Coordinated educational assessments

  • Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) to provide expert evidence

Who I Work With

EncompassNow supports:

  • Case managers coordinating complex cases

  • Families navigating complex educational pathways

  • Solicitors handling educational or rehabilitation matters

  • Financial deputies overseeing educational provision

  • Rehabilitation professionals supporting recovery

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Services

  • Educational planning and professional advice within multidisciplinary teams, to support appropriate provision during recovery and rehabilitation. Practical support and monitoring of learning.

  • Independent educational opinion in cases involving paediatric brain injury, catastrophic injury and complex educational needs.

  • Evidence-based educational advice to support SEND tribunals and complex disputes regarding educational provision.

Professional Referrals

Professional referrals and enquiries are welcomed from legal teams, case managers and rehabilitation professionals.

Contact EncompassNow to discuss how independent educational expertise may assist your case.

“Emily’s strong work ethic has allowed her to lead by example, inspiring those around her to go the extra mile needed for success. ”

— Nicola Mclean, physiotherapist