DAVINA STUBBS
Independent SEND Consultant and Parental Advocate
Helping parents and carers of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
About me
With more than 20 years’ experience working within local authority statutory SEND Services, I can help you navigate the complex SEND system to achieve the best outcome for your child.
SEN Services
My service is for families who need more support than the local free SENDIAS service, or charities can provide, but who are not at the stage of wanting to involve SEN Lawyers.
Contact me
Get in touch and let me guide you through the complexities of the SEND system so you can approach each stage of the statutory process with confidence.
Testimonials
CEO Solidarity Sports (Charity), RBKC
Parent, Central Bedfordshire Council
Davina is extremely knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I hired Davina to help with my child’s yearly EHCP review as school advised it needed updating as could not meet needs as it stood. We talked through my concerns surrounding school & Davina went through the current EHCP plan, reports, emails etc to gain a thorough understanding of my child’s needs. I asked her to also attend the EHCP review meeting as my advocate with school and the senior SEN officer for CBC. This ensured that all points and concerns were taken on board. I felt at ease with Davina on our side, having had some stressful and upsetting meetings with school previously. I know who to turn to when I need help again and if you need help, give Davina a call!
Parent, Enfield
Thank you so much for your work and support of us (especially me) on this case. Although I probably could have done most of it myself, having you took a huge burden off me which I really needed. I will keep you updated on how things are going…
Parent, Enfield
I first contacted Davina in August 2023 as I needed support with my application for my son’s *EHC (needs assessment). Mine was a very complicated case, with lots of delays and a very unresponsive LA.
Davina got to work straight away, and in November I was delighted to receive the news that the LA had agreed to issue a plan for my son. This would not have been possible without Davina’s help, she was constantly in touch with the LA via email and telephone and was always at the end of the line when I needs someone to talk to.
I would recommend Davina Stubbs SEND Consultancy to anyone who needs support with an EHCP. You will not be disappointed!
Parent, Hertfordshire
Before I contacted Davina I was stressed, overwhelmed and felt completely alone. Trying to get the support my 12 year old daughter, who presented with autism was impossible, she had been perm ex from previous school having difficulties in new school and close to perm ex again. The LA refused an EHCP and I was left with not knowing where to go to find her support. And then a friend recommended Davina.
From the initial contact I felt at ease, not only by the fact that she told me I was not alone and she was there to support (which made me cry), but also because she was so knowledgeable and up to date on legislation and the responsibilities of the LA to support a child who presents with an SEN. She asked for all information dating back to reception, and compiled a report stating where my daughter needed support and how to get it. Once this was presented to the LA things changed! Although she still does not have an EHCP, the LA paid attention to her needs and put strategies in place to support her, the school and me.
She has been allocated a social worker, is due to start respite care, and support has been given to the school, all of which would not have happened had I not contacted Davina. Although my daughter is still undergoing assessments privately, the support would not have been put in place without Davina and her expert knowledge and genuine heart, which shows as she still messages me to ask how me and my daughter are getting along 7 months after I first contacted her.
Parent, Barnet
You have been supportive and knowledgeable!