Baker Small Solicitors

“I cannot thank Mark Small enough for the support he provided in securing a final EHCP and specialist school placement for my daughter.

Having previously spent years navigating the SEND system to secure appropriate provision for my son, I understood how challenging the process can be and how important expert legal support is. Mark took on our case on a pro bono basis and was knowledgeable, professional and compassionate throughout. His guidance helped us achieve the outcome my daughter needed, allowing her to access the right educational placement without further delay. I am incredibly grateful for his support and would wholeheartedly recommend him to any family navigating the SEND system.

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“Mark has been an absolute godsend.

Before I met him, I felt completely lost navigating the EHCP process. From the very beginning, he guided me through every step and was instrumental in helping my son secure his EHCP. He helped me understand that the Local Authority had breached their own statutory timescales and failed to comply with tribunal orders—something I would never have realised without his expertise. He walked me through the legal procedures and clearly explained what we needed to do at each stage. The gratitude I feel for Mark is immeasurable. Words truly cannot express how much his support meant to both me and my son. He is down-to-earth, approachable, and explains everything clearly, making what can be an overwhelming process feel manageable. In a system that can often feel like it is working against parents trying to secure the right support for their children, Mark was a light in the dark. He guided me with patience, knowledge, and genuine care, and made what once felt impossible possible. I cannot recommend him highly enough.

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“We honestly cannot express how incredible Mark and Monica have been throughout our case.

When we first approached Mark, we were devastated by the local authority’s decision to reject our daughter’s placement at a special needs school. From the very beginning, Mark took our case seriously, listened attentively to our concerns, and gave us complete confidence that we were in capable hands. Mark handled every aspect of the case with precision and professionalism. We never felt alone in the process — his support, along with Monica’s, was unwavering from start to finish. Mark was always transparent about the strength of our case and gave us honest guidance based on the evidence we had. He remained confident throughout, and it was clear he truly believed in what we were fighting for. The week before our tribunal, the local authority completely reversed their decision, and our daughter was offered a place at our first-choice special needs school. Without Mark’s dedication, expertise, and determination, we believe the outcome could have been very different. We are incredibly grateful for the support we received and cannot recommend Mark and his team highly enough. We will be directing anyone who needs this level of support straight to him. Thank you again for everything.

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“"A Trusted Expert in a System That Often Feels Impossible" I can’t thank Mark at SEN4You enough for the incredible support and guidance he gave us during my daughter’s EHCP tribunal.

From the beginning, Mark made me feel heard, understood, and supported. His knowledge of SEND law is second to none, but what really stood out was his calm, compassionate approach and his ability to break everything down clearly at such a stressful and emotional time. Mark took the time to understand the complexities of my daughter’s needs and helped build a case that was strong, detailed and truly representative of her situation. His attention to detail, responsiveness, and strategic advice gave me complete confidence throughout the process. Thanks to Mark’s support, we were successful at tribunal—and most importantly, my daughter will now be going to a school that can actually meet her needs. It’s not just a legal win—it’s a huge step forward in securing her wellbeing and future. If you are navigating the EHCP process or facing a tribunal, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Mark and SEN4You. I’m so grateful for everything he’s done for our family.

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“Mark and Monica are a thoroughly professional and effective team.

Our son was signposted by the local authority to a mainstream school despite a diagnosis of Autism and the local authorities own Educational Psychologists report saying that she feared for our sons safety and mental well being if a mainstream school was named. I consulted with Mark and Monica after sending my appeal to the tribunal and realising it was too big a task for me to undertake successfully and straight away I was put at ease by Marks assessment of our sons case and his whole demeanour in how he works with you. I have no hesitation in recommending Mark at Sen4You and it is beyond doubt that he has changed our sons life having got him into the special school we chose and he needed which was actually in a neighbouring authority Thank you Mark and Monica from 2 very grateful parents

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