SEND In Mind

At Drama in Mind CIC we have partnered with NW Consultancy, a leading expert supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

Our Promise To You:

Is to offer expert support and advocacy for children, young people, and families navigating Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services.

Services

EHCP Support

EHCP Parental Requests, EHCP Refusal to Assess, EHCP Refusal to Issue and Cease to Maintain EHCP.

SEND Tribunal Support

First Tier and Upper Tier Tribunal Representation.

Formal Letters of Complaints

Formal Stage 1 and Stage 2 Complaints, Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) Complaints.

Autism and Learning Disabilities Coaching, Mentoring and Training

1:1 Sessions, Family, Corporate, Workplace, School, NHS.

Workshops

ECHP, Understanding Autism, Neurodiversity and Learning Disabilities, Challenging Behaviour, Masking, Understanding the Tribunal Process.

Advocacy Support in a School Setting

In-Person and Virtual Meetings, Supporting Parents and Care Givers, Children and Young People.

Professional Reports Available

Autism, Neurodiversity and Learning Disabilities Professional Reports, Providing Inclusive Recommendations, Support with Accessing Pathways for a Diagnosis.

DLA, PIP and Blue Badge Applications

Support to Apply and Appeal any Decisions.

Housing Support

Support with the Application Process, Through to the Appeal Process.

About

Nicola - SEND, Inclusion and Growth/Director

Nicci is a Certified Autism, Neurodiversity & Learning Disabilities Champion Coach, Mentor and Licensed Trainer, with IPSEA SEND Law training (Levels 1–3). I offer 1:1 mentoring for parents, carers, and professionals navigating the complexities of SEND.

With over 15 years’ experience in education, I have worked as a Teacher, Lecturer, and CTL, and hold both a BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies and an Executive MBA, bringing together a deep understanding of child development with strong leadership and strategic skills.

I am passionate about advocating for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

As a parent of two neurodiverse children, I understand firsthand the challenges of navigating the education system and securing person-centred support, and I am dedicated to empowering families to ensure every child’s needs are met.

nw.consultancy@outlook.com 07516 613217

SEND Cafe - Drop in

Join us for our welcoming SEND Café, a relaxed drop-in space for parents and carers of neurodivergent children and young people.

Hosted by Nicci Willingham of Drama in Mind & NW Consultancy, these informal sessions provide an opportunity to connect with others who understand the SEND journey, ask questions, share experiences, and access practical advice and support in a friendly, non-judgemental environment.

Whether you're looking for guidance around education, navigating SEND processes, or simply a chance to chat over a coffee with others who "get it", you're warmly invited to drop in.

Session Dates

Tuesday 4 August 2026
Tuesday 11 August 2026

Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm

Venue: Casco Lounge, Lakeside, Essex

Recommend to Everyone

“Nicci has been a wealth of support to my family and I since commissioning her 9 months ago. She has listened to our needs, supported and empowered me to build a plan to achieve what we needed to. Her presence at meetings has been such a comfort, and her knowledge of all things SEND is second to none. Nicci has such a passion for her work, which shines through in absolutely everything she does!."

Can’t recommend enough!

"Nicci has been an amazing support to our family. We had no idea how to deal with the SEND system, but she helped us get an inclusive EHCP and handled complaints without any stress. Calm, confident, and so supportive—she got the results we needed. We can’t recommend NW.Consultancy enough!"

Brillant!

“I didn’t think it was possible until Nicci came along. She helped my daughter get the support she needed at school. Without her, she couldn’t even attend. After one meeting, the school changed their ways and started the EHC Needs Assessment. Nicci supported us through the hardest days, always available when we needed her..”