SEND advocacy, advice and training

Helping. One step at a time.

Clear, practical support for parents and families, schools and organisations. See exactly what is included, then book and pay online.

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Rise and Overcome: SEND support for families and professionals
30-minute advice £55
For parents and families

Start with what you need

Quick advice

I need quick advice

£55

A focused 30-minute discussion of one issue, with brief emailed next steps.

EHCP review

My child's EHCP needs reviewing

From £295

Review of the plan and agreed supporting reports, written recommendations and a 30-minute feedback call.

Meeting preparation

I have a meeting coming up

£195

Review of agreed papers, a 60-minute preparation call and written priorities and questions.

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Parents getting clear SEND advice and support
Parents and families

Advice you can act on

Navigating the SEND system is hard enough. We help you understand your options, prepare for meetings and speak up with confidence.

Brief written summaries so you know your next steps Support before and during school and annual review meetings Prices you can see before you book
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Parent Courses

National Autistic Society courses for families

We deliver EarlyBird, EarlyBird Plus and Teen Life: six two-hour group sessions led by two experienced, licensed trainers, plus an individual 45-minute consultation for every family. Courses are funded by an organisation or sponsor.

Children up to 5

EarlyBird

For parents and carers of younger autistic children, building understanding and practical approaches to everyday life.

Ages 5 to 10

EarlyBird Plus

For parents and carers during the primary-school years, supporting children at home and in education.

Ages 10 and over

Teen Life

For parents and carers of autistic young people, navigating the changing needs of adolescence.

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Schools and organisations

Practical training for your team

Awareness workshops, half-day and full-day staff training, consultation and inclusive venue reviews, with simple pricing and an invoice option for finance teams.

Workshops from £250 Staff training from £450 Pay now or by invoice
Practical training for schools and organisations
Simple and clear

How it works

1

Choose what you need

See the price and exactly what is included before you book.

2

Book and pay

Pay online in one step, or request an invoice for your organisation.

3

Get clear support

Talk it through, then leave with your next steps.

Alison Sauer, co-founder of Rise and Overcome
About Rise and Overcome

Here to help, whoever you are

Whether you are a parent, carer, employer, education professional or medical professional, Rise and Overcome is here to help.

Rise and Overcome was founded by Alison Sauer and Jake Damson. Alison has worked in SEND and alternative education for around 25 years and is a respected advocate in SEND, child protection and elective home education. She is the main advocate for children and families, and a National Autistic Society licensed trainer.

Jake brings qualifications in psychology and psychotherapy and more than a decade of experience with adults, families, healthcare and organisations. Both know the SEND system from the inside, through their own families and childhoods.

25 years in SEND NAS licensed trainers Lived experience
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