Rachael Allison

After waiting 14 months for tribunal date for our child to be awarded a SEN school place, Rachael Allison from Boyes Turner did a through job under constantly changing circumstances. She was prepared and she advised us well. In the end the LA were so badly prepared that we were given an award within 30 minutes (Tribunals often take 4 hours plus apprently).

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Rachael Allison

I had been going around in circles with the local authority and school SENDCO trying to get the best educational placement for my autistic son. He was being isolated within his mainstream school, unable to see any other children and was on a reduced timetable having frequent suspensions. He was in a trauma response every day at school. I moved to a different mainstream who were much more supportive but still could not offer the support he required. The local authority were unhelpful, combative and resistant to any dialogue to find a special school placement. From the moment I decided to send an email enquiry to Boyes, I had a call back from Rachael and I immediately felt like my son and I had someone in our corner, with his needs and welfare at the centre. Jack will start his specialist school placement in September 2025 and I really don't think we would be in this position without the work from Rachael and her team. I was kept updated with all stages of work and the process. All the fees were set out and initially when quoted I didn't think I could afford to instruct, however as fees are spread out monthly it is much easier to manage and doesnt require massive upfront funds. I would recommend Rachael and her team to anyone who needs support for special needs education, until the statutory education system has been reformed to provide our special children the education they deserve.

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After being in the Tribunal queue and trying on own for 2 years to get a proper EHCP in place across 2 counties, my daughter did receive an appropriate EHCP, but only after engaging Boyes Turner. Direct negotiation with the Local Authority was effective. I felt informed all the way through the process. A good experience overall. Would use again.

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Rachael Allison

07/07/2025

Many thanks Paul and I wish you all the very best for the future.

Rachael & the team at Boyes Turner have been fantastic. They are clearly subject matter experts and we have had a very positive experience through a very challenging period. Knowledgeable, friendly and great communicators. Our experience could not have been any better. We would highly recommend and would have no hesitation with using them again. Keep up the excellent work!

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Rachael Allison

29/05/2025

Many thanks Andrew and despite the challenges you remained positive throughout. So glad your junior has made such a cracking start at his new placement.

My husband and I have worked with Boyes Turner twice (EHCP application and secondary school placement). Everyone we worked with explained everything to us in great detail. We always felt their support was the very best for our son. We would not hesitate to use them again in the future.

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Rachael Allison

09/01/2025

Many thanks for such lovely feedback and we wish you and your son the very best for the next phase of his education.