We recently used Baker Small Solicitors to secure the provision for our child. Our case was very complex and having lost the first tribunal (which we never should have) the LA was not ready to negotiate or showed any duty of care towards the child. As a result, our child lost over 18 months of development which he would not have, had the tribunal arrived at the right decision first time. The LA and the LA maintained school were as vindictive as they are known to be and had no regard for Child's well-being or development. At that juncture, we knew we had to go to tribunal again to secure the right provision for our child, and we had to go with the RIGHT legal representation. Mark came recommended to us by a couple of other parents in our borough. When we approached Mark, he reviewed our paper work and guided us through the maze of SEN. Mark advised us through each and every step very professionally and with his thorough knowledge of the SEN Legal system. His communication with the LA and the School ensured that we were not put under the pressure tactics which LA regularly employs. We found him most polite and very professional throughout. Baker Small Solicitors helped us find the professionals who are not just exceptional in their field but are expert witnesses as well. Having gone through the first tribunal without a legal rep, we understood the importance of a good legal representation and advice. Mark’s legal expertise in the SEN world is second to none. Mark's knowledge and professionalism helped us secure the right provision and placement for our child. We are extremely thankful to Mark who stayed with us at every step and had often put us at ease whenever we were worried or nervous. We are grateful to his entire team at Baker Small Solicitors, especially Ms Monica Shuman who has been exceptional and very kind. We would highly recommend Mark and his team at Baker Small Solicitors to other parents trying to secure the right provision for their children.

After applying for an EHC Plan in 2014 and a 3 year battle with our LA, our family lost hope that we would ever get a school that would meet my grandson’s complex needs. SEN4You and Mark Small agreed to help us get the best possible outcome for our child. He provided emotional support and hope for our family. He was brilliant and relentless in helping attain the evidence needed to secure the proper EHC plan provision and school placement for my grandson. His care, concern and expertise were a life giving force for our whole family. Mark is our champion for justice. He is the “go to” man for families having poor results in negotiating SEN provision with their LA’s.

Mark came on board at the last minute to help us in our appeal. We had planned on attempting to represent ourselves but the LA threw us a curve ball and we hired him to help us. Best thing we did! He is empathetic, he knows his stuff and the LA treat him with respect. He’s give us pointers on how we may be able to avoid tribunal next year but if we do have to go back to tribunal at a later date, we will certainly return to him!

Excellent advice and support from Mark. When we spoke to other law firms they were quoting us silly money to pursue an appeal to the SEN Tribunal. We chose Baker Small because of their experience and the reasonableness of their fees. We managed to settle our appeal with the Local Authority and that was down to Mark and his approach. Highly recommended!

We used Mark for an SEN appeal following a recommendation from a friend. He was dazzling in all respects and his work ethic was incredible often returning calls late at night to ease our concerns. I work in banking and nothing is as stressful as an SEN appeal. Mark took away that stress. He told us what would happen and everything happened in exactly the way he said it would ! Our case was prepared accordingly and looking back was water tight. Mark left no stone unturned. He tore the local authority apart and they looked stupid during the hearing. I actually felt sorry for their witnesses. Winning our case was never in doubt and that was down to Mark. Great solicitor and will always be welcome in our house for what he did for us. To say he is highly recommended would be an under statement.

Mark and the team are brilliant. I wa being pushed from pillar to post and no one wanted to take responsibility for my daughter’s education. Mark and the team took that stress away and got my daughter everything she requires to continue her education with the right support in the right school. I can’t thank them enough.

SEN4You and Mark Small have given our family hope. Our adopted son has complex needs due to brain damage caused by prenatal alcohol exposure. We have been let down at every turn where education, health and social care are concerned. Services that should be provided to help support and advance children with such needs have been denied our family. The battle with our Local Authority to achieve an EHC plan for our son and a school setting that could meet all of his needs has gone on for years and left our family emotionally and physically depleted. Mark Small took on our case with ardent zeal. He was dedicated to making sure our son received the best possible outcomes. His SEN knowledge is unparalleled and we feel his tribunal experience made all the difference in the world to our case. We most definitely recommend SEN4You and Mark Small if you are looking for help in securing the best possible education outcomes for your child.

Great support and advice. I have no words for Mark. Absolutely brilliant. Highly recommend if you need a lawyer for an SEN tribunal.

There are no words to describe the amazing help and support we have received from Sen4You and Mark Small. Our adopted son has complex needs due to prenatal alcohol exposure. We have been fighting for provision which could meet all of his needs for 3 years. It has taken a toll on our family and we thought there was no hope left. Mark Small believed there was hope and took over our battle for us. Mark and his team are professional and complete SEN rock stars! They were available to us at all hours and gave us complete confidence that our son would receive the best possible outcomes. Mark spent countless hours selflessly giving to our case and not only making sure we had an airtight EHC plan but also a setting that could meet all our son’s needs. We were completely blown away by his knowledge and passion at tribunal. If you want the best possible outcomes for your child and a firm that will fight until they get them for you then we cannot recommend SEN4You and Mark Small highly enough.

We used Baker small for an SEN appeal against our LA. One word sums it up - magnificent. Can't fault the support, advice and outcome. Mark was fabulous and a real asset to have in a crisis. Don't know what we would have done without him. Highly recommend.