What Does CQC Consultancy or EHCP Support Cost in the UK?
Updated: Oct 11
Specialist support prices vary widely. The useful comparison is not just the headline hourly rate: it is what is included, whether the work is practical and proportionate, and whether you can start small before committing to a larger package.
You can begin with free guidance and a free 30-minute consultation, choose an editable practical resource, book focused support, or discuss a support block when several tasks need to be completed.
Choosing a Looking Glass Care support block
Support blocks can suit a group of related tasks. Check the current service or plan listing for the price, included hours, scope and terms before buying. Agree what can realistically be completed and whether a smaller review would meet your needs.
A block can be used for agreed practical work such as evidence review, policy implementation, action tracking, staff-file checks, CQC readiness, EHCP evidence organisation or meeting preparation. Scope should always be agreed before work begins.
How to compare published prices
Published prices checked on 11 September 2026 show a broad market. Services are not identical, so these figures are a guide rather than a like-for-like league table.
For care-provider consultancy, Caretips advertises one-hour consultancy at £40. Fulcrum Care Consultancy publishes a £599 plus VAT price for an in-person mock CQC inspection. A mock inspection is a much larger service than an hour of focused remote support, but the figure helps show why it can be sensible to begin with a smaller evidence or readiness review.
If you need a focused first step instead of a mock inspection, Looking Glass Care's £249 Compliance Snapshot covers an agreed evidence sample and a one-hour remote discussion of urgent gaps and priority actions. The £495 Care Provider Compliance Review adds a written priority action plan and one follow-up call.
For SEND and EHCP help, SENDS publishes £25 per hour. The Contented Child publishes £45 per hour for additional work, Essential Advocacy £60 per hour, SENNIES £65 per hour, EHCP Help £95 per additional hour plus VAT, and Your Way Psychology & Education £90–£120 per hour depending on the team member involved.
These examples show why it helps to compare the work included, the provider's experience and the type of outcome offered. Start with a free Looking Glass Care consultation to discuss the scope and current price of suitable support.
What makes support better value
Better value means paying for the right level of help. A low hourly rate can still be poor value if the scope is unclear, work is duplicated or the output cannot be used. A higher fee can be justified when it includes specialist assessment, legal representation, an on-site audit or a detailed report. Compare outcomes, not just hours.
Before buying, ask: What exact question will this work answer? What will I receive? What information must I provide? How many hours are likely? What is outside scope? Can I start with a free resource, editable tool or short review? Will the output be usable after the session?
Which route is likely to fit
Use free guidance when you need orientation, terminology or a checklist. Choose an editable tool when you understand the task and mainly need structure. Use a focused booking for a review of one issue, or discuss a support block when several related actions need drafting, implementation or follow-up.
For an urgent safeguarding issue, legal dispute, tribunal representation, clinical assessment or situation requiring a regulated professional, choose the appropriate statutory, legal or clinical route. Looking Glass Care provides practical support and does not replace those services.
Published price sources
Caretips: https://www.caretips.co.uk/
SENDS EHCP support: https://sends.org.uk/ehcp-support
The Contented Child: https://thecontentedchild.co.uk/ehcp-support/
Essential Advocacy: https://essentialadvocacy.co.uk/send-services
EHCP Help: https://ehcp-help.co.uk/costs
Your Way Psychology & Education: https://yourwaypsychology.co.uk/ehcp-application-support/
Fulcrum Care Consultancy: https://fulcrumcareconsulting.com/
Start with the smallest useful step
If you are unsure which route fits, book the free 30-minute consultation. Bring the outcome you need, the deadline and the documents you already have. You will be told whether a free resource, editable tool, focused booking or support block is the proportionate next step.
Put this into practice: explore the relevant collection below and check each listing for its audience, contents, format and current price.
Useful resources for this topic
If you would like a practical record to use alongside this article, the resources below explain their scope, format and price. Choose only the material that fits your circumstances; a completed template is a starting point for action and review.
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