Outcomes Advocacy and Mediation
About Outcomes Advocacy and Mediation
At Outcomes Advocacy we are passionate about ensuring children and young people with special educational needs are provided with the provision they need to reach their potential. We recognise that parents and carers need different levels of support at various points. At times parents may need skilled specialist advocates to support and represent them in a non-neutral capacity. Our mission is to make that high quality, personalised service accessible and affordable.
At all stages we explain each process and your options, and while we equip you with the knowledge you need to make decisions we respect your choices about your child’s education.
Outcomes Advocacy and Mediation was founded in 2016 by Steve Devlin, a SEND professional and expert with over 15 years experience.
Steve has advocated for families of children and young people since 2010. Over the years, Steve has managed busy Parent Partnership and SENDIASS services as well as local authority SEND services. Steve has an expert working knowledge of SEND legislation and processes, and understands local authority decision-making having previously chaired panels in SEND services. In addition to his wealth of knowledge on SEN legal frameworks Steve has an in-depth knowledge of frontline SEND and education funding. Steve is a qualified Civil and Commercial and SEND mediator.
Steve has been trained across many areas relating to SEN and disability including Mediation, Autism Spectrum Conditions, Behaviours, Safeguarding, Mental Capacity and is a Level 4 Certified Makaton user.
Steve can provide a current Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate on request.