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جلد آ رہا ہے · ویٹنگ لسٹ میں شامل ہوں
ਜਲਦੀ ਆ ਰਿਹਾ ਹੈ · ਉਡੀਕ ਸੂਚੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹੋਵੋ
Wkrótce. Dołącz do listy oczekujących.

Your child cannot wait.
Neither can we.

آپ کا بچہ انتظار نہیں کر سکتا۔
ہم بھی نہیں کر سکتے۔

ਤੁਹਾਡਾ ਬੱਚਾ ਉਡੀਕ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰ ਸਕਦਾ।
ਅਸੀਂ ਵੀ ਨਹੀਂ।

Twoje dziecko nie może czekać.
My też nie.

Lumio Pathways is a clinically validated platform that helps families of children with special educational needs identify their child’s strengths, navigate the SEND system and access the right support. From the first concern to the final provision, we stay with you at every stage.

لومیو پاتھ ویز ایک طبی طور پر تصدیق شدہ پلیٹ فارم ہے جو خصوصی تعلیمی ضروریات والے بچوں کے خاندانوں کی مدد کرتا ہے۔

ਲੂਮਿਓ ਪਾਥਵੇਜ਼ ਇੱਕ ਕਲੀਨਿਕਲੀ ਪ੍ਰਮਾਣਿਤ ਪਲੇਟਫਾਰਮ ਹੈ ਜੋ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਸਿੱਖਿਆ ਲੋੜਾਂ ਵਾਲੇ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਦੇ ਪਰਿਵਾਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਮਦਦ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ।

Lumio Pathways to klinicznie zwalidowana platforma, która pomaga rodzinom dzieci ze specjalnymi potrzebami edukacyjnymi.

2+Year wait for assessmentسال کا انتظارਸਾਲ ਦੀ ਉਡੀਕLata oczekiwania
1 in 5Children have SENبچوں کی خصوصی ضروریاتਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਦੀਆਂ SEN ਲੋੜਾਂDzieci ma SEN
~70%EHCP requests refused first timeEHCP درخواستیں پہلی بار مستردEHCP ਬੇਨਤੀਆਂ ਪਹਿਲੀ ਵਾਰ ਰੱਦWniosków EHCP odrzuconych
Sample strengths profile
Communication
Strength
Social interaction
Developing
Sensory processing
Support needed
Emotional regulation
Support needed
Learning
Developing

Generated for youGP referral letter ready to send
EHCP assessment request letter ready
Full strengths profile PDF enclosed
294,792
open autism referrals in England (June 2026)
Up to 2 years
typical NHS waiting time for SEND assessment
86.8%
of referrals open for 13+ weeks

The system was not built for families like yours.
Lumio Pathways was.

یہ نظام آپ جیسے خاندانوں کے لیے نہیں بنایا گیا تھا۔

ਇਹ ਸਿਸਟਮ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਵਰਗੇ ਪਰਿਵਾਰਾਂ ਲਈ ਨਹੀਂ ਬਣਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ ਸੀ।

System nie został stworzony dla rodzin takich jak Twoja.

If you are a parent of a child with special educational needs, you already know how hard this is. The waits are long, the language is complex, the letters go unanswered and the professionals who should be helping you often have no idea what you have already been through. Lumio Pathways exists to change that.

اگر آپ خصوصی تعلیمی ضروریات والے بچے کے والدین ہیں، تو آپ پہلے سے جانتے ہیں کہ یہ کتنا مشکل ہے۔

ਜੇ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਵਿਸ਼ੇਸ਼ ਸਿੱਖਿਆ ਲੋੜਾਂ ਵਾਲੇ ਬੱਚੇ ਦੇ ਮਾਪੇ ਹੋ, ਤਾਂ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਜਾਣਦੇ ਹੋ ਕਿ ਇਹ ਕਿੰਨਾ ਔਖਾ ਹੈ।

Jeśli jesteś rodzicem dziecka ze specjalnymi potrzebami edukacyjnymi, wiesz już, jak to jest trudne.

2+ yrs

Average wait for autism assessment

Families wait over two years on average for a community paediatric assessment. Many wait far longer, with no support in the interim.

~70%

EHCP requests refused first time

Most first-time EHCP requests are refused. Families who know their rights and use the right language are significantly more likely to succeed.

~5 yrs

Average age at first autism diagnosis

Many children wait until school age or beyond for a diagnosis. Early identification changes outcomes. Every month matters.

1 in 5

Children have special educational needs

Approximately one in five children in England has some form of special educational need. Most families navigate the process entirely alone.

How Lumio Pathways works

A clinically validated assessment that goes from concern to action in four steps. Takes under 15 minutes. No appointment. No referral. No waiting room.

1

Complete the assessment

Answer 13 clinically validated questions about your child at home, in your own time, in your own language.

2

Receive your child’s profile

A full strengths and needs profile across five developmental domains. Clear, readable and yours to keep.

3

Letters generated instantly

A GP referral letter and an EHCP assessment request letter, generated from your child’s profile and ready to send the same day.

4

We stay with you

The journey does not end at the letter. Lumio Pathways guides you through every stage that follows, advocating, coordinating and supporting you at every turn.

The letter is the beginning,
not the end.

Too many platforms stop at the letter. Lumio Pathways does not. Getting a referral letter or an EHCP request is one step in a journey that can last years. We built every part of that journey into the platform because families need more than a document. They need a companion.

From the moment you complete the assessment to the day your child’s provision is in place and working, Lumio Pathways is still with you. We help you understand what to expect, what to say when the system pushes back, and how to make sure your child gets what they are entitled to.


Take the assessment
Early identification

Spot it before the system does

Our clinically validated 12-question assessment identifies strengths and support needs across five developmental domains. Parent-led, home-based and clinically robust. Age-appropriate from 18 months to 12 years.

Draft and send

The right words, ready to go

GP referral letters and EHCP assessment requests generated automatically from your child’s profile. Clinically informed language. Statutory references accurate. Professional enough to be taken seriously from the first read.

Advocate

Know what to say when they say no

When the GP hedges, when the local authority refuses, when the school says they are not seeing what you see at home, Lumio Pathways gives you the knowledge, the language and the confidence to push back effectively and within your rights.

EHCP gap analysis

What your child’s EHCP should say but does not

Intelligent analysis of your child’s EHCP identifies gaps between the needs identified in Section B and the provision set out in Sections E and F. Know exactly what to challenge, and how to challenge it, before the annual review.

Coordination

School, home and therapy. Finally talking to each other.

Shared weekly clinical targets across home, school and speech and language therapy. One platform, one picture of your child, everyone aligned. No more information lost between settings. No more starting from scratch at every meeting.

Mock and prepare

Walk into every meeting knowing what to expect

Annual review preparation. EHCP meeting guidance. Appeal process support. Lumio Pathways helps you prepare for every formal meeting and understand every document before you sign it.

Everything in one place. Nothing left out.

Stage 1 launches with the core identification and navigation tools. Stage 2 brings EHCP gap analysis and full coordination. Stage 3 opens the platform to schools, clinicians and NHS commissioners.

Stage 1

Clinically validated assessment

13 questions across five developmental domains. Developed under the oversight of a clinical governance board including consultant neurodevelopmental paediatricians and a registered speech and language therapist. Age-appropriate from 18 months to 12 years.

Stage 1

Full strengths and needs profile

Your child’s strengths and needs across communication, social interaction, sensory processing, learning and emotional regulation. Colour-coded domain scores. Downloadable PDF. Ready to share with any professional.

Stage 1

GP referral letter

Clinically informed GP referral letter auto-generated from your child’s profile. Professional language that GPs take seriously. Based on assessed need, not on parental description alone.

Stage 1

EHCP assessment request letter

Statutory EHCP assessment request under Section 36 of the Children and Families Act 2014. Accurate statutory references. Clear, professional and ready to submit the same day you complete the assessment.

Stage 2

EHCP provision gap analysis

Intelligent analysis of your child’s EHCP identifies gaps between identified needs and stated provision across Sections B, E and F. Know exactly what to challenge before the annual review.

Stage 2

Home, school and therapy coordination

Shared weekly clinical targets across home, school and speech and language therapy. One platform, one picture, everyone aligned around your child. Progress tracked across all settings.

Stage 2

Community and peer support

A moderated community of SEND families navigating the same journey. Share experiences, ask questions, find support from families who understand. Professionally moderated to maintain safety and quality.

What you receive
Strengths profileFull five-domain assessment with colour-coded scores and narrative summary for your child
GP referral letterProfessional, clinically informed letter requesting community paediatric assessment
EHCP request letterStatutory assessment request under Section 36 of the Children and Families Act 2014
Navigation guidanceWhat to expect next, what to say and what your rights are at every stage of the process

A community built around the families who need it most.

Manchester Bradford Birmingham Leicester English اردو ਪੰਜਾਬੀ Polski

Families supporting families

A moderated peer community where SEND parents share experiences, ask questions and find support from people who have been exactly where they are now. No judgement. No jargon. Just people who understand.

Faith and cultural inclusion

Lumio Pathways is built to serve communities for whom language, faith and cultural context shape how they experience the SEND system. Our content and community reflect the families we serve, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

Available in four languages

English, Urdu, Punjabi and Polish. Because the families who wait the longest for support are often the ones for whom language is the biggest barrier to accessing it.

Professionally moderated

Our community is professionally moderated to ensure safety, accuracy and a space where families feel genuinely supported rather than overwhelmed by misinformation.

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School said my child was a pleasure to have in class. Every evening at home told a completely different story. I had no words for what I was seeing. I had no idea where to start. And I had no one around me who had been through this before.

That is the gap Lumio Pathways fills.

Parent, Greater Manchester

If any of this sounds familiar,
this platform was built for you.

You noticed something first.You have been observing something in your child’s development that concerns you, but you do not know where to start or what words to use to describe it.

You have been told to wait and see.Your GP, your health visitor or your child’s school has told you to wait and see. Your instincts are telling you something different.

The system dismissed you.You have tried to get help and been turned away, referred elsewhere or told there is nothing to be concerned about. You know that is not true.

You have a diagnosis but no provision.Your child has a diagnosis but the EHCP process has stalled, the provision is inadequate or the school is not implementing what the plan says.

English is not your first language.You are navigating a complex statutory system in a language that is not your own, without a professional to translate not just the words but the process.

You are exhausted.You have been fighting for years. You are tired. You need a platform that does the heavy lifting so you can focus on your child.

Built with clinicians.
Validated with care.
Trusted by families.

Clinical governance board

The Lumio Pathways assessment instrument was developed under the oversight of a registered clinical governance board including consultant neurodevelopmental paediatricians and a registered speech and language therapist. Every question, every scoring model and every letter template has been validated by qualified clinicians.

NICE-aligned content

Our questionnaire content is developed in alignment with NICE guidelines NG142 covering autism in children under 5 years and NG207 covering autism in children and young people, alongside RCSLT clinical frameworks for speech and language.

What Lumio Pathways is not

Lumio Pathways is not a diagnostic tool and does not provide clinical diagnoses. It is a clinically informed identification and navigation platform designed to help families access professional assessment sooner and navigate the statutory process more effectively.

Data protection

Lumio Pathways is ICO registered and built in full compliance with UK GDPR and the UK Children’s Code. Your family’s data belongs to you. We will never share it with third parties for commercial purposes.

Lumio Pathways is a parent-administered identification and navigation tool. It is not a substitute for clinical assessment by a qualified healthcare professional. If you have concerns about your child’s development, please also speak to your GP or health visitor.

ICO Registered

C2001425

Clinically validated

Medical governance board

Parent-led

No referral needed

Mobile first

iOS and Android

NICE aligned

NG142 and NG207

UK GDPR compliant

Data fully protected

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Three tiers. One journey. Choose the level of support your family needs.

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Lumio Essential
£14.99
per month
  • ✓Clinically validated assessment
  • ✓Strengths and needs profile
  • ✓GP referral letter
  • ✓EHCP assessment request
  • ✓Daily tracking
  • ✓Ten stage journey map
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Lumio Plus
£79.99
per month. Yours for life.
  • ✓Everything in Essential
  • ✓Monthly SLT session
  • ✓Weekly clinical progress report
  • ✓Personalised activity programme
  • ✓Correlation engine
  • ✓Meal plan module
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Lumio Clinical
£99.99
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  • ✓Everything in Plus
  • ✓Quarterly paediatric consultation
  • ✓Tribunal preparation support
  • ✓School concern letter
  • ✓Clinical oversight panel
  • ✓Full evidence bundle
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The answers the system never gave you. In plain English.

The SEND system is complex and the language is deliberately difficult. These guides give you what you actually need to know . the legal position, the practical steps and what to do next.

Waiting list support
8 min read

What to do while waiting for an autism assessment

294,792 families are on NHS autism waiting lists right now. You do not have to wait to help your child. Here is exactly what to do today . from GP letters to EHCP requests to daily tracking that builds evidence automatically.

EHCP guide
6 min read

How to request an EHCP assessment: without a diagnosis

Under Section 36 of the Children and Families Act 2014, you can request an EHCP needs assessment at any time. No diagnosis needed. The local authority must respond in 6 weeks. Here is the letter, the process and what happens next.

Know your rights
5 min read

What to do if the local authority refuses your EHCP request

A refusal is not the end. Under Section 51 of the Children and Families Act 2014, you have the right to appeal to the First-tier Tribunal. Here is the process, the timeline and the letter that challenges the refusal.

School support
4 min read

My child's school says they are fine. What can I do?

Many children with autism or SEND needs mask in school and fall apart at home. This is clinically recognised and legally significant. Here is how to document it, what to ask the SENCO and what the school is legally required to do.

Sensory processing
5 min read

Sensory processing differences: what parents need to know

Hypersensitivity, hyposensitivity, sensory seeking. What these mean, how they affect daily life, what schools can do and how a sensory profile helps every professional understand your child at a glance.

DLA guide
6 min read

How to apply for DLA for a child with autism or SEND needs

Disability Living Allowance is available regardless of diagnosis. What the DWP looks for, how to evidence your child's needs, what professional reports to include and how Lumio's clinical progress report strengthens your application.

Read: What to do while you wait →

Start with the assessment.
Everything else follows.

Twelve clinically validated questions across five developmental domains. No referral. No appointment. No waiting room. Your child’s full strengths and needs profile is generated the moment you finish. GP referral letter and EHCP assessment request letter ready to send the same day.

1

Complete the assessment

2

Receive your child’s profile

3

Letters generated instantly

4

Download the app to unlock

✓ 13 questions ✓ No login required ✓ No payment at this step ✓ Results in under 15 minutes
Start your assessment now →

Takes under 15 minutes. No account needed. Your child's profile is generated instantly.

You are not navigating this alone.
Join the Lumio Pathways community.

لومیو پاتھ ویز تک رسائی حاصل کرنے والے پہلے خاندانوں میں شامل ہوں۔

ਲੂਮਿਓ ਪਾਥਵੇਜ਼ ਤੱਕ ਪਹੁੰਚ ਕਰਨ ਵਾਲੇ ਪਹਿਲੇ ਪਰਿਵਾਰਾਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਇੱਕ ਬਣੋ।

Bądź wśród pierwszych rodzin, które uzyskają dostęp do Lumio Pathways.

Not ready to take the assessment today? Join our community and stay connected. We will send you guidance, resources and updates to support your family while you find the right moment. When you are ready, the assessment is waiting.

لومیو پاتھ ویز ویٹنگ لسٹ میں شامل ہوں۔ اپنی بانی رکنیت کی شرح محفوظ کریں۔

ਲੂਮਿਓ ਪਾਥਵੇਜ਼ ਉਡੀਕ ਸੂਚੀ ਵਿੱਚ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹੋਵੋ। ਆਪਣੀ ਸੰਸਥਾਪਕ ਮੈਂਬਰਸ਼ਿਪ ਦਰ ਸੁਰੱਖਿਅਤ ਕਰੋ।

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Guides and resources

Plain English guides on the SEND system, EHCP process and your statutory rights.

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Community updates

Stories and insights from families navigating the same journey across Manchester, Bradford and Birmingham.

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Founding member rate

Community members are first to know when the founding member subscription opens. Lock in your rate for life.

By joining our community you agree to receive guidance and updates from Lumio Pathways. We will never share your details with third parties. You can unsubscribe at any time. Lumio Pathways Ltd, Company No: 17255847, ICO Registration: C2001425.

Welcome to the community.

You are now part of the Lumio Pathways community. We will send you resources, guidance and updates to support your family. Whenever you are ready, the assessment is there for you.

A haven of light for the journey.

Built in Manchester. Built for every family the system forgets.

Lumio Pathways Ltd is a Manchester-based health technology company incorporated in June 2026. We exist because the families who need support the most are the ones the system was never designed to serve.

Our platform is clinically validated, parent-led and built around the real experience of navigating a SEND system that was not designed with diverse, multilingual, under-resourced families in mind. We are building something different.

We are building towards our Stage 1 launch. The assessment is live. The community is open. Every family who joins today helps shape what comes next.

Company Lumio Pathways Ltd
Registered Manchester, United Kingdom
Company No 17255847
ICO Registration C2001425
Contact info@lumiopathways.co.uk