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Applying for an education, health and care plan (EHCP)

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Most children with special educational needs (SEN) will have needs that can be met by high-quality teaching and differentiated teaching. These are the general teaching methods and approaches that teachers use in education settings to help your child learn. Some children need additional SEN support through…

Reviewing an education, health and care plan (EHCP)

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The law states that education, health and care plans must be reviewed annually for children and young people over the age of 5. Children under the age of 5 will have a review of the plan every 3-6 months. This is called an annual review meeting. Page contents: EHCP annual reviews What…

Information recorded in an education, health and care plan (EHCP)

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An education health and care plan (EHCP) will include the aspirations, needs, outcomes for your child and the provision for your child. Decisions about the content of the plan should be made openly and collaboratively. The plan should be clear on how your child has contributed to their plan. Page contents:…

Mediation and appeals for education, health and care plans (EHCP)

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Sometimes you may disagree with the decisions made about the education health and care plan (EHCP) process. It is important that you know your rights and what the next steps are. Page contents: If you disagree with an EHCP decision Contacting the EHCP Co-ordination team Attending mediation Appealing to…

Education, health and care needs assessment (EHCna)

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To obtain an education, health and care plan (EHCP) your child will first need to have an education, health and care needs assessment (EHCna) to decide if they meet the criteria for an EHCP. Page contents: What is an EHC needs assessment How long the EHC needs…

Early years parent support and training for children with SEND

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You will know your child better than anyone else. Parent support groups, training or workshops can help you further understand your child’s additional needs by learning new ways to support them as well as interventions you may not be aware of. Support groups are a great way to meet parents of other children who have similar needs to…

Choosing a school for your child with additional needs

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Deciding about your child’s education is an important decision that you have to make. It is even harder to make when your child has special educational needs or a disability (SEND) Page contents: Researching a school Type of school Decided on your school Researching a…

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