EHCP Reviews for Parents & Carers

EHCP Reviews for Parents & Carers

• Understanding the legal framework: Relevant legislation including The Children & Families Act 2014 and The SEND Code of Practice 2015

• Overview of the Annual Review process: clarifies the stages involved in an Annual Review, including requesting up-to-date advice, gathering information, involving relevant professionals across the Education, Health & Social Care system and decision making.

• The role of professionals: Understanding the duties and responsibilities of various professionals, who contribute to Annual Review, such as teachers, SENCOs, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals.

• Preparation for Adulthood: Understanding duties and responsibilities of Education, Health & Social Care professionals across the four areas of Preparation for Adulthood - Education & Employment; Independent living; Community inclusion and Good Health and providing sufficient advices.

• Reassessments of need: Understanding relevant legislation, the duties and responsibilities Education, Health & Social professionals and when it may be appropriate to request a reassessment of need.

• Interim Reviews: Clarifies the reasons for an Interim Review of an EHC Plan an overview of the process and decision making, including statutory duties.

• Transition Reviews: Identifies the key aspects of a Transition Review, the key points of phase transfer, statutory deadlines and the outcomes of a Transition Review.