Training for professionals - Education, Health & Social Care Needs Assessments (EHCNA) & EHC Plans: Making lawful decisions
- Understanding the legal framework: Relevant legislation including The Children & Families Act 2014 and The SEND Code of Practice 2015
- Overview of the EHC Needs Assessment process: clarifies the stages involved in an EHC needs assessment, including requesting an assessment, gathering information, involving relevant professionals across the Education, Health & Social Care system and decision making.
- The role of professionals: the duties and responsibilities of various professionals, who contribute to EHC Needs Assessments and Plans, such as teachers, SENCOs, educational psychologists, health and social care professionals.
- Identifying and assessing needs: identify a child or young person's special educational needs (SEN), including learning difficulties and disabilities, and how to assess their educational, health, and social care needs.
- Providing advice that is fit for purpose: how to develop clear, concise advice for an EHC Needs Assessment, focused outcomes for the child or young person and how to identify the appropriate special educational provision to meet those outcomes.
- Developing legally-complaint EHC Plan: Explore the key components of an effective EHC plan, focusing on how to clearly outline a child's needs, the provision required to meet those needs, and methods for monitoring progress.
