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What Is an EHCP? - Everything You Need to KnowEverything you need to know about Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). What ... EHCP Timeline - How Long Does It Take?The EHCP process must be completed in 20 weeks. Here's a week-by-week breakdown ... Annual Review Guide - Make Sure Your Child's EHCP WorksYour child's EHCP must be reviewed every year. Here's how to prepare, what to pu... Choosing a School for Your EHCP Child - Parental PreferenceYou have the legal right to choose where your EHCP child goes to school. Learn a... EHCP Personal Budgets - Taking Control of Your Child's SupportAn EHCP personal budget lets you control how your child's support is delivered. ... EHCP Ceased - How to Challenge the Council's DecisionThe council wants to stop your child's EHCP. You can fight this. Learn your lega... CAMHS Waiting Times - Your Rights and What to DoCAMHS waiting lists are dangerously long. Learn your legal rights, how to escala... EHCP Mediation - What It Is and When to Skip ItYou must get a mediation certificate before appealing to the SEND Tribunal, but ... EHCP Section F - The Most Important Part of the PlanSection F of the EHCP is the only legally enforceable part. Learn how to make su... EHCP Parents' Rights - Everything the Council Won't Tell YouAs a parent, you have powerful legal rights when it comes to EHCPs. Here's every... How to Gather Evidence for an EHCPBuilding a strong EHCP case requires evidence. Here's exactly what to gather, ho... Writing Your Parental Statement for an EHCPYour parental statement is your chance to tell your child's story. Here's how to... Understanding OT Reports for EHCPsOT (occupational therapy) reports are often requested for EHCPs. Here's what the... Understanding EP Reports for EHCPsEP (educational psychology) reports are crucial EHCP evidence. Here's what they ... EHCP Sections B and F Explained - The Enforceable PartsSections B and F are the legally enforceable heart of the EHCP. Here's how they ... Responding to Your Draft EHCP - The Critical 15 DaysYou have 15 days to respond to your child's draft EHCP. Here's what to look for ... Your Council's Local Offer - What It Is and Why It MattersEvery council has a Local Offer showing what SEND support is available. Learn wh... Free SEND Advice Services - IPSEA, SOS!SEN, and OthersYou don't need to pay for SEND legal advice. Here's where to get free help from ... SEND Code of Practice Explained - Key Parts for ParentsThe SEND Code of Practice is the rulebook for SEND. Here's what parents need to ... DLA and PIP for SEND Children - Disability Benefits and EvidenceDLA and PIP are disability benefits that can help fund SEND support. Here's how ... When School Isn't Working - EBSA, Flexi-Schooling, and EOTASYour child refuses school. Learn about Emotionally Based School Avoidance, flexi... EHCP Transitions - Moving Between SchoolsEHCP transitions need careful planning. Here's what to expect at primary to seco... Tribunal Step by Step - Preparing for Your HearingGoing to Tribunal? Here's a step-by-step guide to preparing your case, your evid... How SEND Funding Works - Where the Money Comes FromWhere does SEND funding come from? How much is available? And why is funding alw... Getting Independent Reports - Private Assessments for Your EHCP CaseIf the school won't assess your child, get a private assessment. Here's how to c...

By Condition 22 conditions

EHCP for Autistic Children - Your Complete GuideIs your autistic child struggling without an EHCP? Learn how to get an Education... EHCP for Children with ADHD - Getting the Right SupportDoes your child with ADHD need an EHCP? Learn how to request an assessment, what... EHCP for Dyslexia - When School Support Isn't EnoughYour dyslexic child is falling behind despite school support. Learn how to get a... EHCP for Anxiety & School Avoidance - A Parent's GuideYour child's anxiety is keeping them from school. An EHCP can get them the suppo... EHCP for Speech and Language NeedsYour child has speech and language difficulties. Learn how an EHCP can get them ... EHCP for Sensory Processing DifficultiesSensory processing difficulties making school overwhelming for your child? Learn... EHCP for Global Developmental DelayYour child has global developmental delay. An EHCP ensures they get the right ed... EHCP for Physical Disabilities - Accessibility & SupportYour child has a physical disability. An EHCP can ensure their school is truly a... EHCP for Deaf and Hearing Impaired ChildrenYour deaf or hearing impaired child needs the right educational support. An EHCP... EHCP for Visually Impaired ChildrenYour visually impaired child needs specialist support to access education. An EH... EHCP for Down's Syndrome - Educational InclusionYour child with Down's syndrome deserves the right educational support. Learn ho... EHCP for Dyscalculia - Maths Learning DifficultyYour child struggles with maths despite support. Dyscalculia is a real learning ... EHCP for Dyspraxia/DCD - Motor Coordination DifficultiesYour child has dyspraxia or developmental coordination disorder. An EHCP can sec... EHCP for Selective Mutism - When Anxiety Stops SpeechYour child doesn't speak at school due to selective mutism. This is an anxiety d... EHCP for Tourette's Syndrome - Living with TicsYour child has Tourette's syndrome and faces misunderstanding at school. An EHCP... EHCP for Epilepsy - Seizure Management and EducationYour child with epilepsy needs more than medication. An EHCP can secure proper s... EHCP for Cerebral Palsy - Physical and Educational SupportCerebral palsy affects learning and physical development. An EHCP ensures your c... EHCP for Eating Disorders - Mental Health and EducationYour child has an eating disorder. An EHCP can support their education while the... EHCP for PDA - Pathological Demand AvoidanceYour child has PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance). This is often missed. An EHC... EHCP for Attachment Difficulties - Trauma and LearningYour child has attachment difficulties from trauma or looked-after status. An EH... EHCP for OCD - Obsessive Compulsive DisorderYour child has OCD. An EHCP can ensure school accommodations don't enable compul... EHCP for Autistic Girls - Recognising Masking and Late DiagnosisAutistic girls are often missed. They mask at school but struggle underneath. Le...

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