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Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) overdue?

HI, I am trying to compile a national picture of how many EHCPs are outside the timelines. My daughters stands at 56 weeks outside,which has consequently put her at high risk and I have realised I am ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 14 Jun 2016

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Education Health and Care Plans

There are some great resources available on the Contact website about EHC Plans that might be useful to some of you. An EHC plan is a legal document that describes a child or young person's special ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 12 Feb 2018

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Hi, I'm Charlotte - ask me questions about Education, Health and Care Plans

I'm Charlotte from the Independent Support Service and I am here to answer your questions about Education, Health and Care Plans. The Independent Support Service provides free advice and support for ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Education - 3 Jul 2017

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Your education/career plans

I know I have asked before what peoples dream job would be if they had no health problems, but this time I’m asking from a more realistic and pragmatic point of view. I was going to say that this ...

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Help make our SEN support and ECHP info easier to find!

We're currently testing how best to arrange our SEN support and Education, Care and Health Plans content on the advice and information section of our website. We'd really appreciate your help ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 29 Aug 2019

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Echp

I wanted to ask if anyone knows how to appeal for refused echp and what will happen and any advice on what should be included in the appeal Ps school not supportive

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Education - 5 Jul 2023

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Echp assesment refusal

Hi My son is 10 and diagnosed last year with autism. He was failed time and time again by his last school which delayed his diagnosis. He has been in his new school for 18 months and they have been ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Education - 17 Jan 2020

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Venting frustration- my daughter's ECHP experiences

I would like to vent my anger and frustration at how wrong the education authorities new EHCP can go. My story is a long and painful one. If for any reason what I have to say is found offensive or not ...

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Feedback on Education Support and Services

Children and young people with cerebral palsy and their families are under-represented in current policy initiatives – both below offer a chance to contribute to the policy dialogues currently ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Cerebral palsy - 21 Apr 2023

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Free lesson plan for sen sex and relationship education

Three free sex and relationship education lesson plans for SEN, primary and secondary are now available to download from our website. These comprehensive lesson plans include worksheets and other ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Education - 18 Jan 2016

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