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August 26, 2023

What is an EHC needs assessment?

An Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment is: At the end of the EHC needs assessment the LA will decide:

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August 27, 2023

When may an EHC needs assessment be required?

An Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment may be required for children and young people with SEND aged 0 to 25 years who: The law states that if your child has or may have special needs and may need…

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August 26, 2023

Who can request an EHC needs assessment?

If, following a period of time at within SEND Support through the Torbay SEND Support and Provision – Graduated Response, your child or young person is still not making the expected progress the following people can ask for an Education, Health and Care…

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August 30, 2023

The process schools are expected to follow before requesting and EHC needs assessment

Educational settings (Pre-schools, Schools and Colleges) are expected to have: Children or young people eligible for an Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment will:

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August 27, 2023

How to make an EHC needs assessment request

The following forms are both available to download from Statutory assessments – Torbay Council: Please remember that although you can simply submit a letter of request without supporting evidence, both you and the education provider (pre-school, school, college etc.) will be…

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April 29, 2024

What is an EHCP?

An Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) is a legal document. EHCP’s are made for children and young people (age 0-25) who have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) that cannot be met by the support that is already available…

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August 24, 2023

Ellacombe C of E Academy

Our vision at Ellacombe is for every child to be confident and happy as we nurture their development and strive for success. We are very much a school family, and have a fantastic relationship with our parents and families, working…

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October 5, 2023

Eden Park Infants’ School and Nursery

Eden Park believe that their school is a happy school, with high expectations, a caring atmosphere and an exciting challenging curriculum, but above all, a school that children really want to come to. We have a well-equipped, purpose-built Foundation Stage area which includes…

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August 22, 2023

What is SEND Support?

SEND Support is the term used for extra and different support to meet the needs of children and young people with identified Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND). All educational setting (Nurseries, Schools and Colleges) have a legal responsibility to:…

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October 9, 2024

Assessment tools for Neurodiversity

It is important that all professionals refer to the sections of the graduated response for assessment tools related to key areas of need: Professionals need to take the ‘team around child’ approach, capturing the voice and experiences of child and…

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