What happens after the final EHCP has been issued?

January 13, 2025

Before arranging a meeting (disagreements about SEND provision)

Before arranging a meeting directly with the person or organisation it may be useful for you to make some notes about: The main issue/s What ...

March 4, 2025

How do I apply and how does mediation work?

You first have to contact Global Mediation to request a mediation meeting. They will then contact the local authority and appoint a mediator to your ...

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: Have ...

January 13, 2025

What is a Personal Budget?

A personal budget is an amount of money identified to deliver provision set out in an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) where the parent ...

January 13, 2025

How is disability defined by Equality Act?

To be protected under the Equality Act (EqA), the claimant meet the legal definition. Disability is defined as: “a physical or mental impairment which has ...

January 13, 2025

Handling meetings (disagreements about SEND provision)

Many parents find it daunting even going to an informal meeting. Here are some ideas that may help. Remember that at this point the priority ...

January 10, 2025

Section 23 – Duty of health bodies to bring certain children to local authority’s attention

What is a Section 23 notification? Health professionals have a duty to tell the local authority if they believe a child under school age has, ...

January 13, 2025

Why does there need to be an Annual Review meeting for an EHCP?

The purpose of these meetings is to review your child or young person’s EHCP by: Bringing together the views of everybody involved with your child ...