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Is there somewhere I can go for a quick overview of the EHCP process?

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  • 19 May 2022
  • Yes

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    There are lots of helpful resources online. This guide from IPSEA is particularly helpful:
    https://www.ipsea.org.uk/ehc-needs-assessmen…

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    Polly Sweeney
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  • 12 May 2022
  • Yes

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    >>Support SEND Kids: EHCP roadmap for parents <<

    Yes, Support SEND Kids now have a roadmap for parents. It covers your journey through:

    • First concerns
    • EHC needs assessment
    • EHC Plan
    • EHCP in action
    • EHCP for transitions

    It points out when legal advice would be helpful and where to turn for support.

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  • 23 Jun 2021
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    Scope: equality for disabled people

    Visit here, for a useful explanation of the difference between SEN support and EHCPs.
    They also give a summary of SEN support plans and the EHCP process and annual reviews.
    https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/…

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  • 22 Jun 2021
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    Contact: families with disabled children.

    For a quick and useful summary of EHC plans and assessments visit Contact. Their website gives information on each stage of the process: from an overview of EHCP plans in general to details on: EHC needs assessment, getting an EHC draft plan, annual reviews, change in circumstances and tribunal appeals.
    https://contact.org.uk/help-for-families/inf…

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