For Families: Getting an Education, Health and Care Plan (for family carers living in England)
Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans are replacing Special Educational Needs (SEN) statements from September 2014. This change is happening so that your child’s education, health and care provision will be more joined up. By putting your child’s health, care and education needs into a single plan, everyone involved in your child’s care can have a clear idea of what your child needs and what everyone should be doing. The new system also gives children and their families more say in the process.
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The Process
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The Local Authority (LA) must: |
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What should be included in the EHC plan?
- The goals, views and interests of your child
- Your child’s education, health and social care needs
- What support is needed to help your child reach their goals. This should be specific (e.g. number of hours, setting)
- How this support will be paid for (Personal Budget? Direct Payments?)
- The name of your child’s school, nursery or college