Got a question about EHC plans? Ask our expert advisers!

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Wednesday 6 November 2024

Tags: education, facebook q&a, sen support, ehc assessments, EHC plans

This story is for families in England only.

If your child has special educational needs (SEN), they might need more help than a mainstream school, college or nursery would normally provide at the level of SEN support.

They may need an education health and care (EHC) needs assessment to decide what help they need. This is an education led exploration of a child or young person’s education, health and social care needs. It is a legal process carried out by the local authority where a child lives.

If your child does need more support, this might come in the form of an EHC plan. This is a legal document outlining all the support a child needs in education.

Want to know more? We’re running a Facebook Q&A

More and more families contact our helpline as their child is struggling with the level of support they’re getting. That’s why we’re holding a Facebook Q&A over in our closed (private) Facebook group on 21 November, when you can ask our education experts any questions you have about EHC assessments and plans for your child. It’s a great opportunity for anyone worried about their child’s education to get expert advice and help.

Join us on Thursday 21 November 10 – 11.30am

To take part in the Q&A, you will have to be a member of our Facebook Group for parent carers. Simply request to join, answer the three membership questions when prompted, and one of our moderators will let you in!

The session will take place in writing (not a video livestream). This means you can stop by our group anytime between 10am and 11.30am on the day to ask your question in the comments under our Q&A post. Then, simply come back later at a time that suits you to read our team’s reply.

Can’t make Thursday 21 November?

Once the session on Thursday 21 November has finished, you’ll be able to read through all the answers at a time that suits you.

And you can also take a look at our EHC plans & assessments pages, which explain your rights and entitlements, including:

  • What is an EHC Plan?
  • How do I apply for an EHC Plan?
  • What happens during an EHC needs assessment?
  • What is an annual review?
  • Much more!