SEND reforms and Statements of Special Educational Need
What does an EHC plan look like?
Every local authority can decide how to set out the EHC plan, but it must include 12 specific sections.
Read more about EHC plans - linkKey differences compared to Statements should include:
- a greater focus on outcomes
- more emphasis on the involvement of parents, children and young people
- improved integration of health and social care provision
- continuation, where appropriate, to age 25
- more rights for young people.
How does this affect those with Learning Difficulties Assessments?
More about EHC assessments - linkLocal authorities must continue to have regard to the statutory Learning Difficulty Assessment guidance until 1 September 2016. If young person with an LDA requests it, the local authority must transfer them to an EHC plan by 1 September 2016 if they are staying in further education or training after that date.
What if I do not agree with the local authority?
The first step is to contact the local authority to discuss your concerns.
The Rotherham SENDIASS offers impartial advice and support and can explain your options, including your rights to request reassessment and to appeal.
More about appeals - linkWhere can I get more information, advice or support?
See Department for Education transition guidance See the transition plan for RotherhamRotherham SENDIASS can also give you:
- information about the local transition arrangements, and advice on how they might affect you or your child
- information and advice about transfer reviews
- advice and support during the transition process and in transfer reviews
- details of other organisations, support groups and information services that could help
- information, advice and support about your rights to make a complaint, seek independent disagreement resolution or mediation and appeal to the SEND Tribunal.