EHCP Workshop - Apply for an EHCP for your child

We would like to invite you to attend our Understanding EHCP workshop, where you will be working along side a small group of parents to apply for an EHCP for your child.

As you may be aware, there is a 2 part legal test that needs to be satisfied in order for an EHC Needs assessment to take place:

• whether the child or young person has or may have special educational needs (SEN); and
• whether they may need special educational provision to be made through an EHC plan.

If the answer to both of these questions is yes, the LA must carry out an EHC needs assessment.

This test is set out in the law (section 36(8) of the Children and Families Act 2014

If you would like to attend, please book a place as soon as possible, as we are limiting the number of attendees to 6. If you have any questions about whether this workshop is suitable for you please email Karen@myotas.org 

.

It will be helpful to bring along any of the following:

Any reports/documents to support your application, such as; diagnosis letters, assessment reports, School reports, One Planning documents, DLA applications, any reports from other professionals, copies of any communication to show your child has or may have Special Educational Needs, evidence of part time timetables or different interventions that may be in place, attendance records.

This list may seem overwhelming, but any information helps! Remember, you don’t have to have ‘professional evidence/diagnosis’ to be able to apply.

It may also be useful to make notes under each of these sections ahead of the session:

Cognition and Learning

Social Emotional and Mental Health

Communication and Interaction

Sensory and Physical

Are there any needs you feel haven’t been identified yet?

How does your child currently manage in their setting?

We look forward to seeing you there!

Everyone is welcome, from anywhere in Essex, whether your child is at school or home ed. No diagnosis is required. Free parking.

A quick note about privacy

We want this group to feel like a safe and supportive space for everyone. To help with this, please keep anything shared in the group private. Parents may talk about personal experiences, challenges, or family situations, so we kindly ask that you don’t share other people’s stories, names, or information outside of the group unless they have said it’s okay. Keeping things confidential helps everyone feel comfortable being open and honest.

Thank you for helping make this a kind, safe, and supportive group for all parents.

Managing the risk of highly infectious illnesses

We are keen to take extra precautions with the care of every parent/child and our staff and volunteers. To help us keep everyone healthy and safe, please do not attend if you, or anyone in your household has tested positive for Covid, has flu or has had vomiting/diarrhea within the last 24 hours.

Safeguarding and Social Media

Please do not take any photos during the sessions. We take safeguarding very seriously - please view our Safeguarding policy here for further information Policies – MyOTAS

Cancellation/Exchanges/Refunds 

In the event of that we need to cancel a session all families will be notified via email and will be issued with a full refund. Please check your email prior to leaving for a session, in case of any last minute cancellations. Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds, or exchange sessions, if you cannot attend for any reason.

GDPR

By booking this group, you are agreeing for your details to be shared with the MyOTAS team and the session leader. Your information will be stored securely and will not be shared with anyone other than those mentioned above. You can view our GDPR policy on our website here Policies – MyOTAS

PLEASE ADD info@myotas.org AS A CONTACT ON YOUR EMAIL, to prevent emails going into your junk folder, or being blocked. Thank you