Navigating Education, Health and Care Plans, annual reviews and standing in your child's corner.
EHCP & AdvocacyIf your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and is moving to a new school next September, there is one date you need to know: 15 February 2027.
EHCP & AdvocacyIf your child is struggling at school and nobody seems to know why, someone may have mentioned getting an educational psychologist assessment. It's a phrase that gets thrown around a lot, but it isn't always explained well. This guide breaks down what an educational psychology assessment actually involves, why it matters, and how to get an education psychologist assessment for your child, whether through your local council or privately.
EHCP & AdvocacyAn EHCP is an Education, Health and Care Plan. It is a legal document, written and maintained by your local authority under the Children and Families Act 2014, that sets out a child or young person's special educational needs and the exact support the local authority must provide to meet them.
EHCP & AdvocacyIf you have landed here, you are probably somewhere between worried and exhausted. Your child is struggling at school, the support that is already in place is not enough, and someone has said the words "you should apply for an EHCP". Then you looked it up, found a wall of legal language, and closed the tab.
EHCP & AdvocacyIf your child has just been given an Education, Health and Care Plan, one question comes up almost straight away. What does this actually get us?
EHCP & AdvocacyThe annual review is your chance to make sure your child's EHCP still reflects their needs. Here's how to prepare, what to bring, and how to make your voice heard.
