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Moving Schools Next SeptemberEHCP & Advocacy

Moving Schools Next September? The 15 February 2027 EHCP Deadline Explained

If 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.

Nicola Durrant5 October 20266 min read
educational psychologist assessmentEHCP & Advocacy

Educational Psychologist Assessment: What It Is and How to Get One

If 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.

Nicola Durrant17 September 20266 min read
ehcp meaningEHCP & Advocacy

EHCP Meaning: What It Is and What It Does for Your Child

An 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.

Nicola Durrant23 August 202610 min read
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EHCP Application: A Step-by-Step Guide for UK Parents

If 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.

Nicola Durrant17 August 20267 min read
happy girl and her classmatesEHCP & Advocacy

Benefits for a Child With an EHCP: What UK Families Get

If 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?

Nicola Durrant10 August 202610 min read
A parent preparing paperwork for an EHCP annual reviewEHCP & Advocacy

How to Prepare for Your Child's EHCP Annual Review

The 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.

Nicola Durrant2 April 20265 min read