SECTION C – HEALTH NEEDS

What (if any) health needs have been identified which relate to SEN?

Diagnosis (if any) Medication, Speech and language, diet, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, any other medical needs.

There needs to evidence of health needs that are related to SEND, and the reports need to be listed in Section K.

A health professional is defined as someone regulated by a relevant health professional regulator. They can work for a community provider, acute trust, or a mental health trust, in paediatrics or adult services.  Securing good quality health advice for EHCP's

SECTION D – SOCIAL CARE NEEDS

What (If any) Social care needs are related to their SEN or disability?

Is there social care involvement? Is there an Early Help Assessment (EHA) in place? Are there needs identified in the EHA that relate to SEN?

Have you been invited or referred for a Child in Need (CIN) assessment, under Section 17 of the children’s and disability Act 1989.

(A ‘child in need 'assessment under section 17 will identify the needs of the child and ensure that the family are given the appropriate support in enabling them to safeguard and promote the child’s welfare.)

SECTION E - OUTCOMES 

Paragraph 9.66 of the SEND Code of Practice describes an outcome as the benefit or difference made to an individual as a result of an intervention.

It is a clear goal which is stretching but achievable, which is underpinned by the provision linked to it. It should be personal and not expressed from a service perspective; and it should be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time bound (SMART). It is important that outcomes are written in ways that enable: · progress to be monitored · outcomes to be evaluated · decisions about future needs and provision to be made.

Outcomes sought will be based on achievement (education, employment), independence, participating in society (e.g. friendships, hobbies), being as healthy as possible in adulthood.

Are the outcomes SMART?  (Specific Measurable, Accurate, Realistic, Time scaled)

• Do they reflect the child / YP’s aspirations?
• Is there anything your child or young person would like to achieve through their outcomes?
• Does your child / young person understand them? (If applicable)
• Do they relate clearly to provision as specified in SECTION F?

EHCP’s must specify the outcomes sought for the child or young person. They should be focused on education and training, health and care outcomes that will enable children and young people to progress in their learning and, as they get older, to be well prepared for adulthood. EHC plans can also include wider outcomes such as positive social relationships and emotional resilience and stability.

Outcomes should always enable children and young people to move towards the long-term aspirations of employment or higher education, independent living, and community participation.

SECTION F – Special Educational Provision (SEP)

Must be specified for each and every need specified in Section B.

It should be clear how the provision will support achievement of the outcomes.

Support required · Who will provide it (qualification/required level of expertise) ·

Staff/student ratio (e.g. 6:1 groupwork, or 2:1 support, 1:1 etc)

How often – daily, weekly, termly · How long for each time – hours should usually be specified.

Therapy provision that educates or trains is placed in Section F.

PROVISIONS MUST BE SPECIFIC and where required QUANTIFIED.

We do not want to see “weasel words” in section F of an EHCP.

These kinds of comments are vague and are impossible to enforce.

The list below are some examples of words / comments that should not be in an EHCP...

• Will benefit from
• Will consider
• An adult
• Should
• Access to
• Opportunities for
• Regular support
• To be arranged by school
• As timetabled by school 

Specific: Provision within Section F must be so specific and clear to ensure that there is no confusion to who is doing what, when and how.

Quantified: Frequency, duration, when, how long, how often.

However, some flexibility may be required but this MUST be to meet the needs of the child or young person.

Provision MUST be needs led, not by the provision / resources that are available to the education setting.

The Local Authority MUST ENSURE that provision is made, however they are only legally required to secure the provision set out in section F, so it MUST be clear and not in the wrong section or the child or young person may not receive the special education provision they require.

SECTION G – HEALTH PROVISION

Any health provision reasonably required by the learning difficulties or disabilities which result in the child or young person having SEN. Is there an Individual health care plan, is this included?

For example, paediatrician appointments, medication reviews, ongoing therapy or support, further assessments etc.

SECTION H – SOCIAL CARE PROVISION

What (If any) Social care provisions are required to meet needs relating to SEN as specified in Section D?

Any social care provision which must be made for a child or young person under 18 resulting from section 2 of the Chronically Sick and Disabled Persons Act 1970.

SECTION I – EDUCATION SETTING

“The name and type of school, maintained nursery school, post -16 institution or other institution, or the type of school or other institution to be attended where no such institution is named.”

THIS WILL BE LEFT BLANK UNTIL THE EHCP IS FINALISED.

If a school, college, or other setting is named in Section I, then it MUST admit the child or young person for whom the EHCP is maintained (this duty applies to almost all schools and other settings).

THE FINAL DECISION IS WITH THE LOCAL AUTHORITY TO NAME THE EDUCATION SETTING.

When you respond to the Local Authority, to let them know your thoughts on the draft EHCP, this is when you also let them know the preferred school / college you or your child / young person wishes to attend.

SECTION J – PERSONAL BUDGET / DIRECT PAYMENTS

Has a personal budget been requested to secure provision, are all the details, correct? This section will show how the personal budget will be used.

Where there is a Personal Budget, the details of how the Personal Budget will support particular outcomes, the provision it will be used for including any flexibility in its usage and the arrangements for any direct payments for education, health, and social care.

The special educational needs and outcomes that are to be met by any direct payment must be specified.

SECTION K - APPENDICES

Copies of all the advice and information gathered from professionals during the EHCNA or the Annual Review process that have been used to write the EHCP.

Are the reports up to date?

Are they accurate and clearly written into the plan?