EKATERINA HARRISON is a solicitor qualified to practise law in England and Wales. As an autistic woman and a mother to three neurodivergent children, she brings a unique perspective to her writing on special needs and legal entitlements. Her expertise in education law has developed through advocacy work for her children's needs and volunteering with the charity SOS!SEN.
Description
In England, more than half a million children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities are provided with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). However, merely having one does not guarantee a smooth education journey. If not properly written, an EHCP can be ineffective or even misleading. This accessible, illustrated handbook acts as a guide through all the stages of making an ECHP, equipping the reader with the information needed to ensure it provides clear guidance and support for the child or young person's education journey. The author provides some useful legal background into the history of EHCPs and the local authority's role in the process, outlining strategies to help families to maintain the plan's relevance and advocate for their rights with the aim to promote more effective collaboration between parents and support teams.
Preface Foreword by Eleanor Wright (SOS!SEN) Part 1: EHCPs, their purpose, their history and more Chapter 1: What is an EHCP? Chapter 2: History, laws and enforcement Chapter 3: Gathering information and advice Chapter 4: Advocacy, self-advocacy and mental capacity Part 2: A how-to guide to the EHCP and how to keep it updated Chapter 5: Education sections (B, F and I) Chapter 6: Health sections (C and G) Chapter 7: Social care sections (D, H1 and H2) Chapter 8: Other sections (A, E, J and K) Chapter 9: Putting it all together Chapter 10: Reviewing and monitoring the EHCP References Further resources