A Guide Through The Education, Health & Care Plan Process

01/20/22 • 66 min

SENsational - The Special Educational Needs Podcast

A guide through the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process.

On the podcast we are joined by Melanie Adams, Partnership Manager for Witherslack Group. Throughout her career Mel has developed a vast knowledge of the EHCP process, supported many families and experienced of the highs and lows that the process can bring. By joining us for this episode you will be given an insight into -

Why and when you should apply?
What is an EHCP?
What is the draft EHCP?
Who can help along the way?
Appeals, transitions and naming a school.
Annual reviews.
Plus much more!

Thanks for listening!

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A guide through the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process.

Why and when you should apply?
What is an EHCP?
What is the draft EHCP?
Who can help along the way?
Appeals, transitions and naming a school.
Annual reviews.
Plus much more!

Thanks for listening!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Previous Episode

Managing Changing Routines & Special Occasions

Managing changing routines and special occasions

On the podcast we are joined by Elaine Buckton, Senior Therapist for Witherslack Group Clinical Services, who offers lots of practical advice that can be used not only during the Christmas season but for any special occasion in the future.

During the session we chat about communication, planning for an event, parties, safe spaces, praise, party food and encouragement. We also put a focus on us as parents and our own feelings of guilt and managing others expectations of us and our children.

Our podcast is all about celebrating neurodiversity, empowering parents and carers, strengthening our children's super powers and acknowledging the heroic efforts of neurodiverse families across the country.

Enjoy!

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Next Episode

Supporting Social Tolerance For Socially Sensitive Children

Supporting social tolerance for socially sensitive kids

Join us for an episode that focuses on neurodiverse children and young people's social sensitivities and the impact that it can have on their home, school and social lives.

During the episode we aim to develop further understanding of this topic by looking at practical strategies to help gently nurture social capabilities. As well as ways we can put our children in social situations that are within their own reach and interests so that they might enjoy social experiences of their own.

We are delighted to welcome Anne-Marie Harrison from Ideas Afresh Education to this podcast as our expert speaker.

We hope you enjoy listening!

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