What is a EHCP (Education Heath and Care Plan) and what can I expect from it?
In England, the Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is for children and young people up to the age of 25 who have complex special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and need more support than is available in mainstream education settings. In Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, different terms are used but the principle of assessing needs and making a plan for support is similar. Your child's needs will be assessed by education, health and social care professionals to see if you should have an EHCP.
A Qualified Teacher of Vision Impairment (QTVI) from the local authority's Sensory Service can support the EHCP application process and any reviews by submitting a report or attending the meeting.
RNIB Specialist Advice Service Advisors can give further information on this topic
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