Cease to maintain an EHCPlan

anita1973
anita1973 Online Community Member Posts: 13 Listener
in Education and skills
Hi l wanted advised my son is 20 and has lifelong learning disabilty for the past 4 years the LA has given him a tutor to come and teach him at home as he has severe anxiety and is unable to leave the family home and would not let anyone come in the house except for the tutor. So now the LA have decided to cease his EHCPLAN AND STATE THAT he no longer needs it, other than the teacher he has no other support from elese where but has a psycholist involved and she has stated that for his mental health his education should be carried on as he is making little improvement in going out of the house. so my question is what can l do as i have nothing to hold on to except the plan. please someone advise if l should appeal

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  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    Hello @anita1973

    That sound's so frustrating, I'm so sorry. Are you able to get them all together for a meeting to go through everything? 
  • anita1973
    anita1973 Online Community Member Posts: 13 Listener
    Hi yes do you mean social care 
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    All of them, the school, the LA, the psychologist. I wonder if having a meeting so everyone gets on the same page would be beneficial? 
  • anita1973
    anita1973 Online Community Member Posts: 13 Listener
    LA no point. The rest are ok but preparing for Tribunal 
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,866 Championing
    Keeping everything crossed for you! <3
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    Have you tried appealing this yet @anita1973? You know your son's needs the best and it's not because of his age because EHCP's can last up to 25!

    As for if you should go through the appeal or not, I say you can only know by giving it a try. However, I recognise the impact this can have on you.

    It sounds helpful that you have another professional backing you up too, especially if you are able to provide evidence. 

    Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything to support you through this  <3
  • anita1973
    anita1973 Online Community Member Posts: 13 Listener
    Hi l just need to write to the tribunal as l am going to appeal but l just don't know how to start it. If you can help me with that it will me great 
  • Alex_Alumni
    Alex_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,538 Championing
    Hello @anita1973 I'm afraid that's not something the Scope online community can help directly with, but you may be able to get support from IPSEA.

    It's worth asking them, as they may know of other organisations with more tailored support for you :) 

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