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How to get my son an EHCP before secondary school?

Hi I have just joined the group not sure of the first thingish to do to get my lad an EHCP as he is ok academically but not without ta being behind him and will get help with sats but my biggest worry is Secondary school in September x
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Please please let me know if there’s anything that I can help you further?????
You can ask your local authority to carry out an assessment if you think your child needs an EHC plan.
A request can also be made by anyone else who thinks an assessment may be necessary, including doctors, health visitors, teachers, parents and family friends.
If they decide to carry out an assessment you may be asked for:
The local authority will tell you within 16 weeks whether an EHC plan is going to be made for your child.
Creating an EHC plan
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also I have a report from outreach to present to them, there will be a report which will detail ‘Alex’ and his issues, we are also in the process of cbt speech and language fir Alex . Not forgetting all the reading and courses we take on ourselves. Alexs main issues is understanding unwritten social rules and lacks empathy sometimes. I will of course mention to the new senco we may go down the EHCP route.
happy to hear your thoughts ? Thank you x
It sounds as if you've got a great relationship and strong communication with the new SENCO already which is fantastic. Transition between school settings can be very well supported between both school SENCO's without the need for a EHCP.
SENCO's should have a meeting before transition to discuss children that will need ongoing support. However, it may be worth speaking to the current SENCO and ask to arrange a meeting that you can attend with both school SENCO's and any other professionals that may be supporting; such as health professionals, etc. This may provide an opportunity for you to discuss transition and support you feel he will need and for the new school to have as much relevant information as possible. It may also provide further feedback to include in an application for an EHCP if you do decide to apply for one.
Best Wishes .
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Navigate Team at Scope