The Quantification and Specification
This is from a SENlaw solicitors page: ‘Provision in Section F of an EHCP must be so specific and clear as to leave no room for doubt as to what has been decided’. This is well known SEN case law (L v Clarke and Somerset CC (1998)) that should be ingrained in the training of […]
Updated who is who at Leeds
Director of Children Services Julie Longworth – julie.longworth@leeds.gov.uk Head of children services This role is not covered in one post on the Leeds City Council Structure. Dan Barton is the Deputy of Children and Families – Daniel.Barton@leeds.gov.uk Short Breaks Lead This role is not covered in one post on the Leeds City Council Structure. SEND Commissioners […]
Understanding the Educational Psychologist Visit in England: A Guide for Parents
Supporting Your Child Through Their Educational Psychologist Visit: A Parent’s Guide When you’re told your child needs an Education, Health, and Care (EHC) Needs Assessment, it’s natural to feel a mixture of emotions. Hope for the support your child might receive, but also anxiety about what the process involves. The visit from an Educational Psychologist […]
Checking your EHCP Draft in Leeds
Before you read further have a look at this https://www.ipsea.org.uk/what-to-do-when-you-receive-your-draft-ehc-plan The draft is received when all the professional input that was requested during the assessment phase has been received and the Case Work Officer (CWO) has taken the input and compiled it into an EHCP Draft. When you receive the EHCP you’ll also receive copy […]
Professionals and fitness to practice
HCPC is a body (Health and care professionals council) that registers professionals in this field. You may have seen that your EP or Speech therapist, for example, have an HCPC number in their reports. This is their HCPC registration number and allows them to practice in a certain field. To practice in these fields, the […]