Education

The DfE has produced a series of videos to inform children, young people and parents/carers about the new reforms. You can view them below:

Children and Families Act 2014

The Children and Families Act 2014 makes provisions about children, families, and people with special educational needs or disabilities; about the right to request flexible working; and for connected purposes.

The SEND Code of Practice

The new Special Educational Needs and Disability code of practice: 0-25 years was first laid before Parliament on 11 June 2014 and came into effect from 1 September 2014. A revised version of the code came into effect in April 2015.

Preparing for Adulthood

With the extension of the age ranges under the reforms, "Preparing for Adulthood" is a key theme for developing pathways for children and young people with SEND. There is a range of resources available through the Preparing for Adulthood website relating to EHCP's (and more). 

Coventry's Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Local Offer

Local authorities must publish a Local Offer, setting out in one place information about provision they expect to be available across education, health and social care for children and young people in their area who have SEN or are disabled:

www.coventry.gov.uk/sendlocaloffer

IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice)

IPSEA is a national charity providing free legally based advice to families who have children with special educational needs. There website contains a variety of information around EHC assessments and plans, including template letters and checklists to support reviewing plans.www.ipsea.org.uk

Contact

Contact is a national charity for families with disabled children,offering support and advice on a range of issues including EHC Needs assessments and plans.www.contact.org.uk

Child Law Advice

Child Law Advice is operated by Coram Children’s Legal Centre. They provide specialist advice and information on child, family and education law to parents, carers and young people in England. https://childlawadvice.org.uk/

National Autistic Society (NAS)

Provide information, support and services, and campaign for a better world for people with autism. They have a range of information to support those with, and supporting those with ASC around the EHC process.