Karen Soul
EHCP Writing and SEND Services
Services
I offer a range of different writing services as described below:
EHC Plan (EHCP):
I write EHC Plans from an EHC Needs Assessment. I ensure that all advice is included, where appropriate, to both describe the child/young person's needs comprehensively and ensure that recommendations for outcomes and provision are included. This work is carried out on the request of a Local Authority.
Amended EHC Plans
I complete amended EHC Plans using advice from the child/young person's Annual, Emergency or Transfer Review.
Tribunal documents:
I will complete Working Documents using the format set out by SENDIST. I can also write the 'Reasons for Appeal' on behalf of parents.
Parental Requests for Assessment:
I will complete or give advice on the Parental Requests for an EHC Needs Assessment, taking account of all the relevant advice provided by parents.
Most importantly, advice and support:
I offer sensible and impartial advice free of charge. Alternatively I will signpost my clients to an organisation or someone who can help.
Code of Practice
'A local authority must conduct an assessment of education, health and care needs when it considers that it may be necessary for special educational provision to be made for the child or young person in accordance with an EHC plan'.
'The Code of Practice provides statutory guidance on duties, policies and procedures relating to Part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014 and associated regulations and applies to England.'
'EHC Plans should describe positively what the child or young person can do and has achieved.' Section 9.61 of the Code of Practice January 2015.
'EHC Plans should be clear, concise, understandable and accessible to parents, children, young people, providers and practitioners. They should be written so they can be understood by professionals in any Local Authority.' Section 9.61 of the Code of Practice January 2015.