Middlesbrough Council

Guidance for Annual Reviews

Education, Health & Care Plans [EHCP]

CONTENTS

1. Introduction P.3

2. Guidance on reviewing Education, Health and Care [EHC] plans P.3

3. Report templates and letter examples P.5

1. Introduction This document has been prepared to reflect the changes to the legislation governing Special Educational Needs. It has been updated in light of the SEND Code of Practice [0-25 years] with the reforms implemented in 2014 and updated in 2015. In January 2015 the Department for Education published an updated version of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice: [0-25] [CoP], again outlining the government’s vision for children with special educational needs and disability [SEND] and the new system for meeting those needs in educational settings: “Our vision for children with special educational needs and disabilities is the same as for all children and young people – that they will achieve well in their early years, at school and in college, and will lead happy and fulfilled lives.”

[Pg. 11 SEND CoP 2015 0-25 Years] 2. Reviewing an Education, Health and Care [EHC] Plan Education, Health and Care [EHC] Plans should be used to actively monitor children and young people’s progress towards their outcomes and longer term aspirations. They must be reviewed by the local authority as a minimum every 12 months. Reviews must focus on the child or young person’s progress towards the outcomes as specified in their current EHC plan. The review must also consider whether the outcomes in the EHC plan and any supporting targets are still appropriate. EHCP Annual Reviews should:

Gather and assess information so it can be used by educational settings to

support the child or young person’s progress and their access to teaching

and learning;

Review special educational provision made for the child or young person to

ensure its effectiveness relating to access to teaching and learning and

good progress;

Review the health and social care provision made for the child or young

person and its effectiveness in ensuring good progress towards outcomes;

Consider the continuing appropriateness of the EHC plan in light of the

child or young person’s progress during the previous year or changed

circumstances and whether changes are required inclusive of outcomes,

enhance provision, change of educational establishment or whether an

EHC plan should be discontinued;

Set new interim targets for the coming year and where appropriate, agree

new outcomes;

Review any interim targets set by the educational setting.

[Pg. 194 SEND CoP 0-25 years 2015]

Education, Health and Care [EHC] plans must be reviewed within 12 months of the date the plan was issued and then within 12 months of any previous review. Any decision following a review meeting must be notified to the child’s parent/carer or young person within 4 weeks of the review meeting and within 12 months of the date of issue of the EHC plan or previous review. Consideration needs to be given for children under 5 years of age as to review their EHC plan every 3 to 6 months to ensure provision continues to be appropriate. Each review must be undertaken in partnership with the child and their parent or carer, or the young person, taking account of their views, wishes and feelings, including their right to discuss a Personal Budget.

[Pg.196 SEND CoP 0-25 years, 2015] Middlesbrough Council may request that the educational setting convenes and holds a review on the local authorities behalf for which a child or young person attends. In most cases a review will be held at the child or young person’s educational setting although other venues for reviews may also be required.

Please see below; the annual review guidance for educational settings to follow [early years, schools, colleges’ and post 16 institutions]: Stage 1

↓

Stage 2

→ ↓

Stage 3

↓

Stage 4

Education, Health and Care Plan [EHCP] Annual Review

date agreed with parents/carers and professionals involved.

Send letter of invite to parent/carer [EHC_ AR6] along with parental views form [EHC_

AR3] or support parent to complete form.

Send letter of invite to professional(s) involved [EHC_

AR7] with report proforma [EHC_AR5 for completion,

where necessary.

Please note: reports from professionals only need to be

requested if there are any updates on involvement.

Complete [EHC_AR1] Education Report prior to annual review

Meet with the child/young person to gather their views; invite them to the meeting

and/or help them to complete an ‘All about Me’

Proforma [EHC_AR4]

Where a young person in an educational setting is in year 9 or above; Outcomes need to focus on a clear pathway

e.g. aspirations; post 16 opportunities, employment, training, F.E and promoting

independence.

overleaf)

↓ ↓

Stage 5

↓

Stage 6

↓

Stage 7

3. Report forms and templates EHC_AR1. Education Record for educational settings to complete. EHC_AR2. Education Report for educational settings to complete. EHC_AR3. Parental Views form for parent(s) or carers to complete. EHC_AR4. Child or Young Persons’ Views to be completed by young person with

support where necessary. EHC_AR5. Professionals Report form for completion by health, social care and other

agencies actively involved with the child young person. EHC_AR6. Sample letter for parent(s), carer(s) EHC_AR7. Sample letter for agencies EHC_AR8. Consent to share form to be completed at annual review EHC_AR9. Cease to maintain an EHCP CS_1. Cease to maintain a Statement of SEN

At the annual review; share reports with attendees and

complete [EHC_AR2] Education Record. Where necessary,

obtain consent to share from parents and professionals and

make handwritten amendments on the ECHP.

Send all completed paperwork, consent form [EHC_AR8],

reports and a copy of handwritten amendments to the EHCP to the SEN Assessment

Team 0-25.

Where a decision has been agreed to cease a Statement or

an Education, Health & Care Plan this will be confirmed in writing [EHC_AR9 or CS1].

(Education) Record of EHCP annual review EHC_ AR1

Young person’s name D.O.B NCY

Educational setting

Date of review

Attendee Name & Position Report Y/N

Attendee Name & Position Report Y/N

1.

6.

2.

7.

3.

8.

4.

9.

5. 10.

Apologies:

ANNUAL REVIEW – ISSUES TO BE CONSIDERED A child or young person’s progress towards meeting the outcomes in the Education, Health

and Care Plan [EHCP] and any short term targets established to help meet the outcomes; the

application of the educational progress; the progress made in behaviour and attitude to

learning; the continued appropriateness of the EHCP; update any Transitional Plan; any

amendments to the EHCP; or whether the EHCP should cease to be maintained and the child

or young person’s needs can be met through a SEN Support Plan.

Education, Health & Care Plan [EHCP] ceased YES / NO Education, Health & Care Plan [EHCP] amended YES / NO ACTION:

1. …………………………………………………………………………………………………..

2. …………………………………………………………………………………………………..

3. …………………………………………………………………………………………………..

4. …………………………………………………………………………………………………..

5. …………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Please enclose a copy of the current EHCP and prep for adulthood form (if applicable)

with amendments. Please tick the sections outlined in the EHCP that have been

amended following the annual review.

Section A Views, Aspirations of child/young person Yes No

Section B Special Educational Needs Yes No

Section C Health needs related to SEN Yes No

Section D Social Care needs related to SEN Yes No

Section E Outcomes; education, health, social care Yes No

Section F Special Education Provision Yes No

Section G Health Provision Yes No

Section H1 Social Care Provision, CDSPA Yes No

Section H2 Any other Social Care Provision, CIN Yes No

Section I Named Provision Yes No

Section J Personal Budget Yes No

Professionals currently working with child/ young person

Yes No

Recommendations

The formal recommendation of the annual review should be either 1 or 2 below. Please tick

1. Special educational provision over and above what can be reasonably provided

from the resources available within a mainstream education setting is required.

2. Provision required can be provided from the resources normally available in a

mainstream education setting.

Signature: ………………………………………………. Position: ……………………………………. Print Name: ……………………………………………. Date: ……………………………………….

EHC_AR2 Education report

Education, Health & Care Plan [EHCP] annual review (To be distributed two weeks before the date of the meeting)

Young person’s

name:

D.O.B: Year

group:

Educational setting: Date of review:

1) Summary of progress towards outcomes &/or personalised educational targets

since the last review (Please include any test/assessment results e.g. learning

progress for the last few years to indicate the progress that has been made)

2) Day to day provision required to meet the child/young person’s needs

(Please attach a timetable showing how much extra support is provided in each lesson, if appropriate)

3) Summarise any areas of concern since the last review and how they have been

managed

4) Comment on any other factors (e.g. physical, social or emotional that have affected

progress)

5) State education outcomes for discussion during the annual review and inclusion in

the EHC Plan (These should be both short and long term. Outcomes need to be

specific, measurable, achievable; realistic and time bound.

Actual attendance and % for the period since the last annual review meeting:

Actual out of :- %

Details of any exclusions from the educational setting since the last annual review meeting:

Describe any significant additions to the present provision (Identify new programmes,

additional support or special expertise required)

Current Provision:

Educational settings internal resources: LA resources arising from Education, Health and Care Plan:

Parent’s view form attached? Yes No Child or young person’s view form attached? Yes No Date of next review: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head Teacher / SENCo . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . Print Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . Signature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parent/Guardian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Print Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .

Parents/Carers Views EHC_AR3

(To be distributed two weeks before the date of the meeting)

Young person’s name: D.O.B: NYC:

Educational setting: Date of review:

This form gives you the opportunity to share your views for your child’s annual review. You can record your information and make a telling contribution to the annual review. If you require extra support filling in the information, you may wish to include a family member, teacher or friend. Please add extra pages if you need to.

What I like and admire about my child?

What is important to my child? (What your child likes and dislikes, in education and at home and/or aspirations in the short and longer term)

What is important for my child? (What you see as important for your child i.e. friendships, independence, life skills, safety in the community; opportunities in the short term/long term)

What is working well?

What are my concerns?

What I would like for my child in the future? (Independence, life skills, opportunities)

Parent(s), carer(s) signature: …………………………………………………............ Print Name: ……………………………………………………………………………… Date: ………………………………………………………………………………………

EHC_AR4

ALL ABOUT ME ↓

We would like more information about you.

↓ You can tell us about yourself in any way you would like. You can fill in the form

below or you may want to draw a picture, talk to us, make a recording or ask somebody to speak on your behalf. Your views count!

↓ The questions below may give you an idea of the kind of information we would like

Name:

Age: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13

Details of anyone who helped you with this form:

…………………………………………..

Who are the important people in your life?

What do you think people about you?

LIKE

FAMILY

At Home

friends

In Learning

YOU

What do you LIKE and what do you dislike?

What are you good at? At school, mostly, I feel:

Is there anything you would like more help with? Ideas! Sharing, X-box,

Running, IPad, Drawing, Sports, Drama, Singing,

Stories, English, Maths…

What are your

hopes and

dreams

for the future?

Is there anything else you would like to tell us about?

↓

EHC_AR4

About Me

We would like more information about you.

↓ You can tell us about yourself in any way you would like. You can fill in the form

below or you may want to draw a picture, talk to us, make a recording or ask somebody to speak on your behalf. It is up to you.

↓ The questions below may give you an idea of the kind of information we would like.

Name:

Age:

Details of anyone who helped you with this form:

…………………………………………..

Who are the important people in your life?

FAMILY

OTHERS

friends

at school/ College

YOU

What do you think people LIKE and is GOOD about you?

What do you and what do you ? LIKE

dislike

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What are you good at doing? ideas

Xbox, sports English, maths, drama, singing,

art, dancing, hobbies & interests

What would you like to be at? BETTER

What are your hopes and dreams for the future?

EMPLOYMENT

INDEPENDENT LIVING

Community Inclusion

HEALTH

Is there anything else you would like to tell us …?

Thank you for completing this form

EHC_AR4

About Me

Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Age: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Details of anyone who helped you with this form: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _

Who are important to ME?

What people LIKE about ME?

How I communicate?

What I LIKE and DISLIKE?

At School I feel

What I NEED to support me now?

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What makes ME happy?

Ideas! Singing, laughing,

playing, XBOX, running, IPad, drama, stories

What I NEED to support me in the future?

EHCP Annual Review Report (for professionals) EHC_AR6

Please note: information provided needs be specific and quantitative and MUST be submitted within the legal timescales as set out in the SEND Code of Practice 2015 [0-25 years]. Please complete all sections of this form.

Name of child/young person: D.O.B

Supporting organisation:

Completed by:

History/background of the child/young person (as known to your service)

What is the child/young person’s current learning levels and needs? (include any clinical details, diagnosis and how this affects them in different aspects of their functioning)

Cognition and learning

Communication and interaction

Social, emotional and/or mental health difficulties

Sensory and/or physical needs

(Continued overleaf)

Summarise the assessment work your service has undertaken and attach an up to date report. (include details of recent and previous assessments, including standardised scores if

applicable and the implications for the child on a day to day basis)

What are the outcomes of your support? (What are the child’s current targets and what are they aiming for?)

What support does the child or young person need to help them achieve these outcomes? (Specific details e.g. reviews, equipment, ongoing assessments)

How often will they get/do they need this support? (Sessions, daily/weekly/termly)

Who will provide the support? (named person/service)

Please note: any health information provided will be written into Section (C) and Section (G) of the Education, Health & Care Plan where there is a programme of therapy and no direct educational or training need.

Social Care information provided will be written into Section (D) and Section (H1 and/or H2) of the Education, Health & Care Plan if this is related to a child/young person’s SEN. By signing this form you are agreeing that the information provided either written or recorded will contribute to the Education, Health and Care Plan.

Name: …………………………………………… Role: ……………………………………………... Signed: …………………………………………………….. Date: …………………………………..

(Sample letter to parents) EHC_AR6

Dear Mr & Mrs (Surname) and (Name of Child) RE: - Education, Health and Care [EHC] Plan Annual Reviews You may be aware that The Children and Families Act 2014 introduced changes to the system for children and young people with special educational needs. As a result of the changes the Local Authority reviews an EHCP annually. I would like to invite you and – (Name of Child) to the review meeting on (Day & Date) (Time) at (venue) This is a good chance for you, your child and everyone working with your child to look at their progress over the last 12 months, gather information for their personal profile and identify short and long term outcomes for their EHC Plan. The local authority has some forms to help you and your child to prepare for the transfer meeting and record your views. These are called ‘Preparing for your child’s EHC annual review meeting’ and ‘Preparing for your review meeting’. Where possible, please complete and bring these to the meeting with you. Staff in school/college can also help you to fill them in. Please return the slip below to confirm that you will attend. You are welcome to bring a friend or an adviser to the meeting. Please let me know if you need more information about the meeting. Head teacher Please detach and return to school

EHCP annual review for (Name of Child): Date of meeting: Please tick as appropriate:

We / I can attend the meeting

We / I cannot attend the meeting

My friend / relative / independent parent supporter will also be coming to this meeting. Their name is

(Sample letter to professionals) EHC_AR7

Dear ………………………… RE: - EHCP Annual Review - Child’s Name & DOB to be inserted here You will be aware that The Children & Families Act 2014 has introduced changes to the system for children and young people with special educational needs. As a result of the changes the Local Authority reviews an EHCP annually. I would like to invite you to an EHCP annual review meeting on (Day & Date) (Time) at (name of venue) I am inviting you to: - a) Complete a written report using the enclosed EHC AR_6 form. Please note: you

only need to complete EHC AR_6 form if there are any updates on your involvement. This should be returned to the educational setting i.e. school/college by ………………. so that those attending the review will receive it two weeks prior to the meeting; and

b) Attend the meeting to be held as above. Please complete and return the slip below. Thank you for your assistance in this matter. I look forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely Head teacher -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please return to educational setting i.e. School/college by (enter date) EHC review meeting for …………………………………… (School / college or educational setting should enter name) D.O.B ……………………………… (School / college, educational setting should enter) I will be able/will not be able to attend the meeting on ……………………………………. I confirm that I will provide a written report, which I will submit by the return date above Name: ………………………………………………. Role: ………………………………………. Signed: …………………………………………… Date: ………………………………………

EHC_AR8

Middlesbrough Council Wellbeing, Care & Learning SEN Assessment Team 0-25 PO Box 505 Civic Centre Middlesbrough

TS1 9FZ

Child/ young person’s name: DOB: Address:

As part of the Education, Health and Care Plan annual review, I understand that information (including medical information) will be requested from professionals working in other agencies. I agree to information being sought from professionals working in education, health, social care and other identified agencies. I understand that this information may be available to all professionals involved in the EHCP annual review. I understand that the information on this form and obtained for the annual review, will be stored, secure and used for the purpose of providing services to the child/young person. I agree to the sharing of information, as agreed between the services. I have had the reasons for information sharing and storage explained to me and I understand those reasons.

Parent/Carer name: Parent/ Carer Signature: Contact tel. number: Where a young person has capacity Young person’s name: Young person’s signature: Date:

Dear [Parents/ Carer / Young Person], Re: - DOB: As you are aware, a transfer review meeting was recently held, on [date of meeting], to transfer [Young Person’s Name]’s Statement of Special Educational Needs to an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The Local Authority (LA) has considered the evidence and advice from the meeting and as [Young Person’s Name]’s will not progress any further educationally and will receive support and provision from [Adult Social Care / Health etc.], the LA has agreed not to transfer [his / her]’s Statement of Special Educational Needs to an Education, Health and Care Plan. As agreed in the meeting discussions regarding transitional planning will be arranged by [Young Person]’s Social Worker, [S/W Name], in partnership with other professionals and agencies who will be involved in [Young Person]’s care. [Young Person’s Name]'s Statement of Special Educational Needs will cease on [his / her] final day at [School name] (July 2016). The provision in place to meet [Young Person’s Name]’s needs will remain in place up until that date. If you do not agree with this decision you can write to the address above by [3 weeks]. You can also:

Contact me on, Tel: (01642) ………

Contact the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS), which is provided by a local charity, MAIN set up to help prevent or resolve any disagreements between you and the Local Authority. The SENDIASS can be contacted by telephone on: (01642) 608012.

To appeal to the Tribunal you should do so within two months of the date of receiving this letter, they can be contacted at the following address: M Courts & Tribunals Service, Special Educational Needs & Disability Tribunal, 1

st Floor, Darlington Magistrates Court, Park Gate, Darlington, DL1 1RU. Tel: (01325)

289350. I hope the steps taken will help [Young Person’s Name] to make a smooth transition beyond education. Yours sincerely, [Officer] SEN Link Officer

Cc. SENCo - [School name], Social Worker Encl. Minutes of the meeting & supporting reports.

[Address]

EHC_AR9 Middlesbrough Council Wellbeing Care & Learning SEN & Pupil Support Team PO Box 505 Civic Centre Middlesbrough TS1 9FZ Direct Line: (01642) [insert officer tel.]

When telephoning please ask for: [Officer Name]

(DATE)

[Address]

Middlesbrough Council Wellbeing Care & Learning SEN Assessment Team 0-25 PO Box 505 Civic Centre Middlesbrough TS1 9FZ Direct Line: (01642) [insert officer tel.]

When telephoning please ask for: [Officer Name]

(DATE) Dear [Parents/ Carer], Re: - DOB: As you know, a review meeting was recently held, on [date of meeting] to discuss [Child’s Name]’s special educational needs. The Local Authority (LA) has considered the evidence from the meeting and because of [Child’s Name]’s progress the LA has agreed not to transfer [Child’s Name]’s Statement of Special Educational Needs to an Education, Health and Care Plan. As agreed at the meeting [Child’s Name]'s Statement of Special Educational Needs will now cease and his / her progress will be monitored by [School name] through the use of a SEN Support Plan. Any special educational provision will be made from within the school's resources. If you do not agree with this decision you can write to the address above by [15 days]. You can also:

Contact me on, Tel: (01642) ………

Contact the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS), which is provided by a local charity, MAIN set up to help prevent or resolve any disagreements between you and the Local Authority. The SENDIASS can be contacted by telephone on: (01642) 608012.

To appeal to the Tribunal you should do so within two months of the date of receiving this letter, they can be contacted at the following address: M Courts & Tribunals Service, Special Educational Needs & Disability Tribunal, 1

st Floor, Darlington Magistrates Court, Park Gate, Darlington, DL1 1RU. Tel: (01325)

289350. I hope the steps taken will help [Child’s Name] to make further progress with her / his education. Yours sincerely, [Officer] SEN Link Officer

Cc. SENCo - [School name] Encl. Minutes of the meeting & supporting reports.

CS_1 Cease to maintain

Dear , Re: - DOB: As you

are aware, an

annual review

was recently held on ------------------ to review ’s Statement of Special Educational Needs. The Local Authority (LA) has considered the evidence and advice from the meeting and as --------------- is no longer requiring special educational provision or is no longer accessing education the LA has agreed not to maintain his Statement of Special Educational Needs. As agreed in the meeting ------------------'s Statement of Special Educational Needs will now cease. If you do not agree with this decision you can write to the address above by . You can also:

Contact the SEN Assessment Team 0-25 on, Tel: (01642) 201830.

Contact the Impartial Information, Advice and Support Service [IIASS] on Tel: (01642) 201872. The service can also put you in touch with Mediation Services set up to help prevent or resolve any disagreements between you and the Local Authority.

To appeal to the Tribunal you should do so within two months of the date of receiving this letter, they can be contacted at the following address: M Courts & Tribunals Service, Special Educational Needs & Disability Tribunal, 1

st Floor, Darlington Magistrates Court, Park Gate, Darlington, DL1 1RU. Tel: (01325)

289350. I would like to this this opportunity to wish -------------------- the very best for his/her future. Yours sincerely,

SEN Case Officer

Cc. Encl. Minutes of the meeting

Middlesbrough Council Wellbeing Care & Learning SEN Assessment Team 0-25 PO Box 505 Civic Centre Middlesbrough TS1 9FZ Direct Line: (01642)

When telephoning please ask for:

Date

Middlesbrough Council Wellbeing Care & Learning SEN Assessment Team 0-25 PO Box 505 Civic Centre Middlesbrough TS1 9FZ Direct Line: (01642) tel Email: sen@middlesbrough.gov.uk

Letter Ref: Annual Review – No amendments

date

Dear parent(s) ,

Education, Health and Care Plan - Annual Review

name of child ( DOB )

As you will be aware name of child has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan and it is the duty of the Local Authority (LA) to review the EHC plan every year. name of child ’s latest Annual Review took place on date , in name of school/college . The purpose of the Annual Review is for you, and those working with name of child , to get together to discuss name of child ’s progress and whether any changes to the EHC plan are needed. I have enclosed copies of all of the paperwork the LA received following name of child ’s Annual Review. Based on the information, name of child ’s current EHC plan is still relevant, reflective of their special educational needs, and does not require amending. I therefore enclose a copy of name of child ’s EHC plan, which notes the date of the Annual Review, but has not been otherwise changed. If you have concerns or questions about anything outlined in this letter, you are welcome to contact me on (01642) tel . Information about the advice and support available to you, if you are not happy about any part of this process, is also detailed on the back of this letter. I would like to take this opportunity to wish name of child every success over the coming year. Yours sincerely,

SEN Assessment Team 0-25

Cc. School File

Advice, Support and Information If you have any concerns or disagree with the EHC plan you may wish to get help or support from the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS), which is provided by a local charity, MAIN. The SENDIASS can be contacted on: (01642) 608012, or by email: MAIN_SENDIASSMiddlesbrough@iammain.org.uk The SENDIASS at MAIN can help you decide if an Independent Supporter could be useful and can make a referral for you. Alternatively, you can ring Aspire directly on: (0191) 383 7430. Independent Supporters are available to help children and young people and their families navigate the system for Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessments and plans. The SENDIASS can also put you in touch with the Mediation Service set up to help resolve or prevent any disagreements between you and the Local Authority. Using either of these services does not prevent from appealing to the First-tier Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Tribunal at the same time. Your rights are not affected and an appeal to the Tribunal can run at the same time as any disagreement resolution. If you disagree with Sections B, F or I of the EHC plan, you can appeal to the First-tier SEND Tribunal. The Tribunal can hold a hearing to decide what should be included in the EHC plan. You have to appeal to the Tribunal within two months of receiving the final EHC plan. The Tribunal office can be contacted at: HM Courts and Tribunals Service, Special Educational Needs & Disability Tribunal, 1st Floor, Darlington Magistrates Court, Park Gate, Darlington, DL1 1RU. Tel: (01325) 289350. Useful links to information about Middlesbrough’s Local Offer and the new SEND system is available by visiting: www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/fsd and following the links to “The Local Offer”. The Local Offer includes an online directory for children and young people with SEND and their families to find the services they need, as well as a wide range of information, advice and guidance. It includes services such as education and training, social care, money and benefits, leisure activities and lots more. For more information about Middlesbrough’s Local Offer, you can also contact: (01642) 354200.

School Transport Children that live outside of the catchment area of the school may be transported to and from school and details of this will follow separately, should you qualify. Please note that all transport provision is subject to an individual transport needs assessment. If you have any queries about transport, you can contact Middlesbrough Integrated Transport Unit on (01642) 353477, or the Independent Travel Needs Assessor on (01642) 728115.

Relevant Legislation The Children and Families Act 2014, and the SEND Code of Practice 0-25 years, 2015

Middlesbrough Council Wellbeing Care & Learning SEN Assessment Team 0-25 PO Box 505 Civic Centre Middlesbrough TS1 9FZ Direct Line: (01642) tel Email: sen@middlesbrough.gov.uk

Letter Ref: Annual Review - Final EHC plan

date

Dear parent(s) ,

Education, Health and Care Plan - Annual Review

name of child ( DOB )

Following name of child ’s latest Annual Review, their amended draft Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan was issued to you on date . **As I have not heard from you, I take it that you are in agreement with the changes made in the draft EHC plan and the educational setting stated in my previous letter. A copy of name of child ’s finalised EHC plan is now enclosed. OR Thank you for returning the reply form to confirm that you are in agreement with the contents of the draft EHC plan and the educational setting stated in my previous letter. A copy of name of child ’s finalised EHC plan is now enclosed. OR Having spoken to name of case officer about the draft EHC plan, I understand that you are now in agreement for the EHC plan to be finalised. A copy of name of child ’s finalised EHC plan is therefore enclosed.** The EHC plan should normally be reviewed within twelve months, but it can be reviewed earlier if needed. If you have concerns or questions about anything outlined in this letter, you are welcome to contact me on (01642) tel . Information about the advice and support available to you, if you are not happy about any part of this process, is also detailed on the back of this letter. I would like to take this opportunity to wish name of child every success over the coming year. Yours sincerely,

SEN Assessment Team 0-25

Cc. School File

Advice, Support and Information If you have any concerns or disagree with the EHC plan you may wish to get help or support from the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS), which is provided by a local charity, MAIN. The SENDIASS can be contacted on: (01642) 608012, or by email: MAIN_SENDIASSMiddlesbrough@iammain.org.uk The SENDIASS at MAIN can help you decide if an Independent Supporter could be useful and can make a referral for you. Alternatively, you can ring Aspire directly on: (0191) 383 7430. Independent Supporters are available to help children and young people and their families navigate the system for Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessments and plans. The SENDIASS can also put you in touch with the Mediation Service set up to help resolve or prevent any disagreements between you and the Local Authority. Using either of these services does not prevent from appealing to the First-tier Special Educational Needs & Disability (SEND) Tribunal at the same time. Your rights are not affected and an appeal to the Tribunal can run at the same time as any disagreement resolution. If you disagree with Sections B, F or I of the EHC plan, you can appeal to the First-tier SEND Tribunal. The Tribunal can hold a hearing to decide what should be included in the EHC plan. You have to appeal to the Tribunal within two months of receiving the final EHC plan. The Tribunal office can be contacted at: HM Courts and Tribunals Service, Special Educational Needs & Disability Tribunal, 1st Floor, Darlington Magistrates Court, Park Gate, Darlington, DL1 1RU. Tel: (01325) 289350. Useful links to information about Middlesbrough’s Local Offer and the new SEND system is available by visiting: www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/fsd and following the links to “The Local Offer”. The Local Offer includes an online directory for children and young people with SEND and their families to find the services they need, as well as a wide range of information, advice and guidance. It includes services such as education and training, social care, money and benefits, leisure activities and lots more. For more information about Middlesbrough’s Local Offer, you can also contact: (01642) 354200.

School Transport Children that live outside of the catchment area of the school may be transported to and from school and details of this will follow separately, should you qualify. Please note that all transport provision is subject to an individual transport needs assessment. If you have any queries about transport, you can contact Middlesbrough Integrated Transport Unit on (01642) 353477, or the Independent Travel Needs Assessor on (01642) 728115.

Relevant Legislation The Children and Families Act 2014, and the SEND Code of Practice 0-25 years, 2015