Information and how to apply for an Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment
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Needs Assessments explained
Most children and young people who have special educational needs or disabilities (SEND) will have their needs met in local mainstream early years settings, schools or colleges. Every educational setting in Wiltshire must provide high quality teaching that is personalised and age appropriate for all children and young people, including those with SEND.
The SEND Code of Practice 2015 emphasises the need for a graduated approach to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND through early and relevant intervention.
This means that the education setting will follow a series of 'assess, plan, do, review' cycles using their own resources (Wiltshire Ordinarily Available Provision for All Learners (OPAL)). The educational setting will keep records of the support delivered, using documents such as a 'SEND Support Plan'.
If the child or young person under 25 has still not met expected education goals, then a request for an Education, Health and Care (EHC) assessment may be considered. This will help the local authority decide if it is necessary to provide support using an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
Moving counties and admissions information
Information and guidance for professionals and parents about SEND educational placements in Wiltshire can be found by visiting: Moving in or out of Wiltshire with an EHCP
EHCNA documents
EHCP Discussion and Decision Groups
SEND Advice and Information
Waiting/learning well
Education, Health and Care Plans
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