Not necessarily, but you might chose to. It is completely up to you. We discuss here.
Read MoreCheck out our video on tips about annual reviews. Annual reviews are crucial for a number of reasons, particularly making sure your child's plan is up to date, and for planning the next setting.
Read MoreEducation Other Than At School (EOTAS) is the legal term and this can be written in to Section F of the plan should the attendance at school be unsuitable for your child.
Read MoreYes. You can request a new placement when your EHCP is in draft form (so after annual review). You can call an emergency annual review if needed.
Read MoreYes, you can, but you must submit a request for change form.
Read MoreA request for change, could include changes to timeframes (should you need it) including hearing dates, requests for additional witnesses and requests for changes to the grounds of the appeal.
Read MoreMostly administrative details. They can not give advice on the phone, to do with your case but they can flag your query for a registrar. Any changes to your case must be made by a 'Request for Change' form and this will be reviewed by a judge.
Read MoreThis is an editable version of your child's plan, used during the appeal process, to make changes. You must follow the appropriate code when making changes to the document.
Read MoreA bundle is all of the information submitted to the tribunal services, as part of an appeal. You should receive a copy of this.
Read MoreMake sure any private individual you commission is experienced in writing reports for EHCPs and tribunals. Make sure they write solid recommendations that can be transferred into Section F of the plan. They need to be quantified and specific. Check to see if the professional would be prepared to defend their recommendations in a tribunal if necessary.
Read MoreThere are a number of different people to consider taking along to the hearing. You might consider school staff and your own private professionals. Make sure you take people relevant to the legal dispute in hand.
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