Children who are considered as having significant difficulties may be entitled to apply for an Education, Health and Care Plan. These were formally known as statements. From September 2014, statements ceased to be issued and EHCPs are issued in their place. EHCPs are set up by the Local Authority but are monitored by the school, parents/carers and external professionals where appropriate at least annually. Interim meetings are held with parents on at least two other occasions throughout the year. An application for an EHCP can be made by the school or by a parent. If a parent wishes to make an application for the Local Authority to consider an EHCP they can be supported in this process by the school or by SENDIASS – the information and support group which exists to support parents and carers of children with SEND. They can be contacted on the following website:
