Education Support
Key Terms and Phrases
EHCP
Education, Health and Care Plan
- Legal document outlining a child’s educational, health and care needs.
- The support required. Parents can request an assessment through the local authority
SEN Support
Before EHCP is in place
- Provided by school
- Managed by SENCO, you can contact them through your child’s school
- Includes reasonable adjustments and small group work
PIASS
Plymouth Information Advice and Support for SEND
- This is a really useful service in the local area.
- For children and young people, up to the age of 25 + parents and cares of children with SEND.
- They provide confidential impartial and information advice/support services.
- They help with:
- EHCP applications
- Appeals/tribunal
- School issues
- Understanding your legal rights
- Information on the SEND reform