In 2014, Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCP) were introduced to provide funding and tailored support for individuals with educational and health needs. These legal documents allocate resources to help children and young people achieve their educational goals and prepare them for adulthood by addressing their special needs.
Give your child the tools and support they need to succeed
What to expect from a Education, Health and Care Plan Assessment with our Psychologist
An Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) is designed to address the educational, health, and care needs of a child or young person (up to 25 years old) with special educational needs or disabilities (SEN or SEND).
We understand the challenges this process can bring. If your child is not currently supported by the local CAMHS team or receiving mental health assistance, this may lead to a lack of recommendations in that area of the report, resulting in inadequate support.
One of our Psychologists conducts a comprehensive mental health evaluation with your child which will generally last around 90 minutes, we gather information from parents and school, to evaluate your child’s needs.
We will then provide a detailed report post-assessment. This report includes our findings and recommendations which can be shared with your local authority for inclusion in your child’s EHCP.
Why a Education, Health and Care Plan might be right for you
An EHCP aims to enhance the future of children or young individuals with learning difficulties or disabilities.
It acknowledges the need for enhancing the existing support and outlines specific suggestions for improvement.
This plan is a legally binding document, requiring schools or educational institutions to implement the recommendations by law.
Having an EHCP provides legal protection for your child and promotes their education, emotional well-being, physical health, and social growth. The perspectives and aspirations of the young person and their family play a pivotal role in this process.
Who can benefit from a Education, Health and Care Plan
In general, certain warning signs may suggest that your child is facing obstacles that hinder their learning process, such as struggling with reading, writing, or math, issues with concentration and staying focused, falling behind their class mates, behavioural challenges that interfere with learning, or the presence of other neurodevelopmental disorders or disabilities (such as ADHD or Autism Spectrum Disorder).
An EHCP is for children and young people aged up to the age of 25, or until/if they go to university.
Prices
Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for 1 child
No. You can contact Equally Different Therapy directly. We accept self-referrals, enquiries from parents and families, and referrals or enquiries from professionals.
I’m not sure which service I need. Can I still get in touch?
Absolutely. You do not need to work this out before contacting us. Tell us a little about what is happening and we can help you identify the most appropriate service or next step.
Do you support both children and adults
Yes. Our team works with children, young people, adults and families. Different clinicians have different areas of expertise, so we will help match you with the most appropriate person.
Do you only work with neurodivergent people?
No. Neurodivergence is a particular area of expertise within the practice, but we also support non-neurodivergent clients with difficulties including anxiety, low mood, emotional wellbeing and other mental-health concerns.
Can appointments be online?
Yes. Many appointments can be offered online across the UK, and face-to-face appointments are available in Dorset depending on the service and clinician. We can discuss what is most appropriate when you enquire.
Do you provide diagnostic assessments?
We currently provide specialist autism assessment and cognitive assessment services. The type of assessment, clinicians involved and process will depend on the individual and the reason for referral.
Will your reports be accepted by schools, local authorities or other services?
Our reports are prepared to professional standards and can provide evidence about an individual’s needs, assessment findings and recommendations. However, different organisations and statutory processes make their own decisions about how evidence is considered, so we cannot guarantee a particular outcome or decision.
Do you need written evidence or meeting support?
You may not require a full EHCP mental-health assessment. We also offer brief professional letters, detailed reports and attendance at EHCP or annual review meetings.
