Some key terms
SEND Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
SENCo Special Educational Needs Coordinator
EHA Early Help Assessment
EHCP Education and Health Care Plan
Since September 2014 all existing Statements of Special Educational Need and Learning Difficulty Assessments have been gradually be transferred to EHC Plans. The new EHC Plan will provide the same statutory protection as the current Statement of Special Educational Need.
New referrals will not be for Statements but for EHCPs. Parents/Carers or a professional who identifies the need for further support (with parental consent) can make a request.