Stage four (weeks 16 to 20) finalise EHC plan
The EHCP officer will consider the feedback returned from parents and any amendments requested. Any agreed amendments will be included in an updated EHC draft plan.
The EHCP officer will issue consultations to the parental preferred education setting placement, and others as appropriate. This can be a local education setting, or one maintained by another local authority (check the local offer of neighbouring local authorities) or an independent (special) school approved by the Department of Education (a Section 41 School).
Most pupils with an EHCP are educated in local Solihull schools. A few attend schools in neighbouring local authorities or independent special schools.
Personal Budgets
A parent or young person can request a personal budget. If a personal budget is agreed the EHCP officer will work with parents and other relevant parties to get the budget in place.
For Information about Personal Budgets for children and young people with special education needs and /or disabilities please view the Solihull Council Personal Budgets Factsheet
Final EHCP
The final plan is prepared and issued to parents, children and young people, school, and GP (if known) by week 20.
If a parent or young person is not in agreement with the content of sections B, F, or I (please note if sections B or F are challenged, sections C, D, G, and H could also be challenged) they can challenge this through either mediation or appeal via the SEND tribunal service. Parents must contact a mediation advisor to discuss whether mediation may be a suitable way of resolving the disagreement before registering an appeal with the tribunal. Details of mediation companies are included on the letter issued to parents with the final EHCP.
More information on the single route of redress.
Education Otherwise than in School or College
In very limited and exceptional circumstances, children with an Education Health and Care Plan may access their education otherwise than in school or college (EOTIS/EOTIC).
Our Statement of Intent clarifies the legal position with regards to this, and what it means for families and professionals.