INCLUSION AND SEND

EHC Plans Explained:
A Practical Guide

This programme guides you through developing your knowledge and understanding of the EHC plan process and importantly, what to expect at each stage. We will provide you with essential information to help you prepare and feel confident in your involvement and role within the EHC process, in particular in requesting an Education Health Care needs assessment (EHCNA).
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Georgina Durrant

2 hours

Online Course

By completing this course, you will:

Gain an understanding of what an EHC plan is and when to request an EHC needs assessment;
Learn how to request an EHC needs assessment (EHCNA);
Understand the criteria and timescales for an EHCNA request;
Be familiar with the contents of the EHC plan document and your legal responsibilities;
Reflect on your practice and pedagogy, including understanding when and how to hold review meetings.

Course Lessons

Georgina Durrant

Georgina Durrant is the National Inclusion Lead at Twinkl. A qualified teacher and SENDCo, she is also a published author in the SEND field.
Georgina hosts the highly acclaimed podcast 'SEND in the Experts with Georgina Durrant,' and has penned three books on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: 'SEND Strategies for the Primary Years,' '100 Ways Your Child Can Learn Through Play' and 'How to Boost Reading and Writing Through Play.' Currently, she is working on two new SEND books, one for secondary school teachers and another for early career teachers (ECTs). In 2023, Georgina was honoured with the nasen Award for Positive Media Impact for SEND.
As a speaker, Georgina presents at conferences and schools about SEND. Her expert educational advice frequently features in major media outlets, including The Independent, The Guardian and The Telegraph, as well as on Sky News, Channel 5 News and BBC 5 Live.
Follow Georgina on X (Twitter) @senresourceblog.