Transfer Review Process Converting statements to EHC Plans Chris Harrison

Elf, safety and comfort Toilets Coffees Fire alarms Reasonable adjustments Temperature/comfort/well being

Q uestions and I ssues This is an emerging process There will be questions and issues Use today’s text process to ask question and raise issues This is not a problem:it will help!

Aims of the day: To Understand the context of the SEN reforms the transfer process the two golden threads; 1. Person centred planning and WIKIs 2. Outcome focussed planning the principles of personal budgets how to claim your money ! And …… to help us develop a good process

SEN Reforms Children and Families Act 2014 Reforms of Culture and Systems

Golden Threads Participation in decision making Greater choice and control Collaboration between Education, Health and Care High quality provision Focus on inclusive practice Preparation for adulthood

8 Features of SEN Reform The local offer Information and Advice SEN support Transfer arrangements EHC planning Personal Budgets Mediation Joint Commissioning

SEN Support Use “Best Endeavours” Transfer across SA and SA+ to School Support Publish an annual SEN information report Review and update SEN policy Contribute to local offer Engage with young people and their families in planning school support Track progress Have support in place for children with medical needs

Pathways SEND Assessment Pathways SEND Assessment Pathways Pathway 1 – school based review Pathway 2 – EHAF + Pathway 3 – short breaks – continuing care Pathway 4 – EHC

Description of Transfer Process Identify children in 3 phases of transfer Set dates Collect information Hold transfer review meeting Complete the Summary document Submit to LA Write EHC plan Publish proposed EHC Plan Offer personal budget Mediate any outstanding difficulties