What you can do about the possible EHCP reforms
Last week it felt like a fuse was lit within the SEND community with talk of potential huge changes to EHCPs. You can read more about what was said and our reaction to it in last week’s blog post here: https://sunshine-support.org/the-end-of-ehcps/ We also did a Facebook and Youtube Live on Tuesday with Chrissa taking your […]
The End of EHCPs?
Could we be about to see the end of EHCPs as we know them? That’s what’s being suggested as part of the Government’s SEND reform and what’s being discussed is truly shocking and really worrying. According to an article in Schools Week which quotes Dame Christine Lenehan, who is the strategic advisor for SEND, the […]
The Inside Scoop from EHCP Day
On Wednesday we held our day-long, in-person EHCP workshop here at the Sunshine Hub in Derby. This is an incredible whole day event where attendees not only get one to one time with our Head of Advocacy Kelly Jarvis and members of her team, they also get a huge amount of knowledge from Kelly plus […]
Information you didn’t know you could ask for
Five key pieces of information that you can request, which you might not know about.
Phase Transfers – moving through stages of education with an EHCP
It’s that time of year again… PHASE TRANSFERS! We explain what a phase transfer is and how to ensure they’re done correctly and in the best interest of the child. When children with EHCPs move through education, from one stage up to the next, it’s called a phase transfer. This is a great opportunity for […]
The Importance of Lodging Complaints
This blog post will overview the importance of lodging complaints against Local Authorities and schools where needed.
The Heartbreaking Injustice of the SEND Parent
The journey of a SEND parent is often heartbreaking and full of injustice. Here is a real life story.
My Local Authority Ruined My Life
This blog post explores how a Local Authority failed a family, and how we can complain.
EHCPs are not a golden ticket!
This blog post explains what to expect from an EHCP & why it isn’t a ‘golden ticket’.
How to get the best from an Annual Review
This blog goes over the process of an EHCP Annual Review.
