Education

Taking action to remove barriers to learning and put effective special educational provision in place.

Specialist assessment, consultation and advice to enable schools to meet the needs of children.

The SENCO has day to day responsibility for the operation of SEN policy and the co-ordination of specific provision to support learners.

HCPS work in partnership with parent carers, schools and other education settings to understand children and young people’s needs.

Information for children or young people who have an Education, Health, and Care plan moving to the city.

Includes criteria, how to request an assessment (ECHNAR), Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) information, what to do if you disagree with a decision, annual reviews and learner of concern.

Responsible for making decisions around children and young people with special educational needs. They will assess the need of an Educational Health and Care plan.

Resource bases provide targeted educational support to children who present with special educational needs.

Lists of all independent schools and colleges for children with special educational needs or disability.

Information on the transitions through education, for example nursery to school and transition from childhood to adulthood.

Education other than at school (EOTAS) is a provision to meet needs of pupils who cannot attend a mainstream or special school.

Elective Home Education (EHE) is for parents who educate their children at home.

Information about school places for normal and special schools.

Various learning opportunities including supported internships, apprenticeships and study programmes.

The Education Welfare Service in Hull plays a key role in supporting children and families to ensure regular school attendance and access to education. 

Understand your rights and clear up common myths about EHCPs.