| You need a diagnosis to get an EHC Plan. |
You don't need a diagnosis. If you need extra help at school, you can still get an EHC Plan. |
| Only schools can ask for an EHC Plan. |
Parents and young people can ask too. You don't have to wait for the school. |
| You must wait a long time to ask for an EHC Plan. |
You can ask anytime if the help at school is not enough. |
| EHC Plans are only for special schools. |
Many children with EHC Plans go to mainstream schools. |
| EHC Plans last forever. |
EHC Plans are checked every year and can change or stop. |
| If the Council refuse an assessment or refuse to issue an EHC Plan, there’s nothing you can do. |
You can ask for a meeting or appeal. |
| EHC Plans only help with school work. |
They can also help with health and care if it affects learning. |
| Schools can say they can't help. |
Every child has the right to go to school. Schools must try to help. |
| Caseworkers speak for your child. |
Caseworkers help with paperwork. They don't speak for your child. |
| Caseworkers must go to school meetings. |
They don't have to go, but they should be invited. |
| Caseworkers must reply the same day. |
They should reply in 3 working days. |
| If you do not like the school named, complain or ask your MP. |
You can appeal to a special court called a tribunal. |
| You must pay someone to help you. |
You can get free help from SENDIASS. |
| You can keep your child at home if you don't like the school. |
If a school is named, your child must go. You can appeal if you disagree. |
| If you do not like the EHC Plan, complain or ask your MP. |
Talk to your caseworker. If needed, you can go to mediation or appeal. |
| EHC Plans change after every review. |
They only change if something big changes. |
| You can ask for EOTAS if school isn't helping. |
Only the council can decide on EOTAS. Schools should try to help first. |
| You can ask for a place in a special unit. |
The council decides this based on your EHC Plan. |
| You can choose anything with a personal budget. |
The money must be used for things in the EHC Plan. |
| All children with EHC Plans get transport. |
Not everyone gets transport. You have to ask the transport team. |
