As you know, there are changes to the way that statements are reviewed from this year. Over the next 3 years the local authority are changing all statements to the new EHC (Education, Health and Care) plan. The main reason for this change is to enable young people to have even more input into their own plan and also to try and increase the involvement of health and care practitioners where appropriate.
Tracey Mann is a parent of a year 11 pupil at The Castle School has some reassuring words for any parents who may be worried about the new process:
"As a parent of a child that has had their EHC Plan transition meeting I would just like to say to other parents how positive the new plan is. My feelings are that it is a vast improvement on the statement and takes into account everything about your child, including the family. So don't be worried or scared when your child's review comes, you will be pleasantly surprised and come away feeling positive"
If you have any queries please don't hesitate to contact Shannon Booth at school.
