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🤝 Are you a parent or carer of a young person aged 16-25 and looking for support from West Berkshire SENDIASS on their behalf? 🤝
🟢 If a parent or carer wishes to contact the service on behalf of a young person over the age of 16, we will need the young person’s consent to work with their parent or carer.
🟢 Consent is required because, once a young person reaches the end of compulsory school age (the end of the academic year in which they turn 16), certain rights to make decisions about their education, health, and social care transfer from the parent to the young person.
📑 To find out more about SENDIASS Support for Children and Young People, read our factsheet here 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/West-Berks-Factsheet-Support-for-Children-and-Young-People.pdf
🟢 If a parent or carer wishes to contact the service on behalf of a young person over the age of 16, we will need the young person’s consent to work with their parent or carer.
🟢 Consent is required because, once a young person reaches the end of compulsory school age (the end of the academic year in which they turn 16), certain rights to make decisions about their education, health, and social care transfer from the parent to the young person.
📑 To find out more about SENDIASS Support for Children and Young People, read our factsheet here 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/West-Berks-Factsheet-Support-for-Children-and-Young-People.pdf
🧐 Struggling to make sense of all the acronyms and jargon used in schools and SEND support? You’re not alone! 🧐
📑 Check out our handy Jargon Buster to help you understand what it all means 👉https://westberkssendiass.info/information-and-resources__trashed/jargon-buster/
📑 Check out our handy Jargon Buster to help you understand what it all means 👉https://westberkssendiass.info/information-and-resources__trashed/jargon-buster/
Have you lodged an appeal and want to know what happens next? 🔍
🟢 Did you know that Southampton SENDIASS have a step-by-step guide on their website which outlines the Appeal Process – this explains all the relevant information that you should know after you have lodged your appeal.
🟢 The process following the appeal remains the same for West Berkshire however should you need to contact the West Berkshire local authority; their email address is not in the guide and can be found here: 👉 senteam@westberks.gov.uk
📑 Find the guide here 👉 https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SO-Appeal-Process-after-Lodging-Appeal.pdf
🟢 Did you know that Southampton SENDIASS have a step-by-step guide on their website which outlines the Appeal Process – this explains all the relevant information that you should know after you have lodged your appeal.
🟢 The process following the appeal remains the same for West Berkshire however should you need to contact the West Berkshire local authority; their email address is not in the guide and can be found here: 👉 senteam@westberks.gov.uk
📑 Find the guide here 👉 https://www.southamptonsendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SO-Appeal-Process-after-Lodging-Appeal.pdf
📅 EHCP Timeline – What Parents Need to Know 📅
Applying for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) follows a 20-week timeline. Here’s a quick overview:
🔹 Phase 1: You (or school) request an assessment. The local authority decides whether to go ahead.
🔹 Phase 2: If agreed, professionals (e.g. educational psychologist, health, school) give their advice and evidence is gathered
🔹 Phase 3: The local authority decides whether to issue an EHCP. If yes, they’ll send you a draft plan.
🔹 Phase 4: You give feedback on the draft and suggest a school. By week 20, you should receive the final EHCP.
💡 This process is legal and must be completed in 20 weeks (except in exceptional circumstances). Support is available from SENDIASS if you need help along the way.
📑 View the full timeline: https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/EHC-Needs-Assessment-Timeline-1.pdf
Applying for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) follows a 20-week timeline. Here’s a quick overview:
🔹 Phase 1: You (or school) request an assessment. The local authority decides whether to go ahead.
🔹 Phase 2: If agreed, professionals (e.g. educational psychologist, health, school) give their advice and evidence is gathered
🔹 Phase 3: The local authority decides whether to issue an EHCP. If yes, they’ll send you a draft plan.
🔹 Phase 4: You give feedback on the draft and suggest a school. By week 20, you should receive the final EHCP.
💡 This process is legal and must be completed in 20 weeks (except in exceptional circumstances). Support is available from SENDIASS if you need help along the way.
📑 View the full timeline: https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/EHC-Needs-Assessment-Timeline-1.pdf
📋 Are you finding it challenging to understand the details of your child or young person’s EHCP? 📋
🟢 We frequently receive requests from parents and carers to review their child’s EHCP and to clarify how detailed and specific their EHC Plan should be.
📑 Unlock the Full Potential of EHCPs and discover our comprehensive resource “Checking Your EHCP Guide” to help you navigate EHCPs with confidence. Find it here 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/WB-Checking-your-EHCP-FULL-RESOURCE.pdf
🟢 Further guidance can also be found on IPSEA’s website:👇
https://www.ipsea.org.uk/what-an-ehc-plan-contains
🟢 We frequently receive requests from parents and carers to review their child’s EHCP and to clarify how detailed and specific their EHC Plan should be.
📑 Unlock the Full Potential of EHCPs and discover our comprehensive resource “Checking Your EHCP Guide” to help you navigate EHCPs with confidence. Find it here 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/WB-Checking-your-EHCP-FULL-RESOURCE.pdf
🟢 Further guidance can also be found on IPSEA’s website:👇
https://www.ipsea.org.uk/what-an-ehc-plan-contains
