Statutory Assessment Formal Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments are undertaken by the LA in accordance with the SEND Code of Practice 2014. The decision on whether or not to undertake a statutory assessment of special educational is taken by a multi-agency panel made up of representatives from education, schools, health and social care on behalf of the Director of Education, Adult Education and Libraries The decision to proceed with an EHC needs assessment (EHCNA) does not automatically lead to the issuing of an EHC plan. School based arrangements should continue as for SEN Support following a request for EHCNA and while awaiting the outcome of the request/assessment. A request from a school for EHCNA must be made by the submission of the completed request form for EHCNA and notes from a completed Family Conversation/About Me. The form should be sent to The Statutory Assessment and Review Service. Requests for EHCNA received directly from parents/carers will result in the LA requesting further information from the educational setting (if child is of an age to be in education). On receipt of all request forms, the LA will indicate, in writing and within six weeks, whether it intends to proceed with a statutory assessment. The LA will consult with parents/carers and explanatory literature will be forwarded to them when a request is received from a school. The LA wil work in a person centered way with people and ensure there is good communication throughout the process Request for Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment Form The Request for Statutory Assessment Form can be found at the following link on the Coventry SEND Local Offer. There are two versions one for Early Years children and one for school/college age pupils. http://www.coventry.gov.uk/sendguidance This should be completed, by the Headteacher of the school, following agreement at an SEN review meeting with parents/carers that a request should be made to the Director Education, Adult Education and Libraries for the consideration of a child’s education, health and care needs under the provisions of the Children and Families Act 2014. The form should describe the recent history of the pupil; the difficulties being experienced, the processes and resources already in place to address them and the impact these have had on the pupil's progress. In completing the form, schools should have regard to the following:
Statutory Assessment Formal Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments are undertaken by the LA in accordance with the SEND Code of Practice 2014. The decision on whether or not to undertake a statutory assessment of special educational is taken by a multi-agency panel made up of representatives from education, schools, health and social care on behalf of the Director of Education, Adult Education and Libraries The decision to proceed with an EHC needs assessment (EHCNA) does not automatically lead to the issuing of an EHC plan. School based arrangements should continue as for SEN Support following a request for EHCNA and while awaiting the outcome of the request/assessment. A request from a school for EHCNA must be made by the submission of the completed request form for EHCNA and notes from a completed Family Conversation/About Me. The form should be sent to The Statutory Assessment and Review Service. Requests for EHCNA received directly from parents/carers will result in the LA requesting further information from the educational setting (if child is of an age to be in education). On receipt of all request forms, the LA will indicate, in writing and within six weeks, whether it intends to proceed with a statutory assessment. The LA will consult with parents/carers and explanatory literature will be forwarded to them when a request is received from a school. The LA wil work in a person centered way with people and ensure there is good communication throughout the process Request for Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment Form The Request for Statutory Assessment Form can be found at the following link on the Coventry SEND Local Offer. There are two versions one for Early Years children and one for school/college age pupils. http://www.coventry.gov.uk/sendguidance This should be completed, by the Headteacher of the school, following agreement at an SEN review meeting with parents/carers that a request should be made to the Director Education, Adult Education and Libraries for the consideration of a child’s education, health and care needs under the provisions of the Children and Families Act 2014. The form should describe the recent history of the pupil; the difficulties being experienced, the processes and resources already in place to address them and the impact these have had on the pupil's progress. In completing the form, schools should have regard to the following: