time for the appropriate documentation to be collected and circulated and for parents to agree a mutually convenient time. 3.2 All professionals involved with a pupil should be invited to the annual review (and encouraged to provide a written report if appropriate). The following people must be invited to the annual review at least 2 weeks before the meeting date: parents and the young person; representatives from the school; an SEN Officer; health service representatives as appropriate; Local Authority (LA) social care representatives as appropriate. 3.3 In addition consideration should be given to inviting the following persons. The Educational Psychologist (EP) linked to the school or college, especially for reviews at transition between Key Stages, or if a significant change in needs has become evident. The litigation friend (formerly known as the guardian ad litem) for a child/young person currently subject to care proceedings. A person working with the pupil or school/college as a direct result of the EHC Plan, e.g. special needs teacher or assistant, advisory teacher, physiotherapist, speech and language therapist. The relevant social worker, in the case of a child/young person who is not looked after, but has further additional complex needs For young people in Year 9 and above, a member of the Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Service who should be ready to give advice on career progression, and/or professionals supporting preparation to adulthood, including social care and health. Where the child or young person is placed in the school or college by another local authority, a representative of that local authority. Where a transfer to another school or college is under discussion, a representative of the receiving institution. Where a parent has privately commissioned a report from one or more specialists, those persons, but after consultation with the parent, and with the parent meeting any associated expenses with attendance at the meeting. Any other person the headteacher or principal or local authority considers appropriate. 3.4 It is unlikely that all the relevant professionals will be able to attend all review meetings. It is helpful therefore, when inviting professionals from outside the school or college, to indicate the importance attached to their attendance and why they are being invited to this meeting. Schools and colleges are asked to stress that written advice is especially welcome from persons invited but unable to attend the meeting. If the attendance of a particular person is thought essential then that person should be consulted before fixing the date of the meeting.
time for the appropriate documentation to be collected and circulated and for parents to agree a mutually convenient time. 3.2 All professionals involved with a pupil should be invited to the annual review (and encouraged to provide a written report if appropriate). The following people must be invited to the annual review at least 2 weeks before the meeting date: parents and the young person; representatives from the school; an SEN Officer; health service representatives as appropriate; Local Authority (LA) social care representatives as appropriate. 3.3 In addition consideration should be given to inviting the following persons. The Educational Psychologist (EP) linked to the school or college, especially for reviews at transition between Key Stages, or if a significant change in needs has become evident. The litigation friend (formerly known as the guardian ad litem) for a child/young person currently subject to care proceedings. A person working with the pupil or school/college as a direct result of the EHC Plan, e.g. special needs teacher or assistant, advisory teacher, physiotherapist, speech and language therapist. The relevant social worker, in the case of a child/young person who is not looked after, but has further additional complex needs For young people in Year 9 and above, a member of the Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) Service who should be ready to give advice on career progression, and/or professionals supporting preparation to adulthood, including social care and health. Where the child or young person is placed in the school or college by another local authority, a representative of that local authority. Where a transfer to another school or college is under discussion, a representative of the receiving institution. Where a parent has privately commissioned a report from one or more specialists, those persons, but after consultation with the parent, and with the parent meeting any associated expenses with attendance at the meeting. Any other person the headteacher or principal or local authority considers appropriate. 3.4 It is unlikely that all the relevant professionals will be able to attend all review meetings. It is helpful therefore, when inviting professionals from outside the school or college, to indicate the importance attached to their attendance and why they are being invited to this meeting. Schools and colleges are asked to stress that written advice is especially welcome from persons invited but unable to attend the meeting. If the attendance of a particular person is thought essential then that person should be consulted before fixing the date of the meeting.
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