In this episode of Raising Confident Kids with SEN, Sarah delves into the crucial topic of preparing for the annual review of an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Whether you're approaching your child's first review or looking to better understand this essential process, host Sarah Billingham is here to guide you through every step. This episode addresses key concerns and provides insights to help you navigate the review with confidence, ensuring the continued support your child needs and deserves. Join Sarah as she unpacks the intricacies of EHCP annual reviews and shares practical advice on how to prepare for it. She also tackles the common fears that come up during the assessment process. Don't miss this opportunity to empower yourself with knowledge and strategies that can make a real difference in your child's educational journey.

Here are the Highlights:

00:00 Parents may find school meetings daunting.

03:50 Prepare for your annual review to maximise your impact.

08:30 Make sure you take meeting notes to ensure nothing important is forgotten.

09:38 Prepare questions in advance for more efficiency.

15:32 Review, update, and request changes for interventions.

17:46 Ensure parental concerns are addressed and the time is managed effectively.

21:27 EHCP progress should be sustained and the support given to your child should be thorough.

23:42 Your local authority must respond to the EHCP requests.

About Sarah Billingham:

Sarah Billingham is a specialist speech and language teacher with a focus on emotional regulation. Her service, Confident Kids, equips parents, carers and practitioners with expert knowledge and the practical tools they need through training, coaching and group programmes. 

Becoming a parent changed Sarah’s perspective on parenting and early childhood development and deepened her interest in understanding the regulation needs of both children and their families. 

Qualifying in 2004, she initially worked in mainstream primary education and went on to lead a specialist speech and language resource base. She worked as Assistant Headteacher at a specialist SLCN school for five years and went on to lead their independent multidisciplinary assessment service until December 2021. 

Sarah was a committee member of NAPLIC (National Association of Professionals Supporting Language and Communication Development) for five years. She is a Regional Makaton Tutor. 

Connect with Sarah:

Website -  https://www.confidentkids.co/

Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/confidentkids.co

FB community -  https://www.facebook.com/groups/ConfidentTransitions

Instagram @confidentkids.co

Email sarah@confidentkids.co

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