We've been advised by a psychologist that we should apply for an EHCP particularly for secondary transfer (DS is Y3 with ASD diagnosis). I'd thought about applying for an EHCP even tho school said DS was too able to qualify for help.... but I've not given the secondary transfer much thought - obviously! I've tried to work out what happens from our LA website, but I can't find anything as usual the local offer is terrible.
From what I can tell it seems that if by then DS has an EHCP, we would express a preference for a school as part of the Year 6 EHCP review. If the school and LA accept our request, then the placement will be listed in DS' statement then the school have to accept him. Have I got this about right?
What sort of help might DS get? Is it worth doing? What sort of time of year does the review happen in relation to the normal school application process? In practice how easy is it to name a placement? Is it best to visit places and discuss admissions with the SENCO or do the LA do all that for us? Any tips?
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tartanterror · 12/10/2016 21:44
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