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EHCP caseworker

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PonderingPanda · 12/06/2019 18:26

Can anyone tell me what is the role of the caseworker during the EHCP process.

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PonderingPanda · 15/06/2019 19:52

Many thanks.

Are you a Caseworker?

My EHCP was denied again and when questioned as to why my Caseworker started apologising that she hadn't cross referenced reports.

Even if she failed in her role, would that have an affect on the Panel because surely they should be reviewing the evidence themselves

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Catwoman1985 · 15/06/2019 19:37

Sorry for the delay. Yes that’s right though to be honest I micromanage the entire process for this and leave absolutely nothing to chance.

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PonderingPanda · 14/06/2019 09:01

Many thanks. So they are key to ensuring all the information is gathered and presented to the Panel correctly?

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Catwoman1985 · 13/06/2019 08:52

The caseworker is the one who draws together the assessments and writes the draft EHCP then makes changes and finalises it. In most Local Authorities, here is an EHCP panel who make the decision a) whether to assess for an EHCP and if so which assessments are needed and b) whether to then grant an ehcp once assessments are complete.It is usually managers in my experience who decide which funding to award. The caseworker is the one relaying all this to you and drawing things together. I find they are good people to keep regular contact with.