Experiences of querying aspects of LA EP advice?

[Dowellif]

In an EHC assessment the LA EP has produced advice based on secondary analysis of recent substantive assessments undertaken by two other Psychs.

The LA EP's formulation is a selective cut and paste from these reports, but there are significant omissions around the description of needs, and some of the outcomes and provisions do not sit comfortably with DC's expressed wishes.

I have dropped the EP a polite and measured note seeking to get omissions corrected and asking for rationale for the inclusion of elements that other Psychs had reflected that DC would find stigmatising. I have heard nothing back.

I note the BPS guidelines for the preparation of EP advice to support EHC assessments place an emphasis on transparency, collaboration with children/families, and triangulation with other available Psych advice.

Has anyone worked through issues with advice successfully? How did you do it?

The selectiveness of the report will be easier to challenge, although doesn’t necessarily mean it will be changed, the report may be used as is and the LA may force you to appeal. If the EP is ignoring you email the LA.

The other part of your complaint is impossible to comment on as there’s not enough information (that doesn’t mean you have to post more), but from the limited information that may be harder to get amended.