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In England, more than half a million children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities are provided with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). This accessible, illustrated handbook acts as a guide through all the stages of making an ECHP, equipping the reader with the information needed to ensure it provides clear guidance and support for the child or young person's education journey. The author provides some useful legal background into the history of EHCPs and the local authority's role in the process, outlining strategies to help families to maintain the plan's relevance and advocate for their rights with the aim to promote more effective collaboration between parents and support teams.
About the author
EKATERINA HARRISON is a solicitor qualified to practise law in England and Wales. As an autistic woman and a mother to three neurodivergent children, she brings a unique perspective to her writing on special needs and legal entitlements. Her expertise in education law has developed through advocacy work for her children's needs and volunteering with the charity SOS!SEN.
Summary
The EHCP Handbook: How to Make an Effective Education Health and Care Plan: A Guide for Parents and Carers is an accessible, illustrated handbook for parents and carers but is also relevant to professionals in education and social care. The book acts as a guide through all the stages of making an ECHP.
