Educational Health Care Plan Appeal Support
"Empowering Families and Legal Teams Through Comprehensive EHCP Appeal Support"
Navigating the educational system and securing the right support for a child with special educational needs can be a challenging and often overwhelming journey. At Nellie Supports, we recognise the importance of ensuring that every child receives the education and care they deserve. That's why we offer our specialised service, Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) Appeal Support, as an integral part of the process, typically led by legal teams or families seeking legal representation. Our EHCP Appeal Support service is designed to provide comprehensive assistance to legal teams and families working towards EHCP appeals.
We understand that each child's needs are unique, and our approach is centered on creating tailored solutions that address these specific requirements. Through a rigorous process that includes a Social Care Needs Assessment, Personalised Care Planning, Professional Care Brokerage, and the creation of Court-Compliant Reports, we equip legal teams and families with the tools and evidence needed to advocate effectively during EHCP appeal hearings.
Independent Social Work Assessment: How we help with EHCP
Care Assessment
Our local Social Worker will meet with both the child and their legal guardians to complete a Care Act (2014) compliant care needs report to identify the child's current health, social and SEN needs, ensuring evidence for Sections B, C and D of Regulation 12 of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014.
Care Plan
Through discussions with care providers, family, and the young person or child, we create a personalised care plan to show how the identified needs from the care assessment will be best met. This creates evidence for sections E,F, and G of Regulation 12 of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014.
Costs Report
Our experienced team contacts local domiciliary, residential, and technological care providers to estimate potential costs related to meeting the care needs. This ensures that any tribunal has a clear understanding of the associated costs, and personal budgets can be agreed upon to meet these costs.
Court Compliant Summary Report
Our final report compiles all the evidence into clear sections, structured in accordance with Regulation 12 of the Special Educational Needs and Disability Regulations 2014. This ensures that there are clear summaries in a report that complies with FPR 25.
Therapeutic Assessment - A Person Centred Approach
At Nellie Supports, we go beyond the standard procedures to offer a truly caring and therapeutic assessment experience. We understand that dealing with special educational needs can be emotionally taxing for both the child and the family. That's why we've designed our assessment process to be as compassionate as it is comprehensive. Utilising a strengths-based approach, we focus not just on challenges but also on the innate skills and capabilities of your child, thereby nurturing a sense of self-worth and confidence during the evaluation.
Our methodology adheres to best practices in the field, ensuring that each assessment is not only sensitive to the individual needs of the child but also robust in its analytical rigor. This creates a nurturing environment in which the child feels safe, valued, and understood, making the assessment process a positive experience rather than a stressful ordeal.
But our commitment to care doesn’t end there. The assessments are followed by evidence-based, robust report writing, which serves as a critical tool for EHCP appeals. These reports are meticulously crafted to provide a comprehensive yet accessible understanding of the child's needs and strengths, making them invaluable resources for legal teams, educational authorities, and most importantly, families.
Our assessment process is a balanced blend of emotional care and analytical precision. We recognise the emotional weight carried by the families we assist and aim to make the journey toward securing an EHCP as smooth and stress-free as possible. Our strengths-based, evidence-backed approach ensures that every child is seen, heard, and understood, paving the way for a brighter, more supportive educational future.
CASE STUDY: Empowering Kimmie's Educational Journey Through Comprehensive EHCP Appeal Support
Kimmie is a 14-year-old girl living with cerebral palsy, supported in her daily life by her parents, Sandra and Keith. Despite their tireless advocacy for Kimmie's educational needs, they found themselves overwhelmed by the complexities of securing an appropriate Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) for her. The initial EHCP fell short, lacking essential services like specialised educational support and physical therapy that Kimmie critically needed. This prompted Sandra and Keith to seek external help, leading them to Nellie Supports and their comprehensive EHCP Appeal Support services. Upon engaging Nellie Supports, a caring and therapeutic Social Care Needs Assessment was conducted for Kimmie. The team employed a strengths-based approach that not only addressed her specific needs but also empowered her by recognising her unique capabilities. Feeling valued and understood, Kimmie found the assessment to be a positive experience, rather than an additional stressor in her life. Taking the assessment as the foundation, Nellie Supports leveraged their Professional Care Brokerage service to identify suitable educational and therapeutic resources from their extensive network. This allowed them to match Kimmie with the best programs and support tailored to her needs. The information gathered during this process was meticulously compiled into a robust, evidence-based, court-compliant report, offering Sandra and Keith the compelling evidence they needed for a successful EHCP appeal. Armed with this information, Sandra and Keith were able to successfully navigate the appeal process. Their revised EHCP now includes additional hours of specialised instruction and regular physical therapy sessions for Kimmie. This has transformed her educational experience, providing her with a more personalised and supportive environment. The unique element that sets Nellie Supports apart is their deeply caring approach, especially evident in the assessment process. This, combined with their expert guidance and robust report writing, has been invaluable to Sandra and Keith. They not only received the legal support they were seeking but also felt emotionally supported, making the intricate and often stressful journey of securing an appropriate EHCP for Kimmie much more manageable.
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Registered professionals giving you peace of mind
Experience peace of mind with our comprehensive social work services at Nellie Supports. Our team of registered and experienced professionals, is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support. From mental capacity assessments to a wide range of social work services such as EHCP appeals and life expectancy reports, our experts ensure accurate evaluations, personalised guidance, and the highest standards of practice.
