How to check a draft Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs) are a key tool in ensuring young people with SEND get the right support in education. This free interactive workshop is designed to help parents and carers understand what makes an EHCP effective, how to engage in the process, and how to advocate for their child’s needs.

Who it is for

This session is most relevant for parents and carers who are either new to the EHCP process or have a draft EHCP for their child.

What to expect

From our workshops, you can expect:

• step-by-step guide to EHCPs and the key components that make them effective
• how to request amendments and ensure the plan reflects your child’s specific needs
• guidance on working with professionals, including schools and local authorities, to get the best outcomes
• the opportunity to ask questions and hear real-life examples from other parents

Session details

This is a two-hour online interactive workshop with discussion and practical exercises.

Takeaway

By the end of the session, parents and carers will feel more confident in reviewing their child’s EHCP and advocating for the right support.

Book your place

Book at one of the following dates:

• Book on Tuesday 30 September 2025 (6-8pm)- Online 

If you would like us to deliver this workshop at your setting or parent support group, please complete the:

SENDIASS Training Request Form

If you have any further questions about our workshops, contact:

• SENDIASSTraining@worcestershire.gov.uk 

Further information

SENDIASS workshops are delivered in partnership with Learning Services Worcestershire.

Most of our workshops are subsidised by the Department for Education (DfE). They require us to collect information from learners to monitor how we use the funding they give us. After booking, you will need to provide extra enrolment data. We only collect necessary information and use it in line with the Worcestershire Learning Services privacy notice. Without this information, we may not be able to offer you a place. Your cooperation helps us to continue to provide our workshops for free, thank you.