How to Effectively Write your EHCP Application - workshop

Do you feel daunted by the thought of applying for an EHCP?

There are so many laws and bits of legislation to wade through it can baffle and overwhelm any one of us!

The process is designed to be Parent and SENCo friendly - but the reality is different, we get it. We’re seasoned SEND parents and professionals ourselves, and we know all to well how overwhelming it can be.

That’s where our EHCP Day comes in…

Our highly regarded team of advocates will be at your disposal for a whole day to teach you all you need to know about:

• Education Law - the different pieces of legislation you need to know and where to find them
• Evidence - what constitutes evidence and why
• Assessments, diagnoses and reports - the relevance and importance of each
• The assessment process and your rights throughout
• How to hold the council accountable
• Appeals
• The Judicial Review process - when and why we may need to explore this
• Your mental health and wellbeing

Once we have explored all of this we will break for lunch and then we will get cracking on writing the application letter together! Our advocates will be on hand to assist you, answer your questions and provide all you need during this brilliant day of learning and support.

There will be activities to help keep you engaged and help you check your understanding throughout… Our sessions are always neurodivergent friendly and accessible.

Lunch and refreshments are included (as well as snacks!).

Ticket-holders will also get a complimentary goodie bag full of Sunshine merchandise worth £50!

SPACES ARE LIMITED TO 15. So early booking is recommended!

(The letters will be checked on the day IF they're complete and IF time allows. Anything requested of the advocates after the event will need to go through our advocacy service. Please see below what is included on the day)

You will need to bring:

• All of your evidence (in chronological order preferably, for ease)

• A laptop or electronic device to write the letter (please make sure it's charged up, so we're good to go!)

What you can expect from us:

• An introduction to the law surrounding EHCPs and the SEND Code of Practice

• Assistance in writing your request for an EHC needs assessment

• An information pack to take away with the slides from our presentation

• Refreshments, snacks and lunch

• A warm sunshine welcome

Agenda:

9:30am - Arrivals

10:00am - Workshop begins

12:00pm - Break

12:15pm - Activity

1:00pm - Lunch

2:00pm - Activity

2:45pm - EHC Needs Assessment letter writing commences

5:30pm - Conclude

6:00pm - Workshop Closes

If we feel you do not have enough evidence to request the EHC needs assessment at this stage, don't worry, we will advise you of next steps and help develop a draft request with you in preparation for when your evidence IS ready.

PLEASE NOTE: 1 TICKET PER ADULT.

*** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ BEFORE BOOKING ***

1 . YOUR APPLICATION - The letters produced during the workshop will be checked on the day IF they're complete and IF time allows. Anything requested of the advocates after the event will need to go through our advocacy service details of which can be found here: https://sunshine-support.org/advice-and-support/

2. THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT ONLY

3. LOCATION - This event takes place at our Sunshine Community Hub in Derby. It will not take place online due to the interactive nature of the event, and for GDPR purposes. Our Community Hub is spacious and airy, and has plenty of different seating options to ensure you feel comfortable.

4. FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS - We have plenty of tea, coffee and cold refreshments, and we always have some snacks on the go, too! There is also lunch provided at this all-day workshop.

5. PARKING - We have several allocated spaces directly outside. Alternatively, there is parking available on Aspen Drive, which surrounds the carpark of the buildings in which we are based. Please do not park in the spaces of other businesses, as you may get clamped.

6. NO CHILDREN - Whilst our hub is child-friendly please do not bring children to this event, as we are focused on adult-learning during this workshop.

7. ACCESS: Our event space is on the ground floor with wide access doors.