- The views of the family and child – We call this the Family Conversation Record for Statutory EHC Assessment
- Information from the School– attainment, progress, attendance, special educational needs, support and interventions with outcomes, additional support needed and expected outcomes
- Medical Questionnaire / Consent Form
- Any professional reports. An education psychology assessment is essential
If a request comes without the school information then a decision to assess cannot be made.
Parents, Carers or Young people themselves may also request an EHCP assessment by contacting the SEN Assessment Team (StART). Their email address is sen@solihull.gov.uk, telephone 0121 704 6690. A request form is available and should be returned to StART at Elmwood Place, 37 Burtons Way, Smiths Wood, Solihull B36 0UG. It is recommended that before making such an application for an EHCP assessment, the issues should be discussed with the special needs co-ordinator (SENCO) at the setting the pupil attends. Remember we cannot make a decision without clear evidence of needs.
If we decide not to assess then we will explain why we have made that decision and tell you about other available support.
If we do decide to assess, the Guide to the EHC Assessment Process will show you what will happen.
Advice, Information and Support for parents/carers and young people
Solihull SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disability Information Advice and Support) are here to support children and young people with SEND and their parents/carers.
Our aim is to enable children and young people and their parents/carers to make informed decisions about their child’s education. Information, advice and support for children and young people with SEND and their parents/carers will be impartial. The service is free to access, confidential and provides accurate, comprehensive, understandable information.
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