Trafford’s Independent Support Service

What is an EHCP?

From September 2014 Education, Health and Care Plans( EHC plans) will replace statements of special educational needs (SEN) and Learning Difficulties Assessments (LDA).

An EHC plan will be tailored to meet particular needs so each child or young persons plan will look different. The aim of the EHCP is to ensure that the child's views, feelings and aspirations are considered.

WHAT IS INDEPENDENT SUPPORT?

Independent Support is a DfE funded programme providing additional support to

young people and parents during the implementation of the SEND reforms.

It’s main aim is to support parents, children and young people aged 0 to 25 through the Special Educational needs and Disability (SEND) reforms.

Independent Support Trafford

Who we work with:

• Children and parents who are new to the EHC planning and needs assessment process.

• Young people and their parents who are new to the EHC planning and Needs assessment process.

OR

• Children and parents who are converting from a Statement to and EHC Plan

• Young people and their parents who are converting from an LDA to and EHC Plan

Our Service Mission Statement

We aim to:

Focus on high aspirations for the child or young person. Put the views, wishes and feelings of the child, young person and their

parents/carers first. Be family friendly. Be as convenient as possible. Be readily accessible. Have a person-centred approach. Have a good multi-agency working ethos. To be the single point of contact for the family or young person

throughout the process. Work closely with all key partners in the authority to ensure a joined up

support service.

THE TEAM

• Liz Stanley• Sammy Jo Hesketh• Julie Blinston• George Dake• Mark Nesbitt• Mohammed Bemat• Bradley Nesmejanow

• Currently recruiting for 5 more sessional workers.

Wide range of backgrounds, languages, Skills and Experiences.

The Referral Process