How to change your child’s school place: (with and without an EHC plan)? | SEND Talk Podcast

Описание: Need to change your child’s school? Whether there's an EHC plan or not, this episode explains exactly what to do, from requesting changes to using the annual review or appealing.

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In this episode of the SEND Talk podcast, your host Vic Elizabeth Turnbull and SENDIASS adviser Laura Nardella explain exactly what to do if you want to change your child’s school place.

Whether your child has an EHC plan, is going through an EHC needs assessment, or doesn’t have a plan at all, this episode covers the different processes involved, the steps to take, and what to expect along the way.

You’ll find out:

• How to request to change your child’s school place when they don’t have an EHC plan
• How to request to change your child’s school place when they don’t have an EHC plan
• The process of changing school with an EHC plan (and why it’s not a quick fix)
• How to use the annual review to request a new school
• What to do if your child was told they’re “on the waiting list” for a specialist school
• When and how to appeal,  including what triggers your right to tribunal
• How to keep things moving when the process stalls

If you’re feeling confused or stuck, this episode breaks things down clearly so you can take confident next steps, no matter what stage you’re at.

Talking points in this episode

[00:00] Introduction to the Send Talk Podcast
[00:25] Overview of Changing School Places
[02:15] Changing Schools Without an EHC Plan
[06:32] Category Two Requests for Medical or Social Needs
[07:13] Changing Schools During an EHC Needs Assessment
[08:51] Changing Schools With an EHC Plan
[11:45] Requesting Changes Through the Annual Review Process
[21:29] Consultation Process and Next Steps
[27:50] Managing Expectations and Final Tips
[30:07] Conclusion and Contact Information

RESOURCES & FURTHER INFORMATION

• Manchester City Council school admissions page: https://www.manchester.gov.uk/admissi...

• Category 2 requests page via Manchester City Council:  https://www.manchester.gov.uk/info/70...

• SENDIASS Factsheet naming a school in Part I of an EHC plan: Read and download factsheet 48 from here:  https://www.iasmanchester.org/factshe...

• SENDIASS Tribunal guide to Part I appeals / placement appeals, Guide 44 , download here: https://www.iasmanchester.org/tribunals

• IPSEA website, case law on timescales to amend after annual review:  https://www.ipsea.org.uk/FAQs/annual-...


SENDIASS Manchester

Visit the SENDIASS Manchester website for further information, support, factsheets and our contact details if you want to reach out.  https://www.iasmanchester.org/

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