If your child or you as a young person need additional support, this section will help. It provides information, support, and guidance to help you apply for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
To request an EHC needs assessment, or view updates in relation to your request, please visit the Derbyshire County Council EHC Hub.
Take a look at the following links that include videos and podcasts to help you:
What if I disagree with the decision?
The local authority may decide a child or young person should or should not have an EHC assessment plan. You have the right to appeal if you disagree with the local authorities decision. You also have the right to appeal if you disagree with the contents of an EHC assessment plan.
The local authority will involve you in the process when creating an EHC Plan. You can raise issues at any point during discussions. If you or the local authority still cannot agree, a decision letter will tell you how you can appeal. The local authority will give you contact details for the mediation service. The local authority will also give you contact details for the Special Educational Needs and Disability Tribunal (SENDIST).
If you are not happy with the process, the local authority will tell you how to complain. SENDIST will also tell you how to apply for a tribunal. SENDIST is an independent body. SENDIST listens to parents' and carers' appeals against the decisions made on statutory assessments by the local authority.
For impartial information and advice please visit:
Derbyshire Information, Advice and Support Service for SEND (DIASS)