Sen Parent Power: Navigating The Ehcp Process

Navigate the SEN and EHCP System with Confidence: Advocate for your Childs right to an education

What you'll learn

Understand the EHCP process from start to finish, including key legal rights and statutory timelines.

Recognise the importance of gathering, organising, and presenting evidence to strengthen your child’s case.

Learn how to prepare effectively for mediation and tribunals, knowing when each option is most appropriate.

Identify the differences between school refusal, EBSA, and truancy, and understand your rights around attendance and exclusions.

Learn practical strategies for staying organised – from documentation and trackers to managing deadlines and meetings.

Build the confidence to approach the SEN process calmly, factually, and persistently, ensuring your child receives the support they deserve.

Strengthen advocacy skills to hold schools and Local Authorities accountable while maintaining focus on your child’s needs.

Requirements

No experience is required for this course

Description

Navigate the SEN & EHCP System with ConfidenceThe Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process is supposed to secure the right support for your child – but for many parents, it feels like an endless battle. Meetings, forms, delays, refusals, jargon, and confusion… all while you’re just trying to get your child the help they not only need, but are legally entitled to.This course was created to change that.Why This Course ExistsWhen I started my own EHCP journey, I had no idea just how overwhelming it would be. What should have been a straightforward process became a two-and-a-half-year battle. I was lied to, misled, and gaslit by teachers and the Local Authority. Every step felt like pushing against a system designed to exhaust me into giving up.I ended up burnt out, depressed, and frustrated – and I don’t want other parents to go through the same.This course is everything I wish I had known at the start. It’s designed to make your journey simpler, less stressful, and a lot quicker than mine.What You’ll LearnThis course will guide you through every stage of the SEN and EHCP process, giving you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to advocate for your child effectively. You’ll learn how to:Understand the EHCP process from start to finish – what’s involved, what strong plans look like, and what your child is legally entitled to.Gather and organise evidence – the backbone of any strong case. Learn what to collect, how to present it, and how to use it strategically.Stay one step ahead of the Local Authority – understanding their obligations, spotting delays, and holding them accountable.Handle school refusal, exclusions, and reduced timetables – know your rights and how to challenge unfair or unlawful practices.Explore alternatives like EOTAS – when school placements fail, learn how to evidence and request education other than at school.Request and manage personal budgets – take control over your child’s support and tailor it to their needs.Prepare for mediation and tribunals – understand when to mediate, how to prepare, and what to expect if you need to appeal.Make the most of annual reviews – how to prepare, what evidence to bring, and how to challenge cuts or downgrades.Advocate with confidence – ask the hard questions, hold people accountable, and ensure your child’s voice is heard.Why This MattersThe truth is, the system isn’t built to find the best for your child – it’s built to find the cheapest and easiest provision. That means it’s down to you to push, question, and advocate.But you don’t have to do it alone or figure it out the hard way. With the right knowledge and preparation, you can approach this process strategically instead of emotionally, and you can make real progress for your child without burning yourself out.Who This Course Is ForParents and carers of children with special educational needs (SEN).Families who are considering or already in the EHCP process.Anyone struggling with school refusals, exclusions, or lack of support.Parents who feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or unsure where to turn next.The OutcomeBy the end of this course, you’ll feel more organised, informed, and empowered. You’ll know how to stand your ground, how to push back when things aren’t right, and how to use the law and your evidence to make sure your child thrives in education.This isn’t just about getting an EHCP – it’s about getting the right one. The one that reflects your child’s true needs and sets them up for success.Final WordI know how hard this journey can be. I’ve lived it. And I created this course so that no parent has to go through what I went through – years of stress, exhaustion, and endless fighting.Let me help you make your journey quicker, calmer, and more effective. Because your child deserves nothing less than the right support – and you deserve to get it without losing yourself in the process.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Glossary of SEN Terms

Lecture 3 What is SEN and Special Educational Provision

Section 2: SEN Support in Schools

Lecture 4 SEN Support Explained

Lecture 5 Starting SEN Support – The SEN Plan

Lecture 6 If the School Refuses SEN Support

Lecture 7 Top-10-Mistakes-Schools-Make-with-SEN-Support-And-How-Parents-Can-Spot-Them

Section 3: The Graduated Approach

Lecture 8 The APDR Cycle (Assess, Plan, Do, Review)

Lecture 9 How-to-Use-Your-Parent-Graduated-Approach-Tracker

Lecture 10 Understanding-Needs-and-Planning-Inclusive-SEN-Provisions

Section 4: Identifying and Evidencing Needs

Lecture 11 What-Counts-as-a-Need-Understanding-and-Evidencing-Your-Childs-Needs

Lecture 12 Understanding the Roles of Professionals in the SEN and EHCP Process

Lecture 13 Inclusive-Provision-What-to-Ask-for-in-a-SEN-Plan

Section 5: When SEN Support Isn’t Enough

Lecture 14 Signs SEN Support Has Reached Its Limit

Lecture 15 SEN-Support-vs-EHCP-Understanding-the-Difference

Lecture 16 SEN-Support-Plan-vs-EHCP-Understanding-the-Process-and-Knowing-When-to-Apply

Lecture 17 Recognising-the-Signs-and-Knowing-When-to-Apply-for-an-EHCP

Section 6: Requesting an EHCP Assessment

Lecture 18 Requesting-an-Education-Health-and-Care-Needs-Assessment

Lecture 19 Checklist-for-Apply-for-EHCP-Needs-Assessment

Section 7: The EHCP - Evidence, Drafts and Finalising

Lecture 20 Gathering Evidence for the EHCP

Lecture 21 EHCP_Evidence_Review_Template

Lecture 22 The EHCP Timeline – What Happens and When

Lecture 23 EHCP Section-by-Section

Lecture 24 Language That Strengthens an EHCP

Lecture 25 Applying a Trauma-Informed Lens to Strengthen Your Case

Section 8: Decision-Making and Handling Resistance

Lecture 26 Who-Decides: Understanding-Decision-Making-in-the-EHCP-Needs-Assessment

Lecture 27 Handling-Resistance-from-School-or-Local-Authority-A-Parents-Honest-Guide

Lecture 28 Parent-Advocacy-Toolkit-Communicating-Effectively-and-Knowing-Your-Rights

Lecture 29 Your Legal Rights in the SEN and EHCP Process

Lecture 30 EHCP Mediation

Section 9: Tribunal - What You Need To Know

Lecture 31 Gathering Evidence – Strengthening Your Case While Waiting for Your Tribunal

Lecture 32 Appealing and Tribunal – What to Expect

Lecture 33 The Working Document – What It Is and Why It Matters

Lecture 34 On the Day of Tribunal – What to Expect

Lecture 35 Practical Preparation for Tribunal Day – Quick Tips

Section 10: Additional Topics

Lecture 36 School Refusal, Attendance and Exclusions: Your Rights

Lecture 37 EOTAS (Education Other Than At School)

Lecture 38 Personal Budgets in EHCPs: Taking Control of Your Child’s Support

Lecture 39 Understanding Annual Reviews of an EHCP

Section 11: Final Thoughts

Lecture 40 Course Summary

Lecture 41 This process can be stressful….sit back and enjoy this hypnotherapy session

Parents and carers of children with special educational needs (SEN) who are navigating the EHCP process.,Families who are struggling to get the right support from schools or Local Authorities.,Families wanting to understand their legal rights, statutory timelines, and how to hold professionals accountable.,Parents who want practical tools – trackers, evidence strategies, and advocacy skills – to stay organised and in control.,Those advocating for their Childs right to an education who feel overwhelmed, confused and unprepared