While our schools and colleges are on their summer break now, Suffolk County Council is continuing to work to support our children and young people with Additional needs.
See what support is available
Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments
Some children and young people may require a formal assessment of their Education, Health and Care needs - an EHCNA. This may lead to the issuing of an EHC Plan.
Education, Health & Care Plans (EHC Plans or EHCPs)
An Education, Health & Care Plan is a legal document issued following an education, health and care needs assessment which specifies the support that is necessary...
SEND Family Services
The Family Services Teams work to support children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), their families and the education settings they attend.
Annual or EHCP Reviews
If your child has an Education, Health and Care Plan, this should be reviewed at least annually.
Transition Reviews
From Year 9, annual reviews of EHC plans should include a focus on preparing for adulthood.
Education Personal Budgets
A personal budget is an amount of money that is identified to deliver all or some of the provision set out in a child’s Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan.