West Berkshire SENDIASS

07/09/2025

📝 Does Your Child’s EHCP Work for Them? 📝

🟢 This document details how to check whether your EHCP is doing what it should - meeting their needs, supporting their progress, and including the right provision.

💭 It guides you through questions like:
🟢 Are all your child’s needs clearly identified?
🟢 Are the outcomes realistic and measurable?
🟢 Is the support described specific and detailed?
🟢 Is the named placement suitable?
🟢 Are health and social care needs properly included?

💡 It also includes tips on what to look for and how to spot vague or unclear wording that may need to be changed.

📑 Find our 'Checking Your EHCP: Does It Work For You?' downloadable factsheet here 👉https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/WB-Checking-your-EHCP-Does-it-work-for-you.pdf

06/09/2025

📋 EHCP Essentials: What Must Be Included 📋

🔴 It's essential to ensure your child's EHCP is tailored to their unique needs. A well-crafted EHCP outlines the support your child requires across education, health, and social care.

💡 Tips for Reviewing: 💡
🔴 Look for specific language, avoiding vague terms.
🔴 Ensure each need in Section B has a corresponding provision in Section F.​
🔴 Verify that the outcomes are realistic and measurable.​
🔴 Check that the educational placement is appropriate and agreed upon.​
🔴 Ensure that health and social care provisions are detailed and feasible.​
🔴 Confirm that a personal budget is clearly outlined, if applicable.

📑 Find our detailed 'Checking your EHCP: What Must Be Included' factsheet here 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/WB-Checking-your-EHCP-What-must-be-included.pdf

05/09/2025

📝 Is Your Child’s EHCP Clear Enough? 📝

🟢 Not sure if your child’s EHCP has all the right details? Our guide walks you through what to look for, so you can make sure the plan is clear, specific, and truly meets your child’s needs. This is a really useful resource for making sure your child’s support is properly defined and can be delivered consistently.

📑 You can check out the full guide here 👉https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/WB-Checking-your-EHCP-Specificity.pdf

04/09/2025

🔍 Did you know... 🔍

🟢 One of the most frequently asked questions on our website is: "My child is quiet and compliant at school, but they 'explode' when they get home. What should I do?"

🟢 If this sounds familiar, check out our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page for detailed advice on how to support your child/young person. Find it here 👉 https://westberkssendiass.info/frequently-asked...

📑 For more guidance, be sure to read our Masking Factsheet, which outlines strategies you and the school can try in the first instance. Access it here 👉https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/WB-Masking-in-School.pdf

04/09/2025

Building for the Future runs a Saturday Club for autistic children at its base at Our House, in Toutley Road, Emmbrook, Wokingham.
The sessions during the autumn on Saturdays September 13 and 22, October 11, November 8 & 12 and December 13, from 3pm to 5pm.
There is no need to book, just turn up.
If you have any questions, email nicki@btft.org.uk or call 07925 692277.

03/09/2025

💬 Getting in touch with us is simple—check out the details below! 💬

Opening Hours:
🕘 9am - 5pm
📅 Monday - Friday

🟠 The fastest way to contact us is through our website. Simply fill out our referral form here: https://westberkssendiass.info/home/contact-us/

🟢 If you reach out to us via email or phone you'll add you to our waiting list - We will get back to you as soon as possible.

🔵Due to an increase in demand, we aim to respond within 5 working days.

🟣We recommend having a look at our website for a fantastic range of webinars and factsheets which may provide you with further information. 👉https://westberkssendiass.info/information-and-resources-2/

🌟 Thank you for your patience! 🌟

02/09/2025

🌿🌱We've still got lots of activities happening before the end of the school holidays - join us Mortimer Library for these fun events! 🌳🌼

🦁Hand animal craft, Monday 1 September, 2-4:30pm
🧩Duplo and Playmat session, Thursday 2 September, 2-4:30pm
📘Lego Club, Saturday 6 September, 10:30am-12pm

For more information: 0118 933 2882 | mortimerlibrary@westberks.gov.uk

02/09/2025

We've updated our 'Back to school' online hub with new resources for this year 👇

If you're a parent or carer of a child with SEND, our hub is full of useful legal guides and resources to help you navigate the start of a new school year. From what to do if your child doesn't have a school place, to transport and exclusions, we cover a range of topics all in one easy place.

🔗 Explore the hub here: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/pages/category/back-to-school-hub

Plus, join our free 'Back to school' webinar this Wednesday (27 August). Places are still available, or you can request the recording if you can't make it live: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/join-our-free-webinar-back-to-school

02/09/2025

02/09/2025

📘 Appealing a Refusal to Issue an EHCP: What You Need to Know 📘

🟢 If your child has undergone an Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment and the Local Authority has decided not to issue an EHCP, it can be disheartening. However, you have the right to appeal this decision.

🟢 Seeking support and understanding your rights can make a significant difference in securing the appropriate support for your child.

📑 Please find our 'Appealing a Refusal to Issue Decision' factsheet here 👉https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/WB-Appealing-a-Refusal-to-Issue-Decision-2024.pdf

01/09/2025

Assess 🔍→ Plan ✏️→ Do ✔️→ Review 🔁

🟢 Whether you're a parent, carer, or professional, understanding The Graduated Approach can make a real difference.

🟢 This simple 4-step cycle helps ensure children and young people with special educational needs get the right support at the right time.

📑 You can download 'The Graduated Approach' factsheet here 👉https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/The-Graduated-Approach.pdf

01/09/2025

📚 Wondering what an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is and whether your child might need one? 📚

🟢 This guide gives you a clear overview, so you feel more confident about the steps ahead - and your rights throughout the process. It includes what an EHCP is, how the process works, who’s involved, and what support your child could receive.

📑 You can find our EHCPs Summary factsheet here 👉https://westberkssendiass.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/WB-EHCPs-Summary.pdf