SEN Assessment & Review Service
The Special Educational Needs (SEN) service works with:
- families of children and young people
- schools
- other agencies
We help children and young people with SEN maximise their education and achievements.
Who is the service for?
- Children and young people up to 25 years old with SEN and their families who live in Harrow
- Children with SEN who are looked after by the London Borough of Harrow
- Those with SEN who cannot be reasonably provided for by their educational setting
What we do
- The statutory process for an Education, Health and Care (EHC) needs assessment
- Monitor and review Education, Health and Care plans
- Authorise transport requests for children and young people with special education needs
How can I request an assessment?
We recommend that you make requests through a professional such as a:
- teacher
- Special Needs Coordinator/Inclusion Manager
- doctor
- healthcare worker
- social worker
However, to make the request yourself email senassessment.reviewservice@harrow.gov.uk
If you are a professional and need the forms to make a referral, email senassessment.reviewservice@harrow.gov.uk
What is an Education and Health Care (EHC) Needs Assessment?
Sometimes a pupil needs specialist support that's not available within the educational setting. In such circumstances a request for an EHC needs assessment can be made. This assessment could lead to your child getting an EHC plan.
Very few children and young people need an EHC needs assessment as per the Special Educational Needs Code of Practice 2015. This is a detailed assessment which looks at their needs in education, health and care.
What should I do if I think my child has special educational needs?
If your child is not at school, or an early years setting, you can get advice from your doctor or health and social care professional.
If your child is at an education setting speak to their teacher, or the Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO). They will explain how they are supporting your child.
Who can request an Education and Health Care (EHC) Needs Assessment?
- The child’s/young person’s parents
- A young person if over the age of 16 (or somebody on their behalf)
- A person acting on behalf of an early years setting, school, or post-16 institution. This should be with the knowledge and agreement of the parent or young person.
- Others who work with the pupil can also tell the local authority if they think an assessment is needed. This could be your doctor, health or social care professional.
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