Preparation for Adulthood - Young People’s Participation (including EHCP’s) 24/25

Target group

This session is for anyone who is involved in Education and Health Care Planning (EHCP) with young people e.g. SENCO’s, Education Psychologist, Virtual School, Early Help and Family support workers, Youth workers, Personal Advisers, Social workers, Independent Reviewing Officers, Health professionals, Sutton Parent/Carer Forum (SPCF).

It also applies to senior managers who are reviewing planning processes and practice.
Level 3-5 SEND competency framework

Aims

The aims of this session are:

• To have an introduction to young people’s participation and co-production at the individual, organisational and strategic levels;
• To have an overview on how to support young people to have a voice;
• To have an introduction on EHC planning and young people’s participation – with a focus on the year 9 review and review thereafter.

Learning objectives

At the end of this course participants will have:

• An improved knowledge and understanding about the statutory duties that apply to promoting young people’s participation in preparing for adulthood;
• An increased understanding on approaches to more effectively support young people to have a voice and be actively involved in EHC planning, and the review process.