Your Child's EHCP Isn't Being Followed - Here's What to Do with Lauren Vermeulen - The Autism Mums Podcast | Lyssna här

If you've ever felt like your child's Education, Health and Care Plan isn't being properly implemented this episode is for you. In this episode, we're joined by specialist SEND teacher and advocate Lauren Vermeulen, founder of Victory-Us, to break down exactly what parents can do when a school isn't following an EHCP.

Biography

Lauren is the founder of Victory-us, an independent SEND Teacher - supporting, empowering and providing EOTAS to send children. Lauren has taught in a variety of schools and SEND provisions, leading emotional regulation, behaviour support trainings and PSHE. She has expertise in supporting children with bespoke and tailored learning and mental health support, to ensure children flourish on education otherwise than at school. She now supports children their families who can’t access school and need tailored support.

Key Takeaways

An EHCP is a legal document - the provision written into Section F must be delivered by the school
If you suspect the EHCP isn't being followed, your first step is to request a meeting with the SENCo and highlight specifically what is missing from Section F
Schools receive funding to implement the EHCP - if they say they don't have the resources, a cost of provision can be requested
If the issue isn't resolved, you can request an emergency annual review and involve the Local Authority
Section E (outcomes) should be reviewed at every annual review and should directly link to the provision in Section F - if they don't reflect your child's current needs, you can request amendments
An EHCP covers education, health, and care - if sensory needs, emotional regulation, or health provisions are being missed, that matters, even if your child appears to be meeting academic targets
You don't need to be an expert to advocate - you know your child best, and it is not your responsibility to spell out how provision should be delivered, that's the school's job
Free support is available via organisations like IPSEA if you need help navigating the process

Mentioned in This Episode

IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) — free legal advice for families: www.ipsea.org.uk

Connect with Lauren

Book a free 30 minute call with Lauren via the Calendly link on the bottom right-hand side of her website.

Website: www.victory-us.co.uk

Instagram: @victoryus.lv

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