Time: 9.30am - 12.00pm
This course is being delivered online, and a recording will be available for up to 30 days after the event has ended.
Fees
Member - £99
Non-Member - £149
Facilitator - Philip Wood - Principal Associate, Browne Jacobson
This course will provide participants with an overview of the EHCP consultation and amendment process, including the responsibilities of both schools and local authorities as part of that process.
The course will look at the legal framework surrounding EHCPs and will consider:
• what makes an EHCP effective;
• what a placement consultation should look like; and
• how unlawful or unreasonable decisions can be challenged.
Throughout the course, participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussions and will receive practical guidance on how to navigate the EHCP minefield.
Aims
By the end of the session participants will:
• Understand the requirements for specificity in Education, Health and Care Plans;
• Be clear on the legal timescales relating to EHCP consultations and amendments;
• Be able to prepare a robust response to consultation; and
• Be able to confidently challenge unlawful or unreasonable decision making.
Senior leaders, SENDCos, aspiring leaders and/or those with involvement in SEND decision making.
Comments from members who attended the course in May 2025.
"Fascinating to understand the law behind decisions and feel empowered moving forward with contact with our LA" - Claire Sadler, Middleton Primary, Nottingham
"It was a great session to sign up as I am new SENCo in September covering a maternity post" - Juliette Frampton, Atlantic Academy Portland
"Fab and just what I hoped to get from this session" - Beaumont Hill Academy, Durham
"Very informative" - Paul Provins, Middle Leader - Inspire Acadaemy, Chatham
"Very valuable" - SENCo - Milton Road Primary School, Cambridge
"Very useful" - Shaw Primary Academy, Basildon
Facilitator
Philip Wood
Philip is a principal associate advising schools and academies. He is known for his breadth of experience across the key issues that education institutions face, including admissions, SEND, exclusions and discrimination.
Philip regularly advises on complaints and exclusions that have Equality Act implications across the full range of protected characteristics including sex, race, gender reassignment, religion, and disability.