EHCPs

Students with EHCPS are.....................

About how many young people in the UK have an EHCP?

• 100,000

• 250,000

• 500,000

• 1,000,000

Answer explanation

Approximately 500,000 young people in the UK have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), Since 2016 this has increased by 50%

Which of the following are true?

• A student has to be academically behind to have an EHCP

• All students with an EHCP have a diagnosis

• A student with an EHCP does not have to follow the college's disciplinary policy

• We must provide all the educational provision in the EHCP

• The college must enrol anyone with an EHCP who wishes to study here

Which of the following are true?

• All students with EHCPs have behavioural problems?

• It is the whole college's responsibility to provide the educational support outlined in the plan

• All students with an EHCP are discussed at a risk assessment panel before enrolment

• If a young person with an EHCP has chosen to leave the college they are no longer our responsibility

What are the four areas of need as defined in an EHCP?

• 1. Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties

  3. Communication & Interaction,

  Behaviour

  2. Cognition & Learning

• Communication & Interaction

  Physical and Sensory

  1. Cognition & Learning

  3. Behaviour

• 1. Cognition & Learning

  3. Communication & Interaction

  Physical and Sensory

  1. Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties

• Behaviour

  Physical and Sensory

  1. Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties

  3. Cognition & Learning

What is the primary focus of the 'Cognition & Learning' area in an EHCP?

• Improving physical health

• Enhancing academic skills

• Developing social skills

• Managing emotional well-being

How does the 'Physical and Sensory' area of need support students with an EHCP?

• By providing emotional counseling

• By offering speech therapy

• By addressing mobility and sensory challenges

• By enhancing cognitive abilities

What kind of support is essential for a student with an EHCP

• Exams Access Arrangements

• A support worker in the classroom

• A support worker in all sessions

• Anything they want

• None of these

What is the role of the 'Social, Emotional and Mental Health difficulties' area in an EHCP?

• To enhance physical fitness

• To support emotional and behavioral development

• To improve academic performance

• To provide sensory integration

A autistic student is most likely to have difficulties in which of the following areas

• Social Emotional Mental Health

• Cognition and Learning

• Physical and Sensory

• Communication and Interaction