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1. Education, health and care plan (EHCP)

   What is an EHCP? An Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is a legally binding document in England that outlines the special educational, health, and social care needs of a child or young person aged 0 - 25. An EHC Plan will include: • The…

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2. Short breaks

   Short Breaks are for children and young people with disabilities to spend time away from home to give parents a break from caring. There are different kinds of Short Breaks available depending on the needs your child.  This page is in the process of being…

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3. Havering SEND Information Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS)

   Havering SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service) work at arm’s length from the Local Authority and provides free, impartial and confidential information, advice and support on SEND matters relating to education, health and social care. We offer support to Havering parents'/carers'…

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4. Carers' assessments

   If you care for someone, you can have an assessment to see what might help make your life easier. This is called a carer's assessment. It might recommend things like: someone to take over caring so you can take a break gym membership and exercise…

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5. Parenting Offer

   Havering run a range of sessions for parents to help them in a variety of ways to help with different challenges they may face with their children.  Please see below for the different ones we have on offer.

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6. The Havering Empowering Parents Empowering Communities (EPEC) Hub

   The Havering Empowering Parents Empowering Communities (EPEC) Hub offers accredited courses for parents and carers. Designed by the NHS Centre for Parents and Children, the hub offers high-quality content; which is supervised by the local EPEC Hub Co-ordinator and quality assured by a National EPEC…

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7. Transport - getting around

   Home to School Travel Assistance UPDATE June 2025 Although the deadline date for the travel assistance application was Friday 23 May 2025, we are still accepting in-year applications, which can be submitted anytime during the year.  Please note that applications submitted very late may cause a…

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8. Travelling independently with the travel training programme

   Our travel training programme helps young people with disabilities, special educational needs or additional needs gain the confidence and skills to travel safely and independently. “This is a fantastic course that Havering should use more. Independence for our son has and always will be a…

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9. Money matters

   There are a number of benefits you may apply for if you care for a child with SEND. Whether you are eligible and how much you receive will depend on your family’s individual circumstances. This may include your income, your caring responsibilities, and your child’s…

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