Question 1

What is an EHCP?

Accepted Answer

An EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) is a legally binding document for children and young people aged 0-25 with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in England. It describes a child's needs across education, health, and social care, and sets out the specific support they must receive. Unlike SEN Support, an EHCP is enforceable — the local authority must provide what it specifies. The process to obtain one involves a formal request, a 6-week decision period, needs assessment, and a 20-week timeline to finalise the plan.

Question 2

How do I apply for DLA for my child?

Accepted Answer

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children is a UK benefit for children under 16 who need extra help or supervision due to a physical or mental disability. You apply by completing the DLA1 Child form, which asks about your child's care needs during the day and night, and any mobility difficulties. The form is long (around 40 pages) and the key is describing your child's worst days with specific examples. Evidence from professionals (paediatricians, OTs, school SENCOs) strengthens your claim. JakTrack helps by tracking daily care needs, sleep interventions, and meal support so you have concrete evidence ready when you apply.

Question 3

What evidence do I need for an EHCP application?

Accepted Answer

For an EHCP needs assessment request, you need evidence showing your child has special educational needs that cannot be met through SEN Support alone. This includes: professional reports (educational psychologist, speech and language therapist, occupational therapist, paediatrician), school records (IEPs, SEN Support plans, progress data), your own observations of daily challenges, and evidence of what support has been tried and why it isn't sufficient. A daily diary tracking behaviour, sleep, meals, and incidents provides powerful parent evidence that complements professional reports. The more specific and dated your evidence, the stronger your case.

Question 4

What is JakTrack and who is it for?

Accepted Answer

JakTrack is a web application designed for UK families navigating the SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) system. It serves parents, grandparents, foster carers, and kinship carers of children with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, learning disabilities, and other additional needs. JakTrack combines three functions: guiding families through SEND processes (EHCPs, DLA, annual reviews) in plain English, capturing daily evidence (sleep, meals, behaviour) through quick AI-assisted logging, and surfacing patterns and insights so families are prepared for meetings and reviews. It's built by a SEND parent in the UK.

Question 5

What is the difference between SEN Support and an EHCP?

Accepted Answer

SEN Support is the first level of additional help a school provides for children with special educational needs. It's managed by the school's SENCO and doesn't require a formal plan from the local authority. An EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) is a higher level of legally binding support for children whose needs can't be met through SEN Support alone. The key difference is enforcement: SEN Support is at the school's discretion, while an EHCP legally requires the local authority to provide the specified support, including named placements, therapies, and resources. If your child isn't making progress on SEN Support despite interventions, that's often the trigger to request an EHCP needs assessment.

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