The EHC Multi Agency Panel consists of officers from Education, Social Care and Health and includes representatives from schools. The panel undertakes joint decision making in order to deliver better outcomes for children and young people with SEND and their families.
The EHC Multi Agency Panel considers:
- whether to carry out an assessment when a request for an Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment is made
- whether to issue an Education, Health and Care Plan (following an EHCNA)
- requests for changes in educational placement
- requests for a personal budget
The panel may also be asked to consider other complex circumstances requiring multi-agency input in the decision-making process.