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EHCP Health & Social Care (H & F): What Good Looks Like

Examples of strong sections H & F, evidence checklists, and annual review timing.

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Step by step

  1. Step 1

    Map needs -> outcomes -> provision with clear, specific wording.

  2. Step 2

    Evidence frequency, duration, and who delivers each provision.

  3. Step 3

    Include health provisions that are 'reasonably required'.

  4. Step 4

    Include social care under S2 CSDPA and Care Act where relevant.

  5. Step 5

    Use annual review to tighten vague wording and add new evidence.

Source: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-code-of-practice-0-to-25

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