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An innovative solution: outsourcing the auditing of your EHCPs to experienced SEND caseworkers using the Invision360 QA tool
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In the realm of education and care for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities quality of Education, Health and Care Plans is paramount. Yet, local authorities often grapple with capacity issues and competing demands, leading to challenges in delivering a structured EHCP quality assurance process. Recognising this challenge, we are introducing a transformative solution: the launch of our new Invision360 EHCP auditing service!
The recent EHCP reporting year 2024 government report announced there was 84,428 new EHC plans which started during 2023, a 26.6% rise from 2022.
Ensuring high-quality EHCPs is a complex task that requires meticulous attention to detail and comprehensive understanding of SEND requirements. Local authorities are under continuous pressure to meet these demands amidst a myriad of challenges. The stakes are high, as the quality of EHCPs is continuously highlighted as a significant national challenge for local authorities across England, directly impacting the support and outcomes for children with SEND.
Acknowledging the intricacies involved in maintaining EHCP quality, we propose an innovative solution: outsourcing the auditing of your EHCPs to experienced SEND caseworkers using the Invision360 EHCP QA tool. This service is specifically designed to alleviate the resource requirements on local authorities, offering a streamlined process to ensure EHCP quality without sacrificing other priorities bringing children’s outcomes to the forefront of SEND services.
Our auditing process is both thorough and efficient. Upon engaging with our service, local authorities will provide access to selected EHCPs for auditing via a secure, remote access system. Our team of experienced SEND caseworkers and EHCP writers, trained in using the Invision360 tools, will then conduct a detailed analysis of the EHCPs. This process includes a standardized moderation process between the Invision360 auditors to ensure consistency and accuracy in the results. This approach provides a holistic overview of the quality of plans (section by section and overall quality) and highlights areas for improvement. Furthermore, local authorities are invited to attend fortnightly review meetings throughout the project, ensuring transparency and collaboration.
The benefits of opting for our EHCP auditing service are manifold. Primarily, it offers local authorities a detailed insight into the quality of their EHCPs, pinpointing key findings and themes that require attention. The moderation process and comparative benchmarking against data from over 60 other local authorities furnish invaluable insights, enabling targeted improvements. This service not only supports the continuous improvement of EHCP quality but also ensures that outcomes for children and young people with SEND are effectively met.
A testament to the efficacy of our service is the transformative experience of Derbyshire County Council. Through utilising our EHCP auditing service, Derbyshire underwent an extensive audit of 200 EHCPs over eight weeks. The flexibility and depth of the service facilitated significant changes within the authority, leading to an additional 100 audits that showcased clear progression. The comprehensive report, benchmarked against other local authorities, provided critical data and insights that significantly enhanced Derbyshire's EHCP writing and overall SEND strategy.
“Derbyshire found the project valuable due to its thorough process, including the moderation of 10% of EHCPs to ensure accuracy. The resulting report, benchmarked against data from over 60 other local authorities, highlighted key findings that will inform our SEND improvement plan. The moderation process and benchmarking data have been invaluable, enabling us to identify opportunities for enhancing the quality of our current EHCPs. The comprehensive report was presented to us in a dedicated meeting, where the findings and key themes were discussed in detail.
Overall, the data and insights provided by Invision360have significantly enhanced our ability to monitor, evaluate, and improve our EHCP writing, ensuring that outcomes for children and young people with SEND are met."
Jenny Hooper
Consultant for SEND Strategic Support
Derbyshire County Council
Embarking on your journey to elevate EHCP quality through the auditing service is straightforward. Reach out to us to discuss your specific needs and the scope of audits required. Our flexible service can accommodate a set timeframe or a set amount of audits, tailored to your local authority's requirements. Investing in this service not only signifies a commitment to enhancing EHCP quality but also demonstrates a dedication to improving outcomes for children with SEND.
The introduction of our EHCP auditing service represents a pivotal advancement in supporting local authorities to uphold and enhance the quality of Education, Health, and Care Plans. By leveraging the expertise of experienced SEND caseworkers and the innovative Invision360 EHCP QA tool, we can collectively ensure that the needs of children with SEND are met with the highest standards of care and support.
Contact us todayto transform your EHCP quality assurance process and make a lasting impact on the lives of children and young people with SEND.Other blogs you may be interested in
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