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Personal education plans

There is a statutory requirement for every looked after child to have a Personal Education Plan (PEP). A PEP is built on dialogue between the looked after child, social worker, designated teacher, carers and parents. It should focus on the action that is required for the child to reach his/her full potential. The plan must cover:

  • achievement record (academic or otherwise)
  • developmental and educational needs
  • short-term targets
  • long-term plans and aspirations.

The PEP should contribute to the stability of a looked after child's life, minimising disruption and breakdown in school placement. It should also contribute to isolating special educational needs.

PEP guidance and templates

PEP Flow Chart
This document shows the progression of a PEP and answers some Frequently Asked Questions about PEPs.

PEP Guidance
Guidance for the completion of Kent Personal Education Plans (PEPs)

Complete PEP template
To download a complete template PEP, use the links below. The PEP has been split into separate documents to make finding the section you require simpler.

Each PEP must have sections A-D completed as this information is mandatory. All documents open in new windows. If you wish to complete the PEP electronically please download the 'Word' format and save to your own computer. If you just require a hard copy please use the 'PDF' format.

September 2007:

PEP Section A to D:

Personal Information

Education History

Ongoing Assessment Table

Contact & Permission Details

PEP Section E to H:

Early Years

Foundation Stage

Reception Year

Year 1 (Key Stage 1)

PEP Section I to L:

Year 2 (Key Stage 1)

Year 3 (Key Stage 2)

Year 4 (Key Stage 2)

Year 5 (Key Stage 2)

PEP Section M to P:

Year 6 (Key Stage 2)

Year 7 (Key Stage 3)

Year 8 (Key Stage 3)

Year 9 (Key Stage 3)

PEP Section Q to T:

Year 10 (Key Stage 4)

Year 11 (Key Stage 4)

Year 12 (Sixth Form)

Year 13 (Sixth Form)

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