Help if you’re moving to or from Kent with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
We understand that moving house can be stressful. We know it can cause uncertainty and worry when your child has special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
We are here to help if you’re moving to or from Kent and your child or young person:
- already has an education, health and care (EHC) plan
- is part way through an education, health and care needs assessment (EHCNA).
Whether you're moving into Kent or moving away, we can let you know:
- what usually happens
- what you need to do
- who can support you at each stage.
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Moving to Kent with an education, health and care (EHC) plan
What happens when you move to Kent and your child or young person already has an EHC plan, including how plans are transferred and when they are reviewed.
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Moving to Kent during an education, health and care needs assessment (EHCNA)
If you're moving to Kent while an education, health and care needs assessment is still in progress, see what this means for your next steps.
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Moving out of Kent with an education, health and care (EHC) plan
Guidance on what to do when you’re moving out of Kent and your child or young person already has an education, health and care (EHC) plan in place.
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Moving out of Kent during an education, health and care needs assessment (EHCNA)
Find out what happens if you move out of Kent while your child’s education, health and care needs assessment has not yet been completed.
For further support, contact our SEND Enquiries Team.
Or for impartial advice contact Information, Advice and Support Kent (IASK).