EHCP: Working with Local Authorities and Recognising Educational and Emotional Needs

Navigating the education system for a child with Duchenne and ensuring your child’s need are met can be challenging. In the first of our webinars focusing on education and healthcare, anet Hoskin and Benjamin James who will talk through their recent publication (also co-written by Jo Finch) ‘More than Just a Physical Condition’, which focused on the educational and emotional needs of children and young adults with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. For the second webinar in this section, we will be joined by Treloar’s School and College who will discuss the EHCP process and share their expertise on working with the Local Authority.
Join us to feel empowered and supported. Knowledge is power.
Tuesday 7th July, 6pm: ‘More than Just a Physical Condition’ – recognising the educational and emotional needs of children and young adults with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Janet Hoskin and Benjamin James will join us to talk about this important paper, sharing insights into the often misunderstood and underestimated challenges of supporting children and young people with Duchenne in educational settings.

Tuesday 22nd July, 6pm: EHCP – Working with the Local Authority
We will be joined by Emma Simmonds and Maria Sherwood from Treloar’s School and College who will share their expertise on navigating the complex EHCP process, as well as working alongside the Local Authority to ensure that your child’s needs are met.
