The EHC Specialist Teaching Team are a service that work with children and families that are new to Milton Keynes, are not in a full time setting with an EHCP or are attending a main stream setting and they have requested additional support. The team forms part  of the whole SEND Service.

In both areas of work, we work from outcomes set on the EHCP focusing on the child/young person’s primary learning needs, working towards enabling the child/ young person to be ready for their next stage of education, whether that be transitioning into a main stream setting or specialist provision. For children and young people who are awaiting a school place the team will deliver direct sessions with the child/ young person and also will liaise with a range of educational providers, organising a range of learning based activities. This will ensure each child or young person has a well-balanced offer of education and social opportunities so the child/young person makes progress against their EHC Outcomes. This is with the aim of preparing individuals in transitioning into their next educational provision. When a suitable setting is identified the team continue their work with individuals, through  offering transitional support for the child/ young person as they settle into their new setting.

When the team work with schools, we offer through either a consultation model, direct work or joint working with staff additional strategies and ideas to enable a well-balanced curriculum  tailored to the child/ young person’s needs. The team will support schools and families at their annual review advising on appropriate outcomes and strategies to achieve the outcomes set.

The first point of call when requesting involvement from the EHC Specialist Teaching Team is to contact our SEND Support Service via email: SENDsupport@milton-keynes.gov.uk.