Using The EHCP/IEP Feature On TrackAble
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IEPs (Individual Education Plans) and EHCPs (Education, Health and Care Plans) help schools document and track targeted support for pupils with additional needs. TrackAble makes it easy to create, manage, and share these records. While every school's layout may look slightly different based on their setup, the underlying functions work the same way.
Important Note: Your IEP or EHCP layout may appear slightly different from other schools because each school can customize their setup. However, all the features and functions described below work the same way across all TrackAble systems.
Adding an IEP/EHCP Record
To create a new IEP or EHCP record:
- Click the "Add" button
- Fill out the provided fields:
- Any field marked with an asterisk (*) is mandatory—you must complete it before saving
- The system will not allow you to save if required fields are empty
- Continue to the targets section
Setting Targets Within a Record
Targets are the specific goals you want the pupil to achieve.
Single-Term Targets:
- Choose the term for the target (e.g., Autumn 2, Spring 1)
- Enter the target details
- Click "Add Another Target" to add more targets in the same term
Multi-Term Targets:
- Click "More Terms" option
- Set a target that spans multiple terms (e.g., Autumn through Spring)
- This allows longer-term goals
Configuring Each Target:
For each target, you can:
- Select a focus area (e.g., Communication, Motor Skills, etc.)
- Add evidence (if required by your school setup)
- Adjust the target status:
- Mark as "Achieved"
- Indicate "Evidence has been added"
- Update as progress is made
- Add multiple targets using the "Add Another Target" button
Tracking Progress
As the pupil makes progress toward their targets:
- A progress percentage automatically displays in the records list
- This shows at a glance how close they are to achieving each target
- Use this to monitor and celebrate progress with parents and the pupil
Managing Your IEP/EHCP Records List
Sort Records:
- Click on any column header (Pupil Name, Number, Date, etc.) to reorder the list
- Useful for sorting by pupil, by IEP number, or by date created
Search Records:
- Use the search field to find records by:
- Pupil name (e.g., "Sarah")
- Keyword (e.g., class name "Year 3 Red")
- Any other text in the record
- Results filter instantly as you type
Record Actions (Dropdown Menu)
Each record has a dropdown menu (arrow icon) with these options:
Archive:
- When a pupil leaves the school, select "Archive" from the dropdown
- The record is preserved but removed from active view
- You can unarchive it later if needed
Copy:
- Select "Copy" to duplicate an existing record
- Create a new version for a different term or pupil
- Make amendments to the copied record without affecting the original
View the Full Document
Viewing the IEP/EHCP:
- Press "Show" to open the full document
- The complete IEP/EHCP displays in a formatted view
Adjusting the Display:
- Increase text size for easier reading
- Decrease text size to fit more on screen
- Zoom controls are available while viewing
Sharing & Distributing Records
Share the IEP/EHCP with parents, pupils, and professionals:
Print:
- Click "Print"
- Use your browser's print dialog
- Generates a formatted, professional document
Save as PDF:
- Click "Save as PDF"
- Saves a copy to your computer
- Share digitally or print later
Email Through TrackAble:
- Click "Email"
- Select recipients:
- Parents/guardians
- Local authority
- External professionals
- School staff
- Add a message (optional)
- Send
The email includes the formatted IEP/EHCP document as an attachment.
Workflow Example: Creating and Managing an IEP
Here's a typical workflow:
- Create — Click "Add" and fill out the mandatory fields
- Set targets — Add short and long-term targets with evidence areas
- Review — Click "Show" to review the full document
- Share — Email to parents or print for the file
- Track — Monitor progress percentage in the records list
- Update — Edit targets as the pupil makes progress
- Archive — When the pupil no longer needs the IEP, archive the record
Tips for Effective IEP Management
- Complete all mandatory fields — The system won't save incomplete records
- Use clear, specific targets — Vague targets are hard to track
- Add evidence regularly — This helps show progress to parents and professionals
- Review progress monthly — Keep targets current and relevant
- Archive when appropriate — Keep active records list clean and manageable
- Use search and sort — Find records quickly when managing multiple pupils