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By choosing VITA, Local Authorities aren't just keeping pace—they're leading the way in setting new EHCP standards across England.
Local Authority SEND teams face unprecedented challenges: increasing demand for EHCPs, stretched resources, and growing scrutiny on quality and consistency. These pressures often force dedicated professionals to choose between thoroughness and timeliness—a compromise they don’t want to make and that ultimately affects children and young people with special educational needs.
At Invision360, we've witnessed these challenges firsthand through our quality assurance work with Local Authorities across England. That's why we're proud to announce the launch of VITA, our AI-powered solution that transforms the first-draft EHCP writing process by generating high-quality first drafts, with recommended quality feedback, that save valuable professional time without compromising on quality.
By choosing VITA, Local Authorities aren't just keeping pace—they're leading the way in setting new EHCP standards across England.
What sets VITA apart in an increasingly crowded AI marketplace is our foundational principle: we're a SEND company developing AI technology—not a tech company attempting to understand the complex SEND sector.
VITA has been developed by the same team behind Invision360's widely trusted, award-winning and Ofsted-praised quality assurance modules. Our deep understanding of EHCP benchmarks and sector challenges has informed every aspect of VITA's design.
More importantly, VITA's development has been guided by an advisory board of experienced SEND professionals, including:
This collaborative approach ensures VITA truly understands what makes an effective EHCP—beyond just technical requirements.
VITA doesn't move information from one document to another. Instead, it intelligently synthesises professional advice to create comprehensive, well-structured first-draft EHCPs that meet quality standards. The system:
By handling the time-consuming first-draft creation, VITA frees SEND professionals to focus on what matters most: meaningful engagement with children, young people, and families.
During our extensive pilot phase with 33 Local Authorities nationwide, we prioritised quality improvement rather than just technical features—a key difference from typical software development approaches.
The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive:
"VITA clearly understands the EHCP framework in a way I haven't seen from other tools. It's like having an experienced colleague help with the first draft."
Our pilot participants have reported:
We've maintained transparent communication throughout development, implementing 78% of feedback collected during pilots—with full visibility across all participants.
One of the most pressing issues identified in Ofsted and CQC inspections is the dramatic variation in EHCP quality. Our experience reveals significant variation in EHCP quality—in 2023, we observed a wide range in ratings, from 6% graded as good to 90%.
VITA directly addresses this challenge by standardising best practices and ensuring consistent approaches to EHCP development—while still preserving the individualised nature of each plan.
We understand the sensitive nature of SEND data and the regulatory responsibilities Local Authorities face. That's why VITA features:
VITA is more than just a technological advancement—it's a transformative approach to first-draft EHCP writing that places children and young people at the centre while supporting the professionals who serve them.
Ready to transform your first-draft EHCP process? Contact our team today to arrange a demonstration and discover how VITA can benefit your Local Authority.
About Invision360:
Invision360 is a leading provider of quality assurance and generative AI tools for the SEND sector. Our solutions have been praised in Ofsted reports, recognised in national awards, and are trusted by Local Authorities across England to enhance EHCP quality, consistency, and outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs.
