Who to speak to if you think your child needs extra help

What you can do if you think your child has special educational needs.

Purpose of education, health and care (EHC) plans

Find out more about EHC plans and support available for children and young people.

Requesting an education, health and care needs assessment

How to request an education health and care needs assessment.

The education, health and care needs assessment process

What happens during the stages following a request for an education health and care needs assessment.

EHC plan disagreements and complaints

What to do if you disagree with the assessment process or the provision of or content of an education, health and care (EHC) plan and steps to take before you appeal to the Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Tribunal.

EHC plan annual reviews

What to expect before, during and after an education, health and care (EHC) plan annual review.

Information for professionals

Forms and guidance for EHC plans and templates for your establishment's SEND local offer.

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