Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs)
Find out what an EHCP is, who they can help, how annual reviews work and personal budgets.
In this section
What an EHCP is and who it is for
When an EHCP can help
How to request an EHC needs assessment
Request an EHC needs assessment
How an EHC needs assessment works
Step by step process for EHC needs assessment
EHCP decision making panels
How decisions about EHCPs are made
How EHCP annual reviews work
What happens at a review
Child with EHCP who is due to start or move school
Phase transfer guidance for September 2025
Young person with EHCP due to move into post-16 education
Phase transfer guidance for September 2025
Personal education budgets for children and young people with EHCPs
Funding to help a child achieve their outcomes
If you disagree with an EHCP decision
Resolution, mediation, and appeals process
SEND Team
Team structure and how to get in touch
