Transitions for children and young people with an EHCP

Children and young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) have a separate school admissions process for moving to a new school or education setting. This process is known as a phase transfer.

Moving to primary, junior or secondary school

If your child is due to move to primary, junior or secondary school, find out about the process for a child with EHCP who is due to start or move school.

Moving to a post-16 setting

If your young person is due to move to a post-16 setting, find out more about the process for a young person with EHCP due to move into post-16 education

You can also find out about education and training options for young people aged 16 and over in preparing for adulthood.