EHCP processes not being met

Timeline for assessment not being met

There are some circumstances where we may not be able to meet the 20 weeks time limit for the finalised Education, Health and Care Plan. The reasons could be:

• We require advice from the nursery, school or college the child or young person attends and it has been closed for a period longer than 4 weeks
• During the assessment process exceptional personal circumstances of the child, the child's parent or the young person has affected the ability to fully complete the assessment
• The child, child's parent or young person was away from the borough for a longer period than 4 weeks

If none of the above reasons relate to your circumstances, please contact the SEND Service, and speak with your SEND Case Officer.

• Phone: 0118 974 6000
• Email: sendehcassessments@wokingham.gov.uk

If you are dissatisfied with this, you can make a complaint to the council. Go to our complaints web page for further details.

You can also speak to the  Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) for further guidance and support.

My child's school is not following the Education, Health and Care Plan

If you have concerns that the EHCP is not being followed you can speak with the Special Educational Needs and Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) who will be able to give you advice and guidance. 

To raise your concerns with the school speak to your child's schools SENCO or the Head Teacher.

If you still feel the situation has not been resolved you can contact the following services for help and support.

Children at a maintained school by the Local Authority:    

• SEN Governor  

Children at an Academy and free school:

• Local advisory board (Governing Body) or board of Trustees   
• Secretary of State for Education

Legal rights

For guidance on the rights of a child or young person with special educational needs and/or disabilities and their parents or carers visit the following websites:

• Independent Provider of Special Educational Advice (IPSEA)
• Irwin Mitchell has produced a series of useful factsheets and template letters