Transitioning out of an EHC Plan

When does an Education, Health, and Care Plan end?

An Education, Health, and Care Plan will end when a child or young person meets their outcomes and moves into employment, higher education, or higher-level apprenticeship. 

Any other services, such as social care or health, will continue if they have been agreed upon, but they will have their own arrangements for providing this. 

Visit the Preparing for Adulthood section to find out more.

When do we discuss preparing for adulthood?

From year 9, annual reviews will have more focus on preparing for adulthood.

This will look at:    

• What your child will do after they turn 16
• Planning for living independently    
• Staying healthy    
• Support in participating in society   
• Developing and maintaining friendships

Social Care

If it looks like your child will need help from social care when they reach 18, the transition social worker will arrange to complete an assessment. This will look at the support they will need as an adult.

The transition social worker will speak to the people they need to so that their new plan will be ready by 31 March of the school year.

For further information go to the Preparing for Adulthood.