Education, Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessments
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Education, Health and Care (EHC) Needs Assessments
Read or listen to our video explaining the Education, Health & Care Needs Assessment process
What is an EHC Plan?
Read or listen to our video on what is an EHCP and who is it for
When a Local Authority should carry out an EHC Needs Assessment
Guidance on what a LA must consider for an assessment request
How to make a request for an EHC Needs Assessment
Guidance on making a request.
Gathering evidence for an EHC Needs Assessment
Advice and support on gathering the right information for an EHC Needs Assessment and a description of the process.
How long does the process take?
Information on the timeframe of the 20 week assessment and what to do if the local authority have not carried out the assessment correctly or kept to the legal timeframe
Local Authority decisions around EHC Needs Assessments
Information on LA decisions around EHC Needs Assessment.
Health and Social Care Elements of an EHC Needs Assessment
Support on providing the LA with information about your child or young person's physical, emotional and social development and health needs.