About EHC Plans
Email this pageWhat is an EHC Plan?
Everyone will have a different plan because it is all about you. We are all different.
It will have information like:
- Who you are
- How you communicate
- What you might what to be able to do in the future
- Why you need help with things
- Who will be helping you
- What kind and amount of support you need, and how often you must get it
- Where you go to school or college (if you do).
Once this support is written down in the plan, it must be given to you.
How an EHC plan will help you
An Education, Health & Care plan says in writing what help you need in school or college, what your goals are and what support must be given to help you.
How to ask for an EHC plan
The first step is to ask for an EHC needs assessment.
Also in this section:
Your Guide to Education Health & Care (EHC) Plans
Children and young people who need extra help with learning may need an Education, Health and Care plan.
What is an Annual Review?
Your EHC plan will be reviewed every 12 months to make sure that it is up to date and that it still relevant for your current needs.
What is a Personal Budget?
A Personal Budget for SEN is money to pay for support as part of your Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
What can I do if the LA stops my EHCP?
When a local authority decides to stop or take away an Education Health & Care plan, this is called ceasing to maintain the EHCP.
What happens if I don't agree?
Many problems can be sorted out by talking with your school, college, local authority or health services.