What can I do if the LA stops my EHCP?
Email this pageWhen a local authority decides to stop, take away, or end, an Education Health & Care plan, this is called ceasing to maintain the EHCP.
This means that the local authority have decided that they are no longer responsible for you, or that it is not necessary for you to have an Education, Health & Care Plan.
A local authority would no longer be responsible if:
- You have a paid job
- You have started higher education (university)
- If you are aged 18 or over and have left college/education
- You have has turned 25 years old; or you have moved to a different local authority
A local authority might find that it is no longer necessary for you to have an EHC plan because you no longer need the support described in your plan.
If you are aged over 18, the local authority must take into consideration if you have achieved the training outcomes in your EHC plan or whether new outcomes need to be set.
It could also be that you need the EHC plan to remain as you need longer in education or training to achieve what you want to do and help you prepare for adulthood.
If the local authority decide to take your EHCP away, this does not mean that the funding and support stops straight away. You will have the right to appeal to the SEND Tribunal.
You can read further information on how to appeal on our what to do if I don’t agree section and read the guidance for young people if you don’t agree with decisions made.
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.
About EHC Plans
Everyone will have a different plan because it is all about you. We are all different.
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 happens if I don't agree?
Many problems can be sorted out by talking with your school, college, local authority or health services.