If we agree to carry out the EHC Needs Assessment, a SEND Practitioner will arrange a face-to-face meeting with the parents/carers and young people to explain the process in more depth.
What happens during the needs assessment
As part of the needs assessment, we will ask any professionals who have been involved with your child's education, health and social care needs about your child. This will include information about:
your child’s education, health and care needs
the desired outcomes for your child
the special educational, health and care provision that might be required to meet their needs and achieve the desired outcomes.
What happens next
Parents or carers will be notified within 16 weeks whether or not a Draft EHC plan will be issued.
If it has been agreed that an EHC plan has not been issued, you can meet with a Senior Inclusion Officer who can explain the decision. A SEND Support plan (non-statutory) will be issued instead of an EHC plan. You can appeal this decision.
