How to request an EHC needs assessment in England
When to consider an EHC needs assessment, what evidence to gather and the statutory steps that follow.
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Reading a draft EHCP: a family checklist
What to look for in a draft EHC plan, how to comment and how to check that provision is clearly described.
Read insight →Preparing for an EHCP annual review
A practical checklist for parents: what to compare, what to ask, and what should happen after the meeting.
Read insight →School placement consultations: questions to ask
How to approach visits, consultation responses and discussions about whether a setting can meet a child's needs.
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