Compare the plan with day-to-day delivery
An EHC plan is ordinarily reviewed at least every 12 months. Before a meeting, read the current final plan and note what support was supposed to be provided, what was delivered and where gaps or improvements are evident.
Try to capture the child's perspective in a way that works for them. School reports and relevant specialist advice can help the discussion focus on actual needs rather than general impressions.
Prepare for the meeting
In the applicable school-setting review process, regulation 20 provides for at least two weeks' notice and circulation of relevant information before the meeting. Identify your top priorities and any requested changes in advance.
Ask for a clear record of differing views rather than treating an unresolved concern as agreed.
Follow up after the meeting
Regulation 20 generally provides for a report within two weeks after the meeting and a local authority decision to maintain, amend or cease the plan within four weeks. Keep school actions separate from the authority's formal plan decision.
Ask for the report, decision notification and named owners for immediate support actions.
Questions worth asking
- Which provision was delivered consistently and which was not?
- Are the outcomes still appropriate?
- Who will send the written decision and by what date?
Official sources
These links support the overview above. Check the latest version and your particular circumstances.
General information about England's SEND framework, not an individual assessment, diagnosis or legal opinion. Statutory exceptions or case-specific arrangements may apply.