Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

Offered by Department for Education / Local Authorities

Statutory legal document for children with SEND in England describing the support a child must receive in school and from health & social care.

How to apply

1. Request an EHC needs assessment from the LA — parent, school, or young person (16+) may request. 2. LA decides within 6 weeks whether to assess. 3. Assessment evidence collected from education, health, social care. 4. Draft EHCP issued; family has 15 days to respond. 5. Final plan within 20 weeks of original request.

At a glance

• Funding type: government funded

Source and verification

Last source check: August 3, 2026

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