Our Resource Hub
While the bigger picture changes, you still need to get through this week. This is where we put the tools, templates and guidance that make that easier.
What Is an EHC Needs Assessment?
Explains when your local authority is legally required to assess your child, and what the test for that is. A good first stop if you're just starting out.
Getting Started
SEND: A Guide for Parents and Carers
The official government explainer for how the whole SEND support system works, from first concerns through to an EHC plan. Useful if you want the big picture before diving into specifics.
IPSEA: Independent
Provider of Special Education Advice
The leading legal charity in this space. If you only bookmark one external site, make it this one.
Templates and Letters
All templates below are from IPSEA, and are designed to be adapted to your own situation, not sent word for word.
Requesting an EHC Needs Assessment
Use this if your local authority hasn't yet agreed to assess your child and you need to formally ask them to.
Asking for a Re-Assessment
Use this if your child already has a plan, but their needs have changed and it no longer reflects reality.
Responding to a Draft EHC Plan
Use this once you've received a draft plan and want to comment, object, or ask for a specific school to be named.
Asking for an Early Review
Use this if a plan is due for its annual review, but you can't wait that long because something needs to change now.