EHC needs assessment and plans

Explanation of what an education, health and care (EHC) plan is and who it is for

How to request a needs assessment for an education, health and care (EHC) plan

How long the EHC needs assessment and plan process takes

How families are involved in EHC needs assessment. How we get information from health, education, and social care professionals

How we decide whether to carry out an EHC needs assessment

Part of the EHC plan designed to give families choice on how provision is delivered

A parent can request a place at a specialist school or college if a child or young person has an EHC plan

Information on choosing an early years place of education for a child with an EHC plan

How to contact the EHCP team

A special educational needs and disabilities information, advice and support service

The support that children and young people with SEND and/or medical needs should get. Includes guidance for education providers

Visit our sister website for SEND guidance for education providers in Norfolk