EHC Needs Assessment Process

Requests for assessments are considered by a panel made up of representatives from education, health and social care. The panel helps the local authority make a decision whether or not to carry out an EHC needs assessment, within 6 weeks of the request being made.

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The EHC assessment and review team

Will consider the written advice from professionals involved with the child or young person. The views of the child/young person and their parent/carers will be central to this and will help to personalise the assessment.

Page last reviewed: 26/04/2024