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Education, health and care plans - EHCP

Most children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities can have their needs met through their local mainstream education setting. If a higher level of support is required, an education, health and care plan (EHCP) may be available.

In Havering we are committed to working together across Education, Health and Social Care (multi-agency) in a joined up approach, the process by which we work together and what you can expect can be found by clicking on this link Havering EHCP Process

What is an EHCP Video

Who is it for?

An education, health and care plan is for children and young people aged 0-25 who have special educational needs and disabilities who need more support than mainstream education settings can deliver.

How do I get a plan?

You can get a plan by:

  • making an application to the local authority
  • speaking to your child’s nursery, school or college

Make an application

The link to make an application for an assessment is on this link assessment

Make an appeal

You can use the mediation service if you are unhappy with your local authority’s decision:

  • not to carry out an education, health and care assessment
  • not to draw up an education, health and care plan
  • not to amend the education, health and care plan
  • on the contents of the education, health and care plan
  • to cease maintaining an education, health and care plan

You must arrange mediation within 2 months of receiving the decision. Mediation is provided free of charge by the local authority.

To arrange a mediation service, contact the local authority on the details provided within your decision letter.

If your appeal does not relate to the above or if you do not wish to take up mediation, you can make an appeal to the First Tier Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Tribunal.

You must make your appeal within 2 months of receiving the outcome of your assessment.

Make an appeal to the First Tier Tribunal.

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