What is an EHCP?

An Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) is a legal document that identifies a pupil’s SEN needs and focuses on the support required to meet agreed outcomes. As well as the educational elements, EHCPs also outline the child’s health and social care needs, outcomes and support. 
If interventions and support arranged by the school are not impacting on the pupil’s progress and this is still of significant concern, the school, after consultation with parents and other professionals, will request an Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment from the Local Authority.
Parents can also request an EHC Needs Assessment.