A request for an EHC needs assessment (EHCNA) can be make using one of the following forms:

• Parents – EHCNA/App A – Parental request for the local authority to consider a statutory assessment of special educational needs
• Young People – EHCNA/App A and F – Young persons request for the local authority to consider a statutory assessment of special educational needs

Please remember that although you can simply submit a letter of request without supporting evidence, both you and the education provider (pre-school, school, college etc.) will be asked to submit the required information and evidence in advance of the Local Authority being able to make a considered decision.

Please note that a EHC needs assessment does not always been an EHC plan will be issued.

You may also find it useful to look at:

• SEND Support and Provision – Graduated Response – Our Graduated Response toolkits are designed to support any child or young person where there is a concern about an additional need. The introductory document and five toolkits have been co-produced with parents and carers alongside our partners from health, education and social care.