What to expect in an EHCP

An EHCP should: 

  • describe what the child or young person can do
  • show how education, health and care will be coordinated
  • consider alternative ways of providing support
  • specify clear outcomes
  • include the views of you and your child  
  • be clear and concise 

We put the child or young person and their family at the centre of the assessment and planning process. This means we’ll: 

  • involve the child or young person and you as much as possible in making decisions
  • coordinate services between education, health and social care to make sure care is aligned
  • coordinate a joint assessment so that you only need to say what you need once 

One of the ways you may be involved is through the mapping process. Watch a video on what a mapping session is:

Personal EHCP budgets

You can ask for a personal budget for the provisions agreed in your child’s EHCP. This can only be done: 

  • when the EHCP is being drafted
  • when the EHCP is being reviewed or reassessed 

Find out more about personal budgets