EHCP

This guide is designed to give you a clear, honest and practical overview of the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process in England. I'll bust some common myths, walk you through the timeline and make sure you leave here feeling informed and empowered - Everything you need to know - without the jargon

An immediate question for parents considering a Private Autism Diagnostic Assessment for their child is whether or not a diagnosis of Autism confirmed by a Private Autism Diagnostic Service outside of the NHS will be recognised by their Local Authority to provide their child with additional support – an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).   The SEN and Disability Code of Practice (2015) is quite clear on this point – there is no basis in law for a Local Authority to rejec