Education health and care (EHC) plans

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I think my child might need some help at nursery, school or post 16

Find out what support is available if you think your child or young person has special educational needs, including how to request an EHC plan.
What is an education, health and care plan

Learn what support is available before requesting an EHC needs assessment for your child or young person.
What happens during an education, health and care needs assessment

Find out about each stage of the needs assessment, including who can request and how to request an EHC needs assessment.
Mediation support and appeals

If you don't agree with a decision we've made about your EHC needs assessment or plan, find out who to speak to.
EHC plan annual reviews

Once a year you, your child and those who support them must discuss and review your child’s progress towards achieving the outcomes in the EHC plan.
Phase transfers

The process of naming a school or provision when your child is moving from one stage of their education to another if they have an EHC plan.
Moving to Kent with an education, health and care plan

Find out what the process is if you're moving into Kent with an EHC plan or during an EHC needs assessment.
Education personal budgets for children with SEND

Children and young people with an EHC plan may want to ask for a personal budget as it can help give you more control over how money is spent.
Year 9 annual reviews

When your child starts Year 9, they will be encouraged, with you and professionals, to plan for their future through their annual review.