Last updated:

14th November 2025

EHC Needs Assessments

How to apply for a EHC needs assessment

You will find information about how to request an EHC needs assessment on the EHCP page on the Local Offer. This includes PDF versions of the forms that parents/carers and settings should complete when making an application.

You will find editable versions of the forms here:

Nursery schools and schools setting request EHC needs assessment

Parent/carer request

Child voice

You will also find a recorded training session on EHCNAs on the SENCO training page in the password protected section.

 

The Education Health and Care Needs Assessment Process.

Download a copy here:

Education Health and Care Needs Assessment Process

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Flowchart showing timescales for annual review process

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Flowchart showing timescales for EHCNAs