EHCP annual review checklist for parents
Use the annual review to check current needs, progress toward outcomes, whether provision is working and whether the plan needs changing.
Processes can change. Check current official guidance and local procedures.
Before the review
- Read the current EHCP from Sections A to K.
- List what has changed since the last review.
- Compare Section F with support actually being delivered.
- Gather recent reports and examples of progress or difficulty.
- Write down changes you want considered.
During the review
Keep discussion tied to needs, outcomes and provision. For young people approaching adulthood, transition planning should also be considered where relevant.
Official source
EHCP annual review FAQ and parent checklist
What happens at an EHCP annual review?
The review considers the child or young person's progress, current needs, outcomes and whether the EHC plan should be maintained, amended or ceased. The local authority must review the plan at least every 12 months, subject to specific rules for younger children.
What should parents bring?
- ☐ The current EHCP, especially Sections B, E and F
- ☐ Examples of support delivered and support missed
- ☐ Recent progress information and professional advice
- ☐ The child or young person's views and aspirations
- ☐ Questions about outcomes, placement and transition
- ☐ A request for written actions, responsible people and deadlines
What if the council does not update the EHCP after the review?
The local authority must communicate its decision following the review in line with statutory timescales. Keep the decision letter and check appeal rights and the process for proposed amendments. Read our guide to what happens after an annual review.
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