EHCP Journey

EHCP Parent Guide with evidence checklists, SENCO questions, parental views template, annual review checklist and practical support for SEND families and education professionals.
Navigating the EHCP process can feel confusing and overwhelming. Whether you’re a parent applying for an EHC Needs Assessment, a teacher supporting a family, a SENCO explaining the process, or an education professional wanting a clear overview, this practical guide walks you through every stage of the EHCP journey.

Created by an experienced teacher, SENCO and SEND parent with over 25 years of experience, this resource explains the EHCP process in plain English and includes practical tools that can be used immediately.

This resource includes:
Step-by-step guide to the EHCP process from first concerns to Annual Review
Legal timescales explained clearly
Evidence checklists and evidence tracker
What makes strong evidence (and common mistakes to avoid)
Questions parents can ask their SENCO
Reflection questions before requesting an EHC Needs Assessment
Meeting notes template
Guidance for writing effective parental views
Understanding EHCP Sections B, F and I
Annual Review checklist
Practical tips throughout
Ideal for:
Parents and carers navigating the EHCP process
Teachers wanting a clearer understanding of the EHCP journey
SENCOs supporting families through applications and reviews
Teaching assistants and learning support staff
Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
SEND professionals and parent advocates
Initial Teacher Training (ITT) and teacher education courses

This resource helps everyone involved in the EHCP process understand what should happen, recognise when statutory timescales or procedures are not being followed, build stronger evidence, and work more effectively together to secure the right support for children and young people with SEND.

Keywords: EHCP, EHC Plan, Education Health and Care Plan, EHC Needs Assessment, SEND, SEN, SENCO, Annual Review, parental views, evidence checklist, autism, ADHD, special educational needs, SEND support, teacher resource, TA resource, ECT, SENDCo, UK education.

I think this will perform better on TES because it now appeals to both of the main groups searching the site:

Parents looking for EHCP help.
Teachers, SENCOs, TAs and trainees looking for practical SEND resources.