Information for parents regarding education, health and care plans (EHCP) annual reviews can be found in I'm a parent.
EHC plans should be used to actively monitor children and young people’s progress towards their outcomes and longer- term aspirations. They must be reviewed by the local authority as a minimum every 12 months, and children under the age of 5 it is advised an annual review is held every 6 months.
Reviews should be carried out using person-centred planning principles and must focus on the child or young person’s progress towards achieving the outcomes specified in the EHC plan. The review must also consider whether these outcomes and supporting targets remain appropriate.
Reviews should also:
- Gather and assess information so it can be used by early years settings, schools or colleges to support the child or young person’s progress and their access to teaching and learning
- Review the special educational provision made for the child or young person to ensure it is being effective in ensuring access to teaching and learning and good progress
- Review the health and social care provision made for the child or young person and its effectiveness in ensuring good progress towards outcomes
- Consider the continuing appropriateness of the EHC plan in the light of the child or young person’s progress during the previous year or changed circumstances and whether changes are required including any changes to outcomes, enhanced provision, change of educational establishment or whether the EHC plan should be discontinued
- Set new short-term outcomes and how to achieve them
- Review any interim targets set by the early years provider, school or college or other education provider.
If you need more information about the EHC annual review process, please contact the SEND Team or your allocated EHCP coordinator for advice.
Annual review guidance
The specific requirements of conducting an annual review are laid out in the guidance for annual reviews.