EHCP assessment and decisions

Accepted for an EHCP assessment — or facing a refusal and don’t know what to do next?

Whether you’ve been accepted for an EHC needs assessment or you’re facing delays, confusion or even a refusal, this will help you understand exactly what happens next, what your rights are, and how to make sure your child gets the support they need — without feeling lost or overwhelmed.

Choose the support that guides you through what happens next

Each option is designed to support you through the EHCP assessment process — whether you’re trying to understand what happens next, make sense of reports and decisions, or challenge what’s been put in front of you. Clear, practical guidance to help you move forward with confidence.

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EHC Needs Assessment Guidebook

Your child has been accepted for an EHC needs assessment…

but no one has properly explained what happens next.

What reports should be done?

Who should be involved?

What are the Local Authority actually required to do?

And most importantly

how do you make sure this process actually reflects your child’s needs?

This is the stage where everything is being decided behind the scenes.

And if you don’t understand it, things can easily be missed, watered down, or overlooked.

This guide gives you a clear, step-by-step understanding of the assessment process — so you can confidently navigate it, ask the right questions, and make sure your child’s needs are properly recognised.

nside, you’ll learn:

  • What should actually happen during the assessment process (and the legal duties the LA must follow)

  • Which professionals should be involved — and what they should be assessing

  • How to request additional reports (with a ready-to-use template letter)

  • Why private reports can be crucial — and how they strengthen your case

  • How legal aid works and whether you may be eligible for support

  • What to expect across the full assessment timeline (including key timeframes)

Because right now, it probably feels unclear.

You’ve got an assessment…

but no real guidance.

This guide changes that.

It gives you the knowledge, confidence and clarity to move through this stage without second-guessing yourself — and without leaving important things to chance.

Start understanding the assessment process properly today

PDF download £4.99

Clear guidance. No confusion. Just the steps you need.

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Understanding The EHCP Document

Your child is going through an EHC needs assessment…
which means an EHCP could be coming next.

But here’s what most parents don’t realise:

When that plan arrives, you’ll be expected to read it, understand it, and respond — often within a tight deadline.

And if you don’t know what you’re looking at?
It’s very easy to accept a plan that doesn’t actually meet your child’s needs.

This training prepares you before the EHCP arrives — so you understand exactly how the document works, what each section means, and what a strong plan should look like.

Inside, you’ll learn:

  • How the EHCP is structured and what each section means (in plain English)

  • What should be included in Sections B, F and I

  • The difference between vague wording and legally enforceable provision

  • What a strong EHCP actually looks like

  • The common mistakes Local Authorities make — and how to spot them early

  • How to avoid agreeing to a plan that isn’t right

Because this plan will shape your child’s support.

And going into it unprepared?

That’s where parents lose opportunities without even realising.

This gives you the clarity and confidence to understand it properly — before it even lands in your inbox.

Get prepared before your child’s EHCP arrives

Masterclass £14.99

You don’t have to figure this out alone anymore.

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Application Check

Want to make sure your EHCP application is strong before you send it?

You’ve put time and effort into this — but it’s hard to know if you’ve said the right things, included enough detail, or worded it in a way the Local Authority will actually respond to.

I offer a personalised application check where I’ll review what you’ve written and help you:

  • Strengthen your wording so it’s clear and effective

  • Make sure your child’s needs are fully reflected

  • Highlight anything missing or that could be improved

  • Give you clear, practical suggestions before you submit

Every child’s situation is different, and some parents may also want support reviewing reports alongside their application.

Because of this, I provide a tailored quote based on the level of support you need.

If you’d like me to take a look, get in touch below

I’ll come back to you with next steps and a personalised quote.

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Letter Writing Service

You know what needs to be said…

but putting it into the right words feels overwhelming.

Because with EHCPs, it’s not just about what you say —
it’s about how it’s written, how it’s structured, and how it links to the law.

And the reality is:

👉 The way your letter is written can completely change the response you get.

This service takes your situation and turns it into a clear, structured, and professionally written letter — so you can confidently communicate with the Local Authority or professionals and be taken seriously.

What you will get:

  • A fully written, personalised letter based on your situation

  • Clear, structured wording that reflects your child’s needs properly

  • Language that aligns with SEND law and expectations

  • Delivered within 48 hours

  • One revision included if needed

How it works -
1. Purchase the service

2. Send me your information (email or voice note on FB messenger)

3. I write your letter for you

4. You receive your draft within 48 hours

Because sometimes, you don’t need more information…

You just need someone to help you say it properly.

So you can stop second-guessing —
and start taking action.

Take the pressure off — I’ve got this.