This series takes parent carers through the process of making a parental EHC needs assessment request, from who to contact through to what to include. We have also added some tips on including the child or young person’s voice, as well as some examples of what the request might begin to look like for some specific SEN.

Before writing your EHCNA request, you may find the co-produced guide on Ordinarily Available Inclusive Practice (OAIP) helpful, as it highlights a range of support and expectations that schools / settings can ordinarily provide for a child or young person, without the need of additional support from an EHCP.

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