How Do I Apply?

If you are a parent/carer requesting an assessment for your child, then you will need to complete the following forms.  

• Parent/Carer Request for EHC Needs Assessment 

• Parent/Carer EHC Needs Assessment Consent Form 

• Medical/Health Questionnaire 

• Care Needs Questionnaire

You may also wish to provide a copy of any supporting professional reports with your request. 

We strongly recommend that you speak to your child’s school or college (where applicable) before submitting your application.

Once you've turned 16, you are legally entitled to apply for an EHCP needs assessment for yourself. You can do this: 

• On your own following our guidance 

• With help from a friend or family member 

• With help from someone who helps you, such as a teacher, personal assistant or care worker 

If you are a young person submitting your own request for an assessment, then you will need to complete the following forms.  

• Young Person Request for EHC Needs Assessment 

• Young Person EHC Needs Assessment Consent Form 

• Medical/Health Questionnaire 

• Care Needs Questionnaire

You may also wish to provide a copy of any supporting professional reports with your request. 

To make sure that a request for an EHC needs assessment contains sufficient information for the panel to make an informed decision, all requests should include the following: 

• School Setting Request for EHC Needs Assessment (Part 1a) 

• Section A - All About Me (Part 2) 

• Graduated Approach Assess Plan Do Review Template (Part 3) 

• Costed Provision Map Template (Part 4) 

• Medical Health Questionnaire (Part 5) 

• Care Needs Questionnaire (Part 6) 

• Copies of all relevant advice, reports and assessments from specialist professionals from education, health and/or social care, including most recent Educational Psychologist report, if applicable.