Chapter 7: When the EHCP Doesn’t Reflect My Child’s Needs
Sometimes an EHCP exists, but something about it still does not feel right. A need may be missing, the wording may minimise its impact, professional recommendations may have been weakened or the provision may be too vague to understand what should actually happen.
When the EHCP Doesn’t Reflect My Child’s Needs helps you turn that general feeling of “this isn’t right” into specific concerns that can be clearly explained.
The guide explores how to identify the part of the plan you disagree with, connect your concern to supporting evidence and explain the amendment you are asking for. It also introduces routes for raising concerns with the local authority and provides an accessible overview of mediation and SEND Tribunal appeals where formal disagreement remains.
It includes:
- Common problems to look for within an EHCP
- A structure for writing clear amendment requests
- Guidance on challenging vague or missing provision
- Tips for communicating concerns to the local authority
- An introduction to mediation and SEND Tribunal appeals
- Information about protecting relevant deadlines
- Space to organise concerns, evidence and requested changes
- Harvard-referenced information and further support
This resource relates specifically to the SEND and EHCP system in England and provides general information rather than individual legal advice.
A practical next step when an EHCP has been written, but you are concerned that the document still does not accurately describe or support the child or young person in front of it.
Space to Breathe Therapy / Support - Understand - Empower
