Support plans

If you have special educational needs or a disability you can ask for an assessment to support you as you become an adult.

The plan supports you as you grow up into an adult. You’ll get it in year 9 of school if you have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Who can get an education personal budget, which is money we've identified to provide support listed in an education, health and care (EHC) plan, and how they work.

What to do if you don't agree with our decision to do with an education, health and care (EHC) assessment or plan, and how to appeal to the SEND Tribunal.

Where to get advice, how to challenge an EHC decision and information about your rights as a parent or carer.

How we'll review your child’s progress to make sure they’re getting the right support, and what happens if a young person goes to university or gets a job.

When you'll hear from us, how the draft education, health and care (EHC) plan is put together and how you can share your views.

When you'll hear from us, how we’ll support your child without an education, health and care (EHC) plan and what to do if you disagree with our decision.

How the assessment process works, where to get help for your child without an education, health and care (EHC) plan and what to do if you disagree with our decision.

How the assessment process works, information we'll need, how we'll involve you and your child and what to expect in a co-production meeting.