We must review an EHC plan at least once every 12 months. The school, college or other provider usually arranges and leads the annual review meeting. The first review meeting should take place ten months after an EHC plan is issued.
A review may take place sooner than 12 months if:
- your child is transferring to a new school or college
- there has been a significant change in their health, care or educational needs which affects the support they require
What is a significant change
As your child grows and develops, we would expect small changes which affect how the school supports them. However, if there are changes that affect their education, we may need to amend their EHC plan. The changes include:
- health needs
- social care needs
- the educational progression of your child
- the support no longer being suitable or required
If you think there has been a significant change, please talk to your school or education provider about having a review.