Devon’s SEND Local Offer

The draft EHCP

Once it is agreed a plan is necessary, we will prepare a draft version of the plan for you to view and comment on. You will have 15 calendar days to record and submit your comments to us. We will then consider your feedback before issuing the final version of the EHCP.

The DIAS website contains lots of useful information to help you when checking a draft EHCP.

If you have any comments to make on the draft EHCP, you may find it helpful to look at our information about what is in an EHCP. You can also find guidance on using the EHC Hub to comment on a draft plan here.

Part of
Education, health and care plans (EHCPs)
1. Step 1
  If you feel that your child is not making progress, you might be considering requesting an EHC needs assessment - but, the quickest way to get some extra support for your child is to speak to staff at their school, college or education setting. We'd always recommend having these conversations before proceeding with a request for assessment.
  Get some more advice and support
  What is an EHC needs assessment
  Who is responsible for EHC assessments and plans at Devon County Council
2. Step 2
  Follow our guidance on how to make a request, who should be involved in making the request and what happens once you have submitted it. We must give you a decision about whether or not we'll carry out an assessment within six weeks of your request.
  Who should make a request
  How to make a request
  What happens once your request is made
  What you can do if your request is turned down
  Disagreeing with decisions
3. Step 3
  Find out more about what happens if we agree to carry out an assessment. We must tell you whether or not we will issue an EHCP within 16 weeks of your request.
  What happens during an assessment and how long does it take
  Providing your evidence to support the assessment
  What you can do if we decide not to issue a plan
  Disagreeing with decisions
4. Step 4
  The Local Authority will create a draft EHCP and send you a copy. You will have 15 calendar days to give your suggested amendments and views before a final plan is issued. We must issue a final EHCP within 20 weeks of your original request.
  The draft EHCP
  The final EHCP
  Implementing the EHCP
  What has to be in an EHCP
  What makes a good EHCP
  EHCPs for 19 to 25-year-olds
5. Step 5
  Over time, your child’s needs may change. We will review their EHCP each year as a minimum to ensure it continues to meet their needs.
  How often do reviews take place
  What happens during a review
  Reassessments
6. Step 6
  Find out more about what will happen if you need to transfer an EHCP into or out of Devon.
  Transferring an EHC plan

The draft EHCP

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Get in touch

Partner websites

DiAS (Devon Information Advice and Support)

Support for schools and settings

Children and Family Health Devon

Parent Carer Forum Devon