An Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is a legal document that sets out your child's needs and the support they must receive. The process can feel overwhelming, but you have more rights than you might think. This page brings together every EHCP resource on SENDPath — from your first request letter to Tribunal preparation.
How to request an EHC needs assessment, what to include, and free templates to help you write a strong application.
The 20-week process explained in plain English. What to submit, who to contact at KCC, and what to do if you are refused.
Read guide →A downloadable template to help you structure your parental views and evidence for the EHC needs assessment.
Get template →Copy-paste letter template to request an EHC needs assessment from your local authority. Ready to send today.
Download template →Already have an EHCP? Make sure it is working for your child. These guides help you spot gaps and prepare for annual reviews.
Section-by-section checklist to make sure every need has a matching, specific, quantified provision. Printable format.
Get checklist →What to prepare, what KCC must do, and what to do if provision is cut or left unchanged. Do not just turn up.
Read guide →If your EHCP request is refused, or the plan does not meet your child's needs, you have the right to appeal. Over 99% of parents who reach a hearing win their case.
How to challenge an EHCP decision — from mediation through to Tribunal. Timelines, evidence tips, and free support.
Read guide →Step-by-step guide to representing yourself at SEND Tribunal. What to expect on the day, how to prepare your case bundle, and why the odds are in your favour.
Read guide →SEN law solicitors for appeals, tribunals, and judicial review. Includes firms offering legal aid and no-win-no-fee.
Browse directory →EHCP support does not stop at the plan itself. These guides cover school transport, mainstream support, transition to adulthood, and upcoming reforms.
What the school must do once your child is on SEN Support — the APDR cycle, provision maps, and how to track evidence.
Read guide →Your rights to free school transport in Kent, how to apply, and what to do if KCC refuses or removes it.
Read guide →What happens to your child's EHCP at 16, 18, and 25. Post-16 options, adult social care, and planning ahead.
Read guide →EHCPs are not being scrapped. A parent-friendly breakdown of what is actually changing, the timeline, and what to do now.
Read guide →Private reports from qualified professionals can strengthen your EHCP application or appeal. These are the specialists Kent families use most.
Private EP assessments to support EHCP applications and appeals. Costs, what the report should cover, and Kent providers.
Browse directory →NHS and private speech therapists in Kent. SALT reports are often essential evidence for EHCP applications.
Browse directory →Sensory integration, motor skills, and daily living support. OT reports can strengthen Section B of your EHCP.
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