Parents and young people have a legal right to request that a particular school or college is named in an EHCP (you can also express a preference for an independent school or college). The only reasons that a local authority can refuse the request is if:
• The setting is unsuitable for the age, ability, aptitude, or SEN of the child or young person; or
• The attendance of the child or young person would be incompatible with the efficient education of others; or
• The attendance of the child or young person would be incompatible with the efficient use of resources.
Here you will find our fact sheet on Choosing a School / College with an EHC Plan.