The Local Authority have a deadline of 6 weeks to decide whether they will assess the child or young person, and following this, whether or not to issue a plan. If they decide that they will issue a plan, a ‘Draft’ will first be prepared – the parents/carers will then review this and respond within 15 days. The whole process from request to final plan being issued should not take more than 20 weeks.
Here you will find our fact sheet on EHC Needs Assessments.