EHCP assessment refusal – what next?

[Rachel]

They are key stage 2. Thank you so much!

[Dipa]

What are the needs? what is the diagnosis you all are pushing for?

[Caroline]

Did you see the application that the parents made? It may be that they did not include enough supporting evidence. Also, there should be a reason given for the refusal. It is not that unusual for EHCP applications to be refused initially – it has happened to me twice. Both times I fought the decision and had them overturned. If you feel that the child needs an EHCP then don’t give up.

[Niki]

Ok there’s two legal tests

1) the child may have special needs
2) those needs may require a plan to be met

Without assessing how do you make a judgement on that?

That’s why 9/10 appeals are won!

[Lady B]

I welcome some help too Dipa. My student is in Year 9. Already refused in year 7.

Thank you.

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