The child or young person’s school, nursery or college will send everyone a report of the meeting within two weeks. This should set out any recommended changes to the EHC plan. If we don't get the report back until 8 weeks after the meeting then we will be unable to process the review within the 12 week timescale.
The report is looked at by the local authority’s SEND Statutory Assessment and Review Service (SENDSARS). They will tell you what the outcome of the review is, within four weeks of the review meeting.
The outcome could be:
- The EHC plan is suitable as it is. You may hear this called the EHC plan is being maintained.
- The EHC plan needs updating. You may hear this called the EHC plan is being amended.
- The EHC plan should end as the child or young person no longer needs the specialist support it provides. You may hear this called the EHC plan will cease.
If the local authority decides to update the plan, it will ask you to comment on the updates. They will send you out a draft plan to check. You can speak to SENDSARS about the draft. You can telephone them or e-mail to arrange a meeting.