EHCP Draft Check & Review Service
A detailed, evidence-led review of your Education, Health and Care Plan, with proposed amendments supported by professional evidence.
Receiving a draft Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) can feel overwhelming. You may have numerous professional reports, assessments and supporting documents, but how can you be sure that everything important has been included in the plan?
Has the local authority accurately reflected your child or young person's needs? Have professional recommendations been included in full? Is the provision sufficiently clear and specific? Or have important details been missed, weakened or replaced with vague wording?
An EHCP can appear comprehensive while still containing significant omissions.
My EHCP Draft Check & Review Service is designed to identify these issues and help you request clear, evidence-based amendments.
I don't simply read the EHCP in isolation. I carry out a detailed review of the plan alongside the professional reports, assessments and other relevant evidence. This includes the professional advice listed in Section K, but my review isn't limited to those documents. Important information can also be found in SEN Support Plans, school records, previous assessments and other supporting evidence.
I also examine the professional reports themselves. Sometimes the issue isn't just what the local authority has included in the EHCP, but whether the professional advice is sufficiently detailed in the first place. My aim is to identify what is missing, what needs clarifying and what amendments should be requested.
EHCP Check Prices
The cost of my EHCP review service depends on the amount of supporting evidence that needs to be considered alongside the EHCP.
Prices are based on the total number of pages of supporting evidence, excluding the EHCP itself. If the evidence is particularly complex or requires substantially more work, a higher fee may apply. Any additional cost will always be discussed and agreed with you before I begin the review.
Why does the amount of evidence affect the price?
The professional evidence is central to my review. Rather than simply reading the EHCP and commenting on its wording, I carefully compare the plan against the assessments, recommendations and other supporting documentation.
This involves identifying relevant evidence, checking whether needs have been accurately described, examining whether professional recommendations have been incorporated and assessing whether the provision is sufficiently clear and specific. I also consider whether the professional advice itself contains gaps that need further clarification.
The greater the volume of evidence, the more extensive the cross-referencing required. This detailed approach helps identify important information that might otherwise be overlooked.
What does my EHCP Draft Check include?
I review the EHCP as a whole, cross-referencing it against the available evidence to identify omissions, inconsistencies, unclear wording and areas where amendments may be needed.
Section B – Special Educational Needs
Section B should accurately describe all of your child or young person's identified special educational needs. I compare this section against the professional assessments, reports and other relevant evidence to identify needs that may have been omitted, understated or inaccurately described. I also consider whether the wording properly reflects the nature, extent and impact of the difficulties identified by professionals. It is important that Section B provides an accurate picture of your child or young person's needs, rather than a shortened or diluted version of the professional evidence.
Section F – Special Educational Provision
Section F is one of the most important parts of an EHCP because it sets out the special educational provision that must be secured for your child or young person. I carefully check whether the provision reflects the identified needs and professional recommendations, and whether it is sufficiently clear, specific and detailed. For example, a professional may recommend a particular intervention, frequency of support, level of adult assistance or specialist approach, but the EHCP may replace this with vague wording such as "access to support", "regular opportunities" or "support as required". I identify where provision has been omitted, diluted or described without sufficient detail. I also look at whether the professional recommendations themselves are specific enough. Sometimes a report identifies a need for support but fails to explain what that support should involve, how often it should be delivered, who should provide it or what level of expertise is required. Where the professional evidence lacks sufficient detail, I can flag this and recommend that the local authority seeks further clarification from the relevant professional. The review therefore goes beyond checking whether recommendations have simply been copied into the EHCP.
Section E – Outcomes
I review whether the outcomes are in the plan, that they are appropriate, sufficiently clear and logically connected to the identified needs and provision. I also look for inconsistencies between the outcomes and other sections of the EHCP, including whether the outcomes are sufficiently measurable to help assess progress.
Section K – Advice and Information
Section K identifies the advice and information obtained during the EHC needs assessment or review. I cross-reference the EHCP against the professional reports and assessments to establish whether identified needs and recommended provision have been accurately reflected in the relevant sections. However, important evidence doesn't always appear in Section K. SEN Support Plans, school records, previous professional assessments and other relevant documents can contain valuable information about your child or young person's difficulties and the support they require. I consider this additional evidence where relevant, rather than restricting the review to the reports listed in Section K.
Other Sections of the EHCP
Although Sections B and F are often a particular focus, I also consider the other sections of the EHCP where relevant. For example, if professional evidence identifies health needs that have not been included in Section C, I will flag this and recommend appropriate amendments. I may also identify missing or inconsistent information relating to health provision, social care needs or other areas of the plan. The purpose is to consider the EHCP as a whole, rather than checking individual sections without looking at how they fit together.
More Than Just Proofreading Your EHCP
An EHCP Draft Check isn't simply about correcting wording or making the document read better. It's about checking whether the EHCP accurately reflects the evidence and clearly sets out the support your child or young person requires. A plan may look detailed while still failing to include important needs or professional recommendations.
During my review, I look for issues including:
- Special educational needs that have been omitted, understated or inaccurately described.
- Professional recommendations that have not been properly incorporated into the EHCP.
- Missing, weakened or diluted special educational provision.
- Vague wording that makes it difficult to establish exactly what support should be delivered.
- Provision that lacks detail about frequency, duration, staffing, expertise or delivery arrangements.
- Inconsistencies between different sections of the EHCP.
- Identified needs that do not have corresponding special educational provision.
- Professional reports that lack sufficient detail or require further clarification.
- Relevant information in SEN Support Plans or other supporting documents that has not been reflected in the EHCP.
- Other areas where amendments should be requested from the local authority.
Where appropriate, I also refer to relevant SEND legislation and statutory guidance to explain why particular amendments are being requested.
What Will I Receive?
You will receive a detailed review of your EHCP, identifying the issues I have found and the amendments I recommend. Where appropriate, I will make the proposed amendments directly within the EHCP so that you have a document you can use when responding to the local authority.
Proposed Amendments in Bold
I insert suggested amendments directly into the relevant sections of the EHCP in bold, making it easy to identify the changes being requested. These amendments are based on the available professional evidence and the issues identified during my review.
Evidence References in Margin Comments
I add comments explaining why particular amendments are needed and referencing the supporting evidence. Where available, I identify the relevant professional report and page number so that the local authority can see the evidence supporting the requested change.
Explanations for the Local Authority
My comments are written to explain the reason for the proposed amendments, rather than simply identifying that something is missing or unclear. This may include highlighting where a professional recommendation has been diluted, where a need has been omitted or where the provision lacks sufficient specificity.
Relevant Legal References
Where applicable, I include references to relevant SEND legislation and statutory guidance to support the amendments being requested.
Requests for Further Professional Clarification
Sometimes the evidence itself is not sufficiently detailed to establish exactly what provision is required. Where this happens, I identify the issue and recommend that the local authority seeks further clarification from the relevant professional.
My aim is not simply to tell you that something may be wrong. It is to show you what needs changing, why it needs changing and which evidence supports the amendment.
In many cases, you can send the annotated EHCP directly back to the local authority as your proposed amendments. The local authority may agree to make the changes or seek further clarification from professionals where necessary.
If you need additional help writing an accompanying email, understanding the local authority's response or discussing issues relating to school placement, I'm also happy to help.
What Types of EHCP Can I Review?
My EHCP Draft Check & Review Service is available at different stages of the EHCP process.
New Draft EHCPs
I can review a new draft EHCP issued following an EHC needs assessment, before the plan is finalised. This involves checking whether the needs and provision identified in the professional evidence have been accurately incorporated into the draft.
Existing EHCPs Before an Annual Review
I can review your child or young person's current EHCP before an Annual Review. This can help identify missing needs, unclear provision, inconsistencies and amendments you may wish to raise during the review process.
Amended Draft EHCPs
I can review an amended draft EHCP issued following an Annual Review or reassessment. This includes identifying whether the amended plan accurately reflects the available evidence and whether further amendments should be requested.
Tribunal Working Documents – Existing Cases Only
I can also assist with reviewing and proposing amendments to EHCP Working Documents during the SEND Tribunal process. However, this service is only available for cases I am already involved in and where I have personally lodged the appeal. Preparing a Working Document requires a detailed understanding of the case, the supporting evidence, the issues under appeal and the amendments being sought. For this reason, I do not offer standalone Working Document reviews for appeals that I have not lodged myself. Where this service is available, I use the relevant Tribunal Working Document key and conventions to propose amendments supported by the professional evidence. The same EHCP review pricing structure applies.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does an EHCP review take?
Where possible, I ask for approximately one week's notice, although as much time as you can provide is always helpful. I understand that EHCP deadlines can be tight, so please contact me if your response is due sooner. I can let you know whether I have availability to complete the review within your timescale.
How do I book an EHCP review?
You can contact me by email or WhatsApp to discuss your EHCP, the evidence you have available and your deadline. Once I know the amount of evidence involved, I can confirm the cost and whether I can accommodate your timescale.
When do I pay?
Invoices are sent by email once the work has been completed.
What documents should I send?
Ideally, I will need the EHCP you would like reviewed as a Word document, together with the professional reports, assessments and other relevant supporting evidence. This may include educational psychology reports, speech and language therapy reports, occupational therapy assessments, medical or other specialist reports, SEN Support Plans, school records and supporting documentation, and previous assessments or other relevant evidence. The evidence does not have to be listed in Section K for me to consider it.
What is an EHCP Draft Check?
An EHCP Draft Check is a detailed review of an Education, Health and Care Plan against the professional evidence and other relevant documentation. I identify missing or understated needs, omitted or diluted provision, unclear wording, inconsistencies and areas where amendments or further clarification may be required.
Do you review the professional reports as well as the EHCP?
Yes. This is an essential part of my service. I don't simply check whether the EHCP matches the professional reports. I also consider whether the professional advice is sufficiently detailed and specific. Where a report lacks the information needed to establish what support is required, I can recommend that the local authority seeks further clarification.
Do you only look at evidence in Section K?
No. Although Section K is an important starting point, relevant information can also appear in SEN Support Plans, school records, previous assessments and other documents. I consider the supporting evidence provided where it is relevant to the needs and provision in the EHCP.
Do you check Section F?
Yes. Section F is a key part of my review. I assess whether the special educational provision corresponds with the identified needs and professional recommendations, and whether it is sufficiently clear, specific and detailed. This includes identifying vague wording, missing provision and recommendations that have been weakened or diluted.
What if a professional report is too vague?
Sometimes professional advice identifies a need for support but does not explain precisely what that support should involve. Where this happens, I can identify the missing detail and recommend that the local authority seeks clarification from the relevant professional.
Will you tell me what amendments to request?
Yes. Where appropriate, I insert proposed amendments directly into the EHCP in bold, with explanatory margin comments referencing the supporting evidence. I also include relevant legal references where applicable.
Can I send the reviewed EHCP directly back to the local authority?
In many cases, yes. My aim is to provide a clearly annotated EHCP containing the proposed amendments, supporting evidence references and explanations for the local authority. You can then use this document when responding to the local authority.
Can you review my current EHCP before an Annual Review?
Yes. Reviewing an existing EHCP before an Annual Review can help identify omissions, unclear provision and amendments that you may wish to raise during the review process.
Can you review an amended EHCP following an Annual Review?
Yes. I can review amended draft EHCPs following an Annual Review or reassessment, as well as new draft EHCPs issued following an EHC needs assessment.
Can you review my Tribunal Working Document?
I can assist with Tribunal Working Documents, but only where I am already involved in the case and have personally lodged the appeal. I do not offer standalone Working Document reviews for appeals being managed independently or by another representative. This is because I need a detailed understanding of the case, the evidence and the issues under appeal before proposing amendments. The same EHCP review pricing structure applies.
Please note: I do not offer standalone Working Document reviews for appeals being managed independently or by another representative. This is because I need a detailed understanding of the case, the evidence and the issues under appeal before proposing amendments. The same EHCP review pricing structure applies.
Ready to Have Your EHCP Reviewed?
Whether you've just received a new draft EHCP, are preparing for an Annual Review or need help with an amended plan, my review service can help you identify what may be missing and what amendments should be requested.
A detailed, evidence-led review can help you respond to the local authority with clear, specific and supported proposed changes. You don't have to work through the EHCP and all the supporting reports trying to identify every omission or inconsistency yourself.
I can review the documents, identify the issues and provide proposed amendments with explanations and references to the supporting evidence. Contact me by email or WhatsApp to discuss your EHCP, the amount of evidence you have and your deadline.
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