How to review a draft EHCP
Review whether the plan describes needs clearly, links provision to those needs and reflects the assessment evidence.
Processes can change. Check current official guidance and local procedures.
Work through the plan systematically
- Check Section B describes all identified special educational needs.
- Check Section F sets out special educational provision for those needs.
- Check outcomes are meaningful and connected to provision.
- Compare the draft with professional advice listed in Section K.
- Record any missing, vague or inconsistent points before responding.
GOV.UK says parents must have at least 15 days to comment on the draft plan.
Can EHCP drafting software check a plan for me?
A tool can help organise proposed changes, but it cannot establish that the evidence is complete or that wording meets the child's needs. Compare each need in Section B with the provision in Section F and the professional advice in Section K. Ask who checked factual accuracy and whether suggested wording changes the meaning of an expert recommendation.
Keep a table of current wording, your requested change and the evidence supporting it. If using an online tool, check its handling of sensitive information before uploading a child's report. Keep the local authority's response deadline visible. Drafting software does not extend that deadline or replace a formal representation.
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