Annual review
Your EHC plan will be reviewed at least once a year. This is called an annual review. After the review we may make changes to the plan, end it or leave it as it is. Sometimes it may be necessary to hold an early review.
Watch the short video that explains what an annual review is
An annual review gives you the opportunity to:
- Change things that are not working as expected
- Update aspirations
- Review whether the desired results are still relevant
- Include new concerns or needs
- Review a personal budget
The duty is on us to review the plan, but the educational setting usually organises the meeting. You can take someone with you , a friend, or professional to support you at the meeting. Let the senco know if you want to do this.
If your child is in year 9 or above the annual review should look at preparing for adulthood and the transition pathway.
An EHC plan can stop at any agreed time. It is usually when your child or young person:
- Has their needs met or
- Leaves an education or training setting
- Gets a job
Can i ask for an early annual review?
Speak to your SENDCO to ask for an early annual review if you think:
- Your child’s education, health or social care needs have changed and do not reflect what is described in the EHC plan or
- The provision in the EHC plan no longer meets your child’s needs.