Once again, the 15th February deadline for EHCP reviews is fast approaching for children who are transferring between phases of education in September 2025.
If you are the parent or carer for a child with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and they due to transfer from:
• relevant early years education to school;
• infant school to junior school;
• primary school to middle school;
• primary school to secondary school;
• middle school to secondary school
then the Local Authority MUST review, amend, and issue the final EHCP naming the placement from September 2025 by 15th February 2025. We are aware that many Local Authorities are currently overwhelmed with their workload so if you are not already in contact with your case officer about the amended EHCP we suggest that you make contact to ensure that the Local Authority are on track to meet this deadline. You should already have received the proposed amended EHCP.
If your child is transferring from secondary school to a post-16 institution the Local Authority have until 31st March to review, issue and amend the EHCP naming the placement from September 2025.
The Local Authority must comply with these deadlines; if you are unable to reach agreement with the Local Authority concerning your choice of placement you may need to consider an appeal to the SEND Tribunal.
How we can help you
At Enable Law we have a dedicated education team with decades of experience in supporting parents secure the right education provision to meet their children’s needs. Having some of the most respected education solicitors in the field we have experience supporting families with children with diverse needs who live across England.
If you need advice in relation to this area or any other area of special educational needs and your child’s education, please contact us on 0800 044 8488 or by filling in our contact form so we can give you a call back at a time that works for you.
