Applying
Asking for an EHC needs assessment
For parents asking the council to assess their child for the first time.
Council is late
Chasing a late council
For when the council has missed a legal deadline.
Draft plan
Comments on a draft plan
For sending your views and naming the school you want.
Your records
Asking for copies of reports
For getting the advice and reports the council used.
Annual reviews
Asking for an early annual review
For when your child’s needs have changed.
Complaints
A formal complaint
For when emails to the SEN team haven’t fixed the problem.
How to use a letter
Three steps to a letter that gets a reply
- Copy itPress “Copy letter” to copy the whole letter in one go.
- Change the highlighted partsReplace everything in [square brackets] with your own details and dates.
- Send it and keep a recordEmail it to the SEN team, and keep a copy with the date you sent it.
Not sure which letter you need?
Check your deadlines first. The checker tells you if the council is late, and which letter fits.