Requesting a EHC Needs Assessment

The Local Authority recommends that anyone wishing to make a request for an EHC needs assessment for a child/young person, follows the graduated pathway process. 

An Education, Health and Care Plan is a statutory plan that has replaced a Statement of SEN.  An EHC Plan may be needed when a child or young person's educational needs cannot be met with the existing additional resource already delegated to the school.  The Local Authority assess this need based on the evidence provided. 

Any Parent carer wishing to request an EHC needs assessment should contact the SEN Casework Team for guidance before making a request. 

Any Parents Carers can make a request to assess by using the new digital EHC Portal. Details of how to do this can be found under the heading “EHC Digital Portal for Parents” on the EHCP Page. 

If you do not have access online, requests can be made in writing and sent to the EHCP service at the address below: 

EHCP service

Shire Hall
Westgate Street
Gloucester GL1 2TG

Tel: 01452 426922

Email for general enquiries: sengenenq@gloucestershire.gov.uk

*REVIEWED SEPTEMBER 2023*

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Page last reviewed: 11/12/2023

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