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Support for families and young people during the EHC Assessment Process

Parent, carers and young people can get support from a number of agencies throughout the EHC process.

This includes the SEND Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS). For more information about the support available please visit the SENDIASS website.

The support that SEND IASS could offer includes:

  • Explaining the EHC process
  • Ensuring that your views are included in the assessment 
  • Help in understanding the draft plan
  • Discussing the arrangements for challenging decisions/resolving disagreements