An EHCP is an Educational Health and Care Plan. It is a legal document which details the child’s needs and how the child will be supported. Most children and young people with SEND are supported in schools without an EHCP and you do not need one to receive additional support.
An EHCP formalises the support your child will receive. EHC Plans are for complex, long-term needs and when a child’s progress suggests they need more targeted support.
You can find out how to request and EHCP and what the process looks like.