Education Health and Care needs assessment (EHCNA)
An Education, Health and Care needs assessment (also known as an EHC Needs Assessment or EHCNA) should identify a child or young person's special educational needs. This assessment may lead to your child getting an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP).
You, your child's school or setting, or a young person* can ask your local authority for an EHC Needs Assessment.
*Young people over 16 and below 25 in education (for example sixth form or college) can request an EHC Needs Assessment. Those under 19 in youth custodial establishments also have the right to request an EHC Needs Assessment.
The child or young person does not have to attend a school or education setting in order for a request for assessment to be made.