How to request an assessment
If you think your child needs an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) you can ask your local authority to carry out an Education Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA).
The quickest and simplest way is by using the Education Health and Care (EHC) Hub. When you reach the EHC Hub log in page click on the `request needs assessment` link.
Alternatively you or the person making the request can email the Southend-on-Sea City Council SEND Team at SENteam@southend.gov.uk stating that you are requesting an Education, Health and Care needs assessment under section 36(1) of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Make sure your request includes the following:
- child or young person's name
- child's home address
- date of birth
- education setting (if applicable)
- parent / carer name and contact details (including email address and telephone number)
Upon receipt of a request for EHCNA a member of the SEND Team will make contact with you to acknowledge the request. They will also ask you for details of professionals supporting your child and any evidence required to consider the request, this may include any private reports you have sourced.