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Making a request for an EHC needs assessment

Target audience
Early Years Setting Managers and SENCOs
Course outline
Please note: that this is a two-part session and attendance at both sessions is advised
These sessions aim to provide information for practitioners who are considering making a request for an Education, Health and Care needs assessment or for SENCOs as part of their continuing professional development. Reference will be made to relevant legislation with a thorough exploration of the Local Authority systems and processes including completion of relevant documentation.
Course objectives
This session will consider:
  • Requesting an EHC needs assessment within the context of the SEND Code of Practice 2015
  • Where to find information on the EHC needs assessment process in Hounslow
  • Using Hounslow’s Criteria for Decision to Assess Checklist to inform decisions on when it would be appropriate to make request for EHC Needs Assessment
  • Local Authority systems and documents relating to making a request for an EHC needs assessment
  • Preparing for an EHC needs assessment request in readiness for completing the Statutory Assessment Request and Part B Advice form
  • How to obtain person-centred parent and child contributions as part of the EHC needs assessment request process
  • How to formulate and write SMART outcomes as part of person-centred engagement with the EHC Needs Assessment request
  • How to complete the Statutory Assessment Request and Part B Advice form
Course outcomes
Managers/SENCOs will have increased:
  • Knowledge of statutory guidance that relates to requesting an EHC needs assessment within the context of the SEND Code of Practice 2015
  • Understanding of the EHC needs assessment process and timescales involved which may lead to an EHC plan
  • Knowledge of the Hounslow Local Offer page on EHC plans and where to find relevant information and documents
  • Knowledge and understanding of the Criteria for Decision to Assess Checklist and documents and forms related to making an EHC needs assessment request in Hounslow
  • Confidence in knowing when it would be appropriate to make a request for an EHC needs assessment
  • Knowledge of the Local Authority systems and forms for making a request for an EHC needs assessment using the Request for Statutory Assessment & Part B Advice form
  • increased confidence in preparing for and completing the Statutory Assessment Request and Part B Advice form.
  • Confidence in completing the Statutory Assessment Request and Part B Advice form and be able to demonstrate clear assess – plan – do – review cycles of SEN Support over time
  • Awareness of the evidence required to support the request for EHC needs assessment
  • Use quality statements on attainment, strengths, needs and impact
  • Use a person-centred approach to obtain parental and child contributions
  • Know how to record and summarise person-centred contributions to inform decisions about key priorities outcomes
  • Confidence in formulating and writing Outcomes jointly with parents linked to person-centred contributions
Date: Tuesday 11 November & Thursday 13 November 2025 PLEASE ATTEND BOTH SESSIONS
Time: 9.30am – 11.30am
Venue: Microsoft Teams - This course is being delivered via Microsoft teams. Please ensure your device is compatible. We recommend you access this through a computer or laptop for the best experience.
Cost: £15 per delegate (childminders, day nurseries and playgroups), £75 per delegate (maintained & non-maintained schools)
Facilitator: Early Years SEN Team