Evidence review
Review of relevant background information, school context, reports and case materials already available.
EHCP needs assessment requests & reassessments
Navigate SEND helps families and professionals structure EHCP needs assessment requests and reassessments more clearly, with stronger evidence, a more strategic case picture and a clearer next-step plan.
This service is designed for situations where a child or young person may need an Education, Health and Care needs assessment, or where an earlier request has not moved forward and the case needs to be reviewed, strengthened or reframed.
This service may be right if...
- You are considering an EHCP needs assessment request for the first time
- The current level of support is no longer enough
- The evidence needs organising or presenting more clearly
- A previous request has not moved forward and needs re-thinking
- You need a calmer, more strategic route through the next stage
WHAT THIS SERVICE DOES
Clearer structure for one of the most important early SEND decisions
Requesting an EHCP needs assessment can be difficult because families and professionals often have to explain complex needs, educational impact and the limitations of current support in a way that is both clear and properly evidenced.
This service is designed to help organise that picture. We support the process by reviewing the available information, identifying the strongest lines of argument, clarifying gaps in the evidence and helping shape a clearer route forward.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
Typical scope of support
Strategic framing
Clarifying the core case picture, what matters most, and how the request or reassessment should be positioned.
Drafting support
Support with drafting or structuring the request, associated covering content and next-step materials where agreed.
Gap spotting
Identifying where the current evidence is strong, where it is weak, and where further material may be useful.
Process clarity
Helping families and professionals understand the pathway, likely sequencing and practical next steps.
Follow-through planning
Clarifying what to do next once the request or reassessment work has been completed.
BEST FIT
Who is this service for?
Families
Parents and carers who need a clearer, more structured route into the EHCP assessment process.
Case managers
Professionals who need a strategic partner to help shape or strengthen the request pathway.
Complex cases
Situations where the picture is evolving, previous attempts have not moved forward, or the evidence needs clearer organisation.
HOW IT WORKS
A clear route from initial enquiry to completed request for support
Initial enquiry
You tell us about the current situation, concerns and what stage the case is at now.
Triage and fit
Where appropriate, we clarify priorities, review the likely scope and set out the next step clearly.
Consultation and scope
Where appropriate, we clarify the amendment priorities, current evidence and likely scope of work.
Review and drafting stage
Relevant information is reviewed and the request / reassessment work is structured and prepared.
Final review and next-step guidance
The service concludes with a clearer, more strategic route forward for the case.
Not sure if this is the right service?
If the case may relate more to an amendment, annual review or provision problem, get in touch and together we can identify the strongest entry point.
HELPFUL STARTING INFORMATION
What is useful to have ready?
Background information
Developmental history, current concerns and a concise picture of what is happening now.
Educational information
School history, support already in place and what appears to be missing or not working.
Professional reports
Any relevant educational, psychological, therapy or health documentation already available.
Previous decisions or correspondence
Especially helpful where a previous request has already been discussed or declined.
Related services
If the case is linked to a nearby stage in the SEND journey, these services may also be relevant:
FAQ'S
Common questions
What is an EHCP needs assessment request?
An EHCP needs assessment request is a request asking the local authority to carry out an Education, Health and Care needs assessment where a child or young person may need special educational provision through an EHCP.
Can you help if an EHCP assessment has already been refused?
Yes. Navigate SEND can support reassessment or re-framing work where a previous request has not moved forward and the evidence or strategy needs strengthening.
What information is useful at the start?
Background information, school history, current concerns, relevant reports and any previous correspondence or decisions are usually the most useful starting materials.
Do you support families as well as professionals?
Yes. Families are the primary audience, and case managers and other professionals can also use this service where the case and referral route are appropriate.
NEXT STEP
Need support with an EHCP needs assessment request or reassessment?
If you want a clearer, more structured route into this stage of the SEND process, get in touch and we can help identify the strongest next step.
You can also use our checklists, to see if you have everything you need.
We look forward to hearing from you.