EHCP needs assessment requests and reassessments
Support with preparing and structuring requests for an Education, Health and Care needs assessment, including evidence review and strategic framing.
SEND support for families navigating EHCP's, annual reviews and provision problems
Navigate SEND helps families move complex SEND situations forward with clearer structure, stronger evidence and a more confident plan for what happens next.
If you are trying to request an EHCP, update a plan, prepare for an annual review, or deal with provision that is not being delivered, we provide strategic, focused support built around the points where families most often need help.
You may be here because...
- Your child is not getting the support they need in school or college
- You are unsure whether to request an EHCP needs assessment
- An existing EHCP no longer reflects current needs
- An annual review is approaching and you do not know how to prepare
- Provision written into the EHCP is not actually being delivered
- You want a calmer, clearer route through the process
WHAT FAMILIES NEED THE MOST
Clarity, structure and a plan
SEND processes can become overwhelming very quickly. Families are often expected to understand complex systems, keep track of reports, respond to changing circumstances and make decisions while under pressure.
Navigate SEND is designed to reduce that confusion. We help families organise the evidence, understand the options, identify the strongest next step and move the case forward with more clarity and confidence.
HOW WE HELP FAMILIES
Focused support around the points where things usually get stuck
Focused, productised SEND support built around the points where families and professionals most often need help.
Provision not being delivered
Support where agreed SEND provision is not being made, is inconsistent, or is not meeting need in practice.
Requests to local authorities for provision
Help setting out what support is needed, why it is needed and what evidence supports the request.
HOW IT WORKS
A clear route from enquiry to action
Initial enquiry
You contact us through the website, email or referral route and tell us what is happening.
Consultation where appropriate
We discuss your child’s needs, your priorities, the current provision and the most appropriate pathway.
Proposal and next steps
If the case is a good fit, we set out the scope of work, likely outputs, timelines and fees clearly.
Onboarding and evidence gathering
We gather the relevant background information, professional reports and case materials needed to begin the work properly.
Structured delivery
We carry out the agreed work, share drafts where needed, and keep the process organised and clear.
Need help urgently?
If provision is not being delivered, or you are up against an important deadline, get in touch and explain the urgency when you enquire.
WHAT TO PREPARE
Helpful information to have ready
Background and developmental information
Anything that helps explain the wider picture clearly.
Educational history
School context, placement history and current concerns.
Professional reports
Any educational, psychological, therapy or health reports you already have.
Current EHCP or review paperwork
If the case relates to an existing plan or review stage.
What families should expect
We aim to be calm, clear and structured. We will explain the likely process, identify what evidence matters most and help you understand the strongest next step.
Our role is not to create more noise. It is to reduce confusion, increase clarity and help move the case forward in a more organised way.
FAQ'S FOR FAMILIES
Common questions
Can you help us request an EHCP needs assessment?
Yes. Navigate SEND supports families with EHCP needs assessment requests and reassessments, including evidence review, strategic framing and next-step planning.
Can you help if provision in the EHCP is not being provided?
We primarily support families and case managers. We may also work with other professionals where the case and service are a good fit.
Do you offer a consultation first?
Where appropriate, Navigate SEND offers an initial consultation to understand the situation, clarify priorities and identify the most appropriate pathway.
What do we need to prepare?
Usually any background information, educational history and relevant professional reports. We can also tell you what is most useful once we understand the case.
NEXT STEP
Ready to move forward?
If you are unsure what to do next, the simplest route is to get in touch. We can review the situation and help you identify the most appropriate next step.