Refusal to assess
Examine the evidence and reasons for declining an EHC needs assessment.
The first decision can shape years of support.
We help you understand the decision, the evidence and the steps that may be available. The right approach depends on the particular facts and procedure.
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Where we can help.
Each matter has its own facts. These are the questions we can help you assess and address.
Refusal to issue
Review the authority’s decision following an assessment.
Plan contents
Identify unclear or disputed needs, outcomes and specified provision.
Evidence gathering
Bring professional, school and family evidence into one coherent picture.
Where it starts
Does this sound familiar?
Early advice can help identify the immediate issue and protect the available options.
An assessment request is refused
You need to understand the reasons and the route to challenge them.
The authority will not issue a plan
The evidence of needs and provision requires careful review.
The draft plan is unclear
Important support may be too vague or missing.
Our approachStart with the facts.
Start with the facts.
Find the strongest point.
We review the decision alongside the evidence of need and the support currently available, then identify the strongest points for a response or appeal.
Useful documents to send
- Decision letter and draft plan
- Professional reports
- School records and provision history
A considered response
What happens next.
We define the decision, the evidence and the outcome sought before taking the next step.
Read the decision
Identify the rule, reasons and what can be reviewed.
Build the evidence
Put the documents and practical impact in a clear order.
Choose the route
Prepare the response, complaint or appeal suited to this issue.
Common questions
Before you make a move.
The answer depends on your documents and the procedure that applies.
Can a refusal to assess be challenged?
Yes, an appeal route may be available. The decision and applicable steps should be checked promptly.
Does an EHCP need to describe specific support?
The wording should be examined carefully so the provision and responsibilities are clear.
What should I send first?
Send the decision, the relevant deadline and the key documents. A short timeline helps us understand what happened.
Let’s talk
it through.
Tell us what happened, share the decision and any approaching deadline. Choose a meeting, WhatsApp or email on our contact page.
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