SEN Advocacy & EHCP Support in Hammersmith and Fulham
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EHCP and SEN advocacy insight for Hammersmith and Fulham
For families in London, the practical question is not just how Hammersmith and Fulham performs on paper, but what the local data means for a child who needs support now. The figures below help identify where delays, disputes or evidence gaps may create pressure points.
Hammersmith and Fulham is responsible for 1,843 active EHC plans, with 237 new plans recorded in the latest 2025 data. For parents, that means EHCP decisions are being made inside a busy local system where clear evidence and a well-structured request can make a material difference.
Looking at the trend rather than a single year, EHC plans in Hammersmith and Fulham have risen 66% since 2018 — from 1,113 to 1,843 in 2025. A rising caseload can mean longer waits and more pressure on decision-making, so preparing a strong request matters more, not less.
Hammersmith and Fulham issued 84% of new EHCPs within the 20-week timescale (198 of 237). Timeliness is only one part of the picture: families should still check whether sections B, F and I are specific, quantified and enforceable.
Hammersmith and Fulham covers families in Addison, Avonmore, Brook Green, College Park & Old Oak, Coningham, Fulham Reach, Fulham Town, Grove, Hammersmith Broadway, Lillie, Munster, Palace & Hurlingham, Parsons Green & Sandford, Ravenscourt, Sands End, Shepherd's Bush Green, Walham Green, Wendell Park, West Kensington, White City and Wormholt and other areas within London.
How many children in Hammersmith and Fulham have an Education, Health and Care Plan?
These figures are drawn from the Department for Education's SEN2 data collection and published inspection information where available.
Active EHC Plans
1,843
New EHC Plans
237
Issued within 20 weeks
84%
198 of 237 new plans
Tribunal Cases
40
Mediation Cases
17
Progress over time in Hammersmith and Fulham
Every year of published data for Hammersmith and Fulham, so you can see the trend rather than a single snapshot.
Active EHC Plans
Issued within 20 weeks
Practical next steps for families in Hammersmith and Fulham
- Check Hammersmith and Fulham's Local Offer for the current EHC needs assessment process, forms and SEND team contact details.
- Prepare a concise evidence bundle showing the child's needs, current support, what is not working and why an EHCP may be necessary.
- Track each statutory EHCP stage in writing, even where Hammersmith and Fulham's headline timeliness data looks stronger.
- Before appealing, identify the exact decision being challenged and the evidence needed to support each issue.
- Consider early SEN advocate support if you need help with evidence, EHCP wording, mediation or SEND tribunal preparation.
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EHCP and SEN advocacy FAQs for Hammersmith and Fulham
How do I request an EHC Needs Assessment from Hammersmith and Fulham?
You can request an EHC Needs Assessment directly from Hammersmith and Fulham local authority. The strongest requests usually include clear school evidence, professional reports where available, examples of unmet need and a concise explanation of why SEN Support is not enough. The Hammersmith and Fulham Local Offer link on this page is a useful starting point for local forms, guidance and SEND team information.
What can I do if Hammersmith and Fulham refuses to assess or issue an EHCP?
If Hammersmith and Fulham refuses to assess or refuses to issue an EHCP after assessment, parents and young people usually have a right of appeal to the SEND Tribunal. You should read the decision letter carefully, note the appeal deadline and request mediation information before deciding how to proceed.
How can a SEN advocate help with Hammersmith and Fulham EHCP problems?
A SEN advocate can help by reviewing evidence, strengthening the EHC needs assessment request, checking draft EHCP wording and preparing the issues for mediation or SEND Tribunal.
Are EHCP delays common in Hammersmith and Fulham?
In the latest published data, 84% of new EHCPs in Hammersmith and Fulham were issued within the 20-week timescale, so families should keep dated records and follow up missed deadlines. If your case is delayed, ask for written updates, keep copies of every submission and consider taking advice before accepting a weak draft plan.