Local SEND context
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 1,779 active EHC plans, with 176 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.
Hammersmith and Fulham issued 83% of new EHCPs within the 20-week timescale (146 of 176). 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.
These figures are drawn from the Department for Education's SEN2 data collection and published inspection information where available.
Active EHC Plans
1,779
New EHC Plans
176
Issued within 20 weeks
83%
146 of 176 new plans
Tribunal Cases
35
Mediation Cases
5
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.
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.
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.
In the latest published data, 83% 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.
