Local SEND context
The SEN Advocate is based in the West Midlands, so families in Shropshire are close to our regional SEND advocacy base. That local context matters when preparing evidence, challenging decisions and understanding how local authority processes affect EHCP timescales.
Shropshire is responsible for 3,016 active EHC plans, with 754 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.
33% of new EHCPs in Shropshire were completed within 20 weeks (251 of 754). This suggests delays remain a realistic risk, so parents should prepare evidence early and chase missed milestones promptly.
Shropshire covers families in Abbey, Albrighton, Bagley, Battlefield, Bayston Hill, Bicton Heath, Bishop's Castle, Bridgnorth Castle, Bridgnorth East, Bridgnorth South & Alveley, Bridgnorth West & Tasley, Broseley, Brown Clee, Burnell, Castlefields & Ditherington, Cheswardine, Chirbury & Worthen, Claverley & Worfield, Clee, Cleobury Mortimer, Clun, Column & Sutton, Copthorne, Corvedale, Craven Arms, Ellesmere Urban, Harlescott, Highley, Hodnet, Llanymynech, Longden, Loton, Ludlow East, Ludlow North, Ludlow South, Market Drayton East & Rural, Market Drayton North, Market Drayton South, Meole, Monkmoor, Much Wenlock, Oswestry North, Oswestry North East, Oswestry South, Oswestry South East, Oteley & Reabrook, Porthill, Prees, Quarry & Coton Hill, Radbrook, Rea Valley, Ruyton & Baschurch, Selattyn & Gobowen, Severn Valley, Shawbury, Shifnal North, Shifnal Rural, Shifnal South, St Martin's, St Oswald, Stottesdon, Kinlet & Hopton Wafers, Sundorne & Old Heath, Tern, The Meres, The Strettons, Underdale, Wem, Whitchurch North, Whitchurch South, Whitchurch West and Whittington and other areas within West Midlands.
These figures are drawn from the Department for Education's SEN2 data collection and published inspection information where available.
Active EHC Plans
3,016
New EHC Plans
754
Issued within 20 weeks
33%
251 of 754 new plans
Tribunal Cases
51
Mediation Cases
21
You can request an EHC Needs Assessment directly from Shropshire 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.
If Shropshire 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, 33% of new EHCPs in Shropshire 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.
