Local SEND context
The SEN Advocate is based in the West Midlands, so families in Warwickshire 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.
Warwickshire is responsible for 6,868 active EHC plans, with 1,207 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.
Only 20% of new EHCPs in Warwickshire were issued within the statutory 20-week timescale (238 of 1,207). Families facing this level of delay should focus on submitting a robust request from the start and keeping a clear paper trail if deadlines slip.
These figures are drawn from the Department for Education's SEN2 data collection and published inspection information where available.
Active EHC Plans
6,868
New EHC Plans
1,207
Issued within 20 weeks
20%
238 of 1,207 new plans
Tribunal Cases
224
Mediation Cases
8
Local Offer
Visit Warwickshire's Local Offer websiteYou can request an EHC Needs Assessment directly from Warwickshire 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 Warwickshire Local Offer link on this page is a useful starting point for local forms, guidance and SEND team information.
If Warwickshire 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, 20% of new EHCPs in Warwickshire 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.
