Local SEND context
For families in London, the practical question is not just how Westminster 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.
Westminster is responsible for 1,429 active EHC plans, with 149 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.
Westminster issued 66% of new EHCPs within 20 weeks (98 of 149). Even where most plans are on time, a significant minority of families may still need help responding to delay, poor draft wording or missing provision.
Westminster covers families in Abbey Road, Bayswater, Church Street, Harrow Road, Hyde Park, Knightsbridge & Belgravia, Lancaster Gate, Little Venice, Maida Vale, Marylebone, Pimlico North, Pimlico South, Queen's Park, Regent's Park, St James's, Vincent Square, West End and Westbourne 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
1,429
New EHC Plans
149
Issued within 20 weeks
66%
98 of 149 new plans
Tribunal Cases
40
Mediation Cases
21
Local Offer
Visit Westminster's Local Offer websiteYou can request an EHC Needs Assessment directly from Westminster 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 Westminster Local Offer link on this page is a useful starting point for local forms, guidance and SEND team information.
If Westminster 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, 66% of new EHCPs in Westminster 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.
