SEN advocacy service
EHCP Draft Review
An EHCP draft review checks whether the draft plan accurately describes needs, specifies and quantifies provision, and names an appropriate type of placement before the final EHCP is issued.
- Price
- Fixed-fee review options available from £525
- Best for
- Parents who have received a draft EHCP and need to respond within the consultation window.
- Format
- Document review with practical written recommendations.
Overview
What this support covers
The draft EHCP is one of the most important points in the whole process. Parents usually have a limited time to respond, request amendments and state a preferred school or placement. If vague wording is left unchallenged at draft stage, it can become much harder to secure specific support once the final plan is issued.
A strong EHCP should describe special educational needs clearly in section B, set out specific and quantified special educational provision in section F, and name a suitable placement in section I. Wording such as regular support, access to intervention, opportunities for breaks or as required often creates problems because it does not tell anyone exactly what must be delivered.
The SEN Advocate reviews draft EHCP wording with a practical focus: what does the plan actually require, what is missing, where are needs or provision too vague, and what amendments should parents ask for before the local authority finalises the plan.
Who this is for
- You have received a draft EHCP and are unsure whether it is strong enough.
- Section B does not fully reflect professional reports or parent concerns.
- Section F uses vague wording instead of clear hours, frequency, staffing or programme details.
- The local authority is consulting schools and you need to respond quickly.
- You want to reduce the risk of needing a tribunal appeal after the final plan.
Common problems
- Needs and provision are mixed together or placed in the wrong sections.
- Provision is described as access to support rather than an enforceable entitlement.
- Therapy, specialist teaching or adult support is not quantified.
- Health or social care advice has not been properly reflected.
- The draft does not clearly support the placement parents believe is needed.
How we help
- Review sections B, F and I against the evidence provided.
- Identify vague, missing or weak wording.
- Suggest practical amendments for the parental response.
- Explain which issues are most important before the final plan is issued.
- Help parents understand when disagreement may lead to mediation or appeal.
Process
How the support works
Step 1
Read the draft and evidence
We compare the draft EHCP against the reports, advice and school information you provide.
Step 2
Identify enforceability issues
We highlight wording that is vague, unquantified or difficult to enforce in practice.
Step 3
Prepare amendment points
We help turn concerns into clear proposed changes for the local authority consultation response.
Step 4
Plan next steps
We explain what to watch for when the final EHCP is issued and when appeal advice may be needed.
Included
What you can expect
- Review of the draft EHCP.
- Comments on section B needs and section F provision.
- Practical amendment suggestions.
- Placement and section I considerations where evidence allows.
- Plain-English explanation of urgent next steps.
Recommended package
PlatinumDraft EHCP Review
Critical review of the Draft EHCP to ensure needs and provisions are legally compliant and quantified.
- Package price
- £525
Included in this package
Full plan review
We scrutinise every section of the draft EHCP, ensuring needs and provisions are specific, quantified, and legally compliant.
One round of written amendments
Detailed written amendments to the draft, highlighting required changes in Sections B (Needs), F (Provision), and I (Placement).
Template letters
Template letters to formally request changes to the draft plan from the Local Authority.
Question & answer service
14 days of Q&A support as you consider the feedback and decide how to respond to the Local Authority.
FAQs
Questions about EHCP Draft Review
When should I get a draft EHCP reviewed?
As soon as possible after receiving the draft. Parents usually have a short response window, so early review gives more time to ask for amendments before the plan is finalised.
Which EHCP sections matter most?
Sections B, F and I are usually critical. Section B describes needs, section F sets out special educational provision, and section I names the school or placement once the final plan is issued.
What makes EHCP provision enforceable?
Provision is stronger when it is specific and quantified. It should state what support is provided, who delivers it, how often it happens and for how long where possible.
Can a draft review avoid tribunal?
Sometimes. A focused draft response can resolve issues before finalisation, but some disagreements still need mediation or SEND Tribunal appeal once the final EHCP is issued.