Request an EHC needs assessment

Guidance on education, health and care (EHC) needs assessments.

Completing a request form

For help completing one of our assessment request forms, download our Top Tips for completing a request for statutory assessment (Word, 89KB).

To complete an assessment request download the relevant ‘Education, health and care needs assessment information form’ from the following list:

You must also download and complete our permissions form

Family assessment requests

We always encourage schools and education settings to take the lead in submitting requests.

Families who want to make their assessment requests can find further information on How to request an EHC needs assessment on the Essex Local Offer website.