Request an EHC needs assessment

If you are asked to contribute to an assessment, we will ask you to provide written advice within 6 weeks from the date of our request.

For practical advice on writing advice for assessments, download Essex Information for Evidence Writers - Writing outcomes-focused advice (PDF, 1.12MB).

To help structure your written advice download the relevant template from the following list:

• Educational psychologist (EP) template (Word, 88KB)​
• Occupational therapy (OT) or physiotherapy template (Word, 40KB)
• Paediatricians template (Word, 132KB)
• Social care template (Word, 80KB)
• Speech and language therapy (SALT) template (Word, 140KB)