Get information and support Free legal guides and template letters Quick guides Annual review This is a review of an education, health and care (EHC) plan. The process is set out in law, and local authorities (LAs) must follow it. It involves: getting up-to-date information about the child or the young person, sending out this information before a review meeting, with an invitation to attend, holding a review meeting to consider what: progress the child or young person has made towards achieving the outcomes specified in the EHC plan, and if they are in year 9 or above, what provision is needed to help them prepare for adulthood and independent living. a report saying what changes might be required to the EHC plan (and any differences of opinion), and notice of a decision from the LA. The LA must say whether it will: maintain the EHC plan as it is, maintain the EHC plan with changes to it (and what these are), or stop maintaining the EHC plan (following consultation). Each of these decisions can be appealed in the SEND Tribunal. You can find out more about annual reviews on our website. Manage Cookie Preferences