Can I have an EHC plan after I finish college?

Yes. EHC plans are available for those up to the age of 25 who need one.

The first step in getting in EHC plan is having an EHC needs assessment carried out. This is an investigation into your educational, health and care needs and how to support you.

You can adapt our template letter to request an EHC needs assessment yourself, or your school or college could request one for you. Your parent or carer can help you too.

After the EHC needs assessment the local authority (“LA”) will decide if you need an EHC plan.  

The LA must provide you with an EHC plan if you won’t get the help you need (known as your special educational provision) without one.

You can’t have an EHC plan if:

• you are on a higher education course (level 4 or above)
• you are 18 or over, have left education and don’t want any further learning
• you are 25 or more (unless the LA decides to keep your plan going until the end of the academic year in which you turn 25).

You can find out more about EHC plans here.