Get information and support Free legal guides and template letters EHC plans, EHC needs assessments and appeals Appealing to the SEND Tribunal Appeals about the contents of an EHC plan Appeals about the contents of an EHC plan You can appeal about what an education, health and care (EHC) plan contains: when it has first been issued after an EHC needs assessment if it has been amended at any time, if the local authority (LA) has refused to amend it following an annual review or re-assessment, or if the LA has issued a cease to maintain decision. When we talk about ‘contents appeals’ we mean an appeal against any part of an EHC plan. It is important to know there are deadlines for bringing an appeal to the SEND Tribunal. We explain these in detail on our page containing general advice about appealing. Please see the sections below for more detailed information about this type of appeal, and which sections of an EHC plan you can appeal. Which parts of the EHC plan can I appeal about? Contents appeals: How to submit an appeal Evidence for contents appeals The working document Contents appeals: The hearing Contents appeals: FAQs Manage Cookie Preferences