Get information and support Free legal guides and template letters EHC plans, EHC needs assessments and appeals Changing an EHC plan Changing an EHC plan There are a number of ways an EHC plan can be changed. One of them is by appealing its contents to the SEND Tribunal. If you have a letter from your local authority (LA) saying you can appeal to the SEND Tribunal, see our information about mediation and appeal. There are other ways an EHC plan can be changed. Once an EHC plan is in place for a child or young person, it is unlikely to remain the same over time. As they grow up, it may become out of date, and they may move to a different school or college. If your child has an EHC plan, or you as a young person have one, and you move to a different local authority, the EHC plan will move with your child (or you, if a young person), but the new LA might wish to make changes to the plan. Additionally, at least once a year, the EHC plan should be reviewed by your LA and the school or college, working together with you and your child (this is called an annual review). If your child is moving to a new school or college, the annual review must be carried out well in advance of the move. Your LA can also decide to make changes to the EHC plan outside of the annual review process, but it must still follow the statutory amendment process. Sometimes, it might be necessary to ask for an early review where it is necessary to change the EHC plan more urgently – for example, if a school placement has broken down. If there is a significant change in your child’s needs, then you can ask for a re-assessment of their needs. If you are a young person, you can make this request for a re-assessment yourself. Click on the links below to read more. Annual review Asking for an early review of an EHC plan Asking for a re-assessment of a child or young person’s needs Moving to a new local authority Appealing to the SEND Tribunal FAQs Manage Cookie Preferences