We have explained what a re-assessment is. Now let’s look at who can ask for a re-assessment.

The following can all ask the local authority (LA) to carry out a re-assessment. Who makes the request impacts what decision the local authority can (or must) make. We explain that in this table:

Request	Decision
Parent Young person  Governing body or proprietor of the school or setting attended	The LA must consider the request. It can refuse the request if either: it has carried out an EHC needs assessment or re-assessment within six months prior to the request, or it thinks that a re-assessment is not necessary.
Responsible commissioning body – in most cases this will be your ICB	The LA must secure the re-assessment – no exceptions.

Your LA can also decide at any time to carry out a re-assessment if it thinks one is necessary.

In deciding whether to secure a re-assessment of the needs of a young person over 18, the LA must consider whether the educational or training outcomes specified in the plan (in Section E) have been achieved.     

Please see our next page which explains how you can ask for a re-assessment, and a template letter you can use to make your request.

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