What happens in the annual review
The following steps must take place in an annual review:
- The Council must consult with the parent (and with the school or institution being attended if there is one) about the EHC Plan, and take account of their views, wishes and feelings.
- An annual review meeting must take place to discuss the EHC Plan.
- Information must be gathered from parents and young people and from professionals about the EHC Plan and then circulated two weeks before the meeting.
- After the meeting a report of what happened must be prepared and circulated to everyone who attended or submitted information to be discussed.
- After the meeting the Council reviews the EHC Plan.
- The Council must notify the parent of the child of their decision within four weeks of the meeting.
All of these steps – not just the meeting – must be followed in order for an annual review to be completed.
If you’re unhappy
If the process is not followed, then you can make a complaint.
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Hertfordshire Local Offer
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