EHCP Support
EHCP Support helps parents understand, navigate and manage the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) process.
The goal is to make sure your child receives the right support in school, based on their needs.
At Lycali, we break the process down into clear, manageable steps, providing guidance, advocacy and reassurance every step of the way.
EHCP Support for Children age 4-25
What is an EHCP?
An EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan) is a legal document in the UK that describes a child or young person’s special educational needs (SEN) and the support they must receive.
Who Is Our Service For?
Parents and carers who need help understanding or navigating the EHCP process for children aged 4–25.
Whether you’re:
Just starting and unsure what to do
In the middle of the process and feeling overwhelmed
Holding a Draft EHCP that doesn’t reflect your child
Experiencing delays or refusals from the Local Authority
Why Choose Us?
Our service is grounded in neuro-affirming and SEN practice. We value lived experience and individual voice. We avoid generic labels and instead focus on what really helps each person thrive.
We offer support with 5 key areas of the EHCP journey
1. Understanding Needs
Helping you gather the right information about your child’s learning needs, behaviour, strengths and difficulties.
2. Evidence & Assessments
Guidance on what reports you need (EP, SALT, OT, medical), how to access them, and how they strengthen your child’s case.
3. Written Contributions
Writing the parental contribution, professional letters, and supporting documents in a way that is clear, factual and powerful.
4. Draft EHCP Review
Checking Section A–K, identifying what’s missing, and rewriting parts to ensure they are accurate, quantified and legally enforceable.
5. Final Plan & Next Steps
Making sure the final plan is strong, that your child’s provision is clear, and advising you on appeals or placement discussions if needed.
EHCP Support Packages
Bronze Package – £400
Total time included: 4.5 hours
Perfect for families needing the initial push.
Includes:
✔ 1-hour consultation
✔ Review of evidence
✔ Drafting the EHC Needs Assessment request
✔ Advice and guidance on next steps
Silver Package – £850
Total time included: 9.5 hours
Support throughout the EHCP assessment process.
Includes everything in the Bronze package, in addition to:
✔ Writing the Parental Contribution
✔ Reviewing assessment reports
✔ Guidance on evidence still needed
✔ Support communicating with the LA
Gold Package – £1,500
Total time included: 17 hours
Full start-to-finish EHCP support.
Includes everything in the Silver package, in addition to:
✔ Full Draft EHCP review (Sections A–K)
✔ All written amendments
✔ Strengthening Section F (SMART, quantified, enforceable)
✔ Final EHCP review before sign-off
✔ Advice on placement
✔ Guidance on next steps if the LA refuses provision – Mediation/Tribunal
Platinum Package – £1,900
Saving of 15%
Total time included: 25 hours
The most comprehensive package, supporting families with the full EHCP process, parental preference, school consultations and mediation/appeal applications.
Includes everything in the Gold package, in addition to:
✔ Support with parental preference
✔ Identifying suitable schools and advising on placements
✔ Full support with school consultations, including reviewing consultation responses from schools
✔ Preparing mediation or appeal applications
✔ Drafting written arguments for mediation/appeal
Optional Add-Ons to packages:
Additional hourly support: £90
May include:
Evidence analysis (EP, OT, SALT reports)
Annual Review
Letter/Email writing (to LA, SENCO, Headteacher)
How does the EHCP Support Process Work?
1. Initial Consultation
A calm, supportive conversation where we:
· Talk through your child’s needs
· Explain how the process works
· Identify what stage you are at
· Build a clear plan of action
You’ll leave knowing exactly what happens next.
2. Evidence Gathering
We help you understand:
· Which reports you already have
· What further assessments may help
· How to gather supporting information
· What the LA needs to make a decision
This step removes the guesswork.
3. Requesting an EHC Needs Assessment (if needed)
If an assessment hasn’t been started yet, we:
· Write the request letter
· Help you submit it
· Explain the 6-week decision timeline
· Prepare you for what the LA may ask for
This starts the statutory process.
4. During the Needs Assessment
Over the next several weeks, the Local Authority should gather:
· Educational Psychology report
· SALT, OT or medical reports (if needed)
· School evidence
· Parent views
· Child views
We: ✔ Check reports for accuracy ✔ Ensure nothing important is missed ✔ Help you challenge gaps in evidence
5. Draft EHCP Review
When the LA sends the first draft, we:
· Review every section (A–K)
· Rewrite parts that are unclear, vague or inaccurate
· Strengthen Section B (needs)
· Strengthen Section F (provision)
· Add missing outcomes
· Prepare a full list of amendments for the LA
This is the step that has the biggest impact on your child’s support.
6. Final EHCP & Next Steps
We check that:
· All amendments have been added
· Provision is quantified (“how often”, “by who”, “for how long”)
· Your child’s needs are accurately described
· The placement is appropriate
If the LA refuses amendments or the school place, we guide you on:
· Mediation
· Appeal routes
· Next steps in the process
How long is the EHCP process?
The statutory timeline in the UK is 20 weeks, broken down into:
· 6 weeks → decision to assess
· 10 weeks → gathering reports
· 4 weeks → draft + final plan
Delays are common — we help you challenge them when needed.
Who provides the support?
An experienced professional delivers support with:
· In-depth understanding of SEN
· Experience working with families and local authorities
· Knowledge of current law and statutory guidance
· A calm, friendly, parent-centred approach
You’ll always know who you’re speaking to, and you’ll never be passed around.
How are the sessions set up?
Support can be offered: ✔ 1–1 online (Teams) ✔ By telephone ✔ By email ✔
We adapt the process to suit your needs.
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About Lycali
Lycali offers a professional and friendly service where time and attention can be taken to ensure the service received is of the highest standard and there is minimal waiting time. Our specialist team will always take the time to provide expert advice so you are aware of all the pre- and post-diagnostic and therapy services available. Our clinic is for children and adults, based in Thanet and surrounding areas. We provide online or in-person therapy sessions.
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