The Concept
When the LA sends you a draft EHCP, you have 15 days to:
- Make representations about the content
- Request a particular school, college or other institution to be named
- Request a meeting to discuss the draft
(SEND Regulations 2014, Reg 14)
This is your opportunity to request changes before the plan is finalised.
The Timeline
| Event | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Draft EHCP received | Day 0 |
| Your response due | 15 days |
| Final EHCP must be issued | 20 weeks from original request |
The 15 days is working days (Monday-Friday, excluding bank holidays).
What to Include
Your response can address:
- Section B (Needs) — Are your child's needs accurately described?
- Section E (Outcomes) — Are the outcomes measurable and appropriate?
- Section F (Provision) — Is provision specific and quantified?
- Section I (Placement) — Which school do you want named?
For each concern:
- Quote the text from the draft
- Explain what's wrong or missing
- Reference supporting evidence (report, page number)
- Suggest alternative wording if you have it
Example
"Section F, Item 7 states 'access to OT support as required.'
The OT report (Samantha Pearce, p.8) recommends '12 sessions per term, weekly, 1 hour each, 51 hours per year.'
I request that Section F be amended to reflect the recommendation from the OT assessment."
What Aubis Does
Aubis helps you during the 15-day window:
- AiMapping shows where draft text differs from report recommendations
- Red Pen highlights vague or non-specific wording
- Document vault keeps all your evidence in one place
- Timeline shows how many days you have left
Aubis shows. You decide.