EHCP Review & Written Representations
Make sure the EHCP says what your child actually needs
An EHCP can exist and still be too vague, out of date or difficult to enforce.
I review the plan against the evidence and prepare clear written representations setting out the changes that should be considered.
£895 fixed fee
When an EHCP needs a closer review
Families often contact me because:
The plan no longer reflects the child
Needs have changed but the EHCP has not kept pace.
Provision is vague
Important support is described using wording such as “access to”, “opportunities for” or “as required” rather than clearly specifying what should be provided.
Professional recommendations are missing
Reports contain important recommendations that have not been properly carried into the plan.
The annual review is approaching
And you want to understand what should be changed before decisions are made.
A draft amended plan has arrived
And you need to know what should be accepted, challenged or strengthened.
Services and Fees
Review of the EHCP
I review the current plan in full, including the sections dealing with needs, provision and placement where relevant.
Review of supporting evidence
I consider the professional reports and other relevant evidence you provide.
Identification of weaknesses
I identify wording that is unclear, outdated, unsupported or inconsistent with the evidence.
Written recommendations
You receive a clear written review setting out the amendments I believe should be sought.
Written representations
Where appropriate, I prepare the written representations to the local authority explaining the changes requested and the evidence supporting them.
£895 fixed fee
The fee covers the work described above.
It does not include ongoing case management after the request has been prepared.
After the review
Once the written review or representations have been provided, you may receive further responses from the school or local authority.
Those developments are not included automatically within the £895 fee.
Case management — £150 per hour
If you want me to remain involved, ongoing work is charged at £150 per hour, agreed in advance.
This may include:
reviewing a revised draft;
responding to local-authority correspondence;
negotiating specific amendments;
preparing agreed further representations;
reviewing consultation responses;
or advising on an appealable decision.
Clear boundaries
The fixed-fee service does not include:
unlimited email questions;
repeated revisions as new documents arrive;
ongoing liaison with school or local authority;
telephone meetings;
open-ended case management;
or reviewing multiple successive versions of the EHCP.
If further work is needed, I will explain what I recommend and the likely time required before carrying it out.
Questions families often ask
Is this the same as an annual review?
No. The annual review is the statutory process. My service is an independent review of the EHCP and evidence so that you know what changes should be sought.
Can you review a draft EHCP?
Yes. I can review a draft, amended draft or existing final plan.
Will you rewrite the whole EHCP?
Where wording needs to change, I identify and propose appropriate amendments. The exact work required depends on the plan and evidence.
What if the local authority refuses the changes?
Depending on the decision made, you may have further options including appeal. That work is separate from the £895 review service.
Can you speak to the local authority for me?
Yes, if agreed as additional case-management work at £150 per hour.
To begin, tell me:
your child’s age;
whether the plan is draft or final;
when it was last reviewed;
what you believe is wrong with it;
and whether there is an approaching deadline.
I will confirm whether the service is appropriate and what documents I need.
EHCP Review & Written Representations — £895 fixed fee
Send me the EHCP
What happens after you submit
I reply personally by email within one working day. My reply will confirm whether the matter falls within my placement work, whether I have capacity, what stage the case has reached and what I recommend as the next paid service. If I cannot help, I will tell you clearly.
Prefer email? hello@johnpaulinglis.co.uk
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