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What we look for
The checker is built around what experts at IPSEA, SENDIASS and SEND solicitors advise parents to look for, and the specificity rules in the SEND Code of Practice and case law.
Is the provision specific & quantified?
Section F should say what support, how many hours, how often, and who delivers it. We flag vague wording like “access to” or “as appropriate” that can be hard to enforce.
Does every need have matching support?
We cross-check the needs in Section B against the provision in Section F to spot needs that have been described but not actually provided for.
Are the outcomes SMART?
Section E outcomes should be specific, measurable and time-bound, not woolly aspirations, and not support that belongs in Section F.
Could it be appealable?
We highlight concerns that touch appealable sections (B, F and I) and explain the mediation and deadline rules in plain English.
EHCP checker FAQs
What does the EHCP checker do?
It reviews your draft Education, Health and Care Plan against the SEND Code of Practice and flags the things parents most often miss: provision in Section F that is too vague to enforce, needs in Section B with no matching support, outcomes in Section E that aren't measurable, and concerns that could make the plan appealable. You get the results in plain English in seconds.
Is the EHCP checker free?
Yes. Checking your draft EHCP is completely free, with no account needed to see your results. If you want to talk the review through with a real Educational Psychologist or SENCO afterwards, sessions are a flat £60 — but the checker itself costs nothing.
Is my EHCP document stored or shared?
No. Your plan is processed only to generate the review and is never stored on our servers or shared with anyone. The checker is built for exactly this kind of sensitive document.
What makes an EHCP legally strong?
A strong EHCP has provision in Section F that is specific and quantified — it says what support is given, how many hours, how often and who delivers it, rather than vague phrases like “access to” or “as appropriate”. Every need described in Section B should have matching provision in Section F, and the outcomes in Section E should be specific, measurable and time-bound (SMART).
Can I appeal my child's EHCP?
You can appeal Sections B (needs), F (provision) and I (the named school or type of school) to the SEND Tribunal. You normally have two months from the date of the final EHCP to appeal, and you usually need to contact a mediation adviser first. The checker highlights concerns that touch these appealable sections so you know what to raise.
What is Section F of an EHCP?
Section F is the special educational provision — the actual support your child will receive. It is the most important section to get right because it is legally enforceable, which is why the checker pays closest attention to whether Section F is specific and quantified.
Does the checker replace legal advice?
No. The checker gives guidance to help you understand your draft and ask better questions — it is not legal advice and not a substitute for support from IPSEA, SENDIASS or a SEND solicitor. For anything formal, speak to a qualified adviser.
More on getting your EHCP right
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