Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans - what you need to know

Published on June 12, 2023

Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans are a vital tool that help many autistic children and young people get the support they need at school and beyond.

An EHC plan is a legally-binding document that sets out the needs of a child or young person and also outlines the different types of support they will receive at school or in their education provision.

Parents, schools or professionals working with a child or young person can apply for an assessment and autistic young people aged 16-25 can request an assessment themselves. 

Learn more about the process of getting an Education, Health and Care plan. 

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