How to request for an assessment

All requests require the consent of the young person or family, unless the young people does not have the mental capacity to do it themselves.

Who can make a request

A request can be made by a:

parent or carer
person acting on behalf of the early year’s setting, school or post 16 college, this is usually the Special Needs Coordinator (SENCO)
doctor
family friends
a young person – if they are aged 15 to 25

Each type of person and organisation will need to provide specific information in their request. Read Croydon's Local Offer page on how to make a request.

Download the request forms and read further guidance on how to make a request on Croydon's Local Offer website.

Part of

Assessing your child or young person's needs
If you or a professional feels that a child or young person needs extra help that goes beyond SEND support, then you or a professional may request for an EHCP assessment.
How to request for an assessment
Find out who can make a request and where you can download the forms.
Reviewing requests and conducting assessments
Once a request for an assessment has been made, SEN will get in touch within 6 weeks to approve or decline your request.
Types of support that can be given after an assessment
After your child or young person has been assessed for an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan and the panel has made a decision, they will be allocated the appropriate services and support to meet those needs.

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