EHCP Assessment Data
EHCP Waiting Times by Local Authority
Explore how quickly your council processes Education, Health and Care Plans — compare timeliness, tribunal appeal rates, and assessment outcomes across all local authorities in England.
National Snapshot (2024)
Assessment Requests154,489
EHCPs Issued97,747
Within 20 Weeks46.4%
SEND Tribunal Appeals21,106
Appeals Won by Families99%
Plans issued per request received in the same year (some requests span two calendar years)
Local Authority Rankings — 2024
📋 What is an EHCP?
An Education, Health and Care Plan is a legally binding document that describes a child's special educational needs and the support they require. Councils must complete assessments within 20 weeks.
⚖️ Tribunal Appeals
When parents disagree with a council's EHCP decision, they can appeal to the SEND Tribunal. High appeal numbers can indicate systemic issues with a council's SEND provision.
📊 About This Data
Data from the DfE's official SEN2 statistical release, covering 2019–2024. Use the year selector to see how your council has changed over time.