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SEND - children’s needs to be reassessed from year 6 2029?

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missbish · 23/02/2026 06:07

Are they taking the piss? After the struggles parents have trying to secure support for their child, they’re then going to threaten to take it away once they’re due to go to secondary? Ds goes to secondary this year so I don’t think it will effect him but I am so angry for those it does effect.

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BoobsOnTheMoon · 23/02/2026 06:20

Frankiecat2 · 23/02/2026 06:17

They’re talking about reassessment, not the annual review.

its suggesting that the need for an EHCP is reassessed at year 6.

I'm a SENDCo in a primary school. I can’t work out how they’d manage the phase transfers into secondary as currently secondary schools (including specialist schools) are consulted in the autumn term of year 6 and placements confirmed mid February. I don’t feel as if this has been well thought through. This would be the worst time to ‘lose’ the right to an EHCP.

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Yes exactly it just doesn't make sense with the timescales. And with the wait for an Ed Psych report for an EHCNA already at over 6 months in my LA (despite the legal 20 week timescale), how the flip will this even work in reality?

BoobsOnTheMoon · 23/02/2026 06:18

Load of old flannel tbh.

EHCPs are already reviewed annually, with a more detailed transition review before the move to secondary education

Parents frequently ask for new assessments of their child's needs, which are never forthcoming unless they choose to pay for independent reports. Part of the reason for this is a national shortage of Educational Psychologists. This shortage also is causing huge delays in initial EHC needs assessments. So I don't know where the money or Ed Psychs are coming from to do full reassessments Hmm

firstofallimadelight · 23/02/2026 06:18

If it does result in less support it will likely have a longer term negative impact . Reduced outcomes, more likely to need a Sen school, less likely to be able to work/contribute to society.

Frankiecat2 · 23/02/2026 06:17

MissingSockDetective · 23/02/2026 06:10

I'm not sure that this will really make much difference as EHCP's are already reviewed annually.

They’re talking about reassessment, not the annual review.

its suggesting that the need for an EHCP is reassessed at year 6.

I'm a SENDCo in a primary school. I can’t work out how they’d manage the phase transfers into secondary as currently secondary schools (including specialist schools) are consulted in the autumn term of year 6 and placements confirmed mid February. I don’t feel as if this has been well thought through. This would be the worst time to ‘lose’ the right to an EHCP.

Superhansrantowindsor · 23/02/2026 06:15

I’m more concerned with the proposals to put most of the money into mainstream rather than creating more specialist provision. It’s like putting a tiny plaster over a burst dam.

Ohthatsabitshit · 23/02/2026 06:14

I think this already happens really it’s just rebranding of normal transition stuff surely?

Mypoorbody · 23/02/2026 06:13

i don’t know the details to know if it is a good or bad thing. It sounds like it would be expensive if it is any different to current review. From what SEN parents and school staff here say the money is needed for direct support

MissingSockDetective · 23/02/2026 06:10

I'm not sure that this will really make much difference as EHCP's are already reviewed annually.

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