Is there any point applying for an EHCP for a 19 year old?

[ClarenceTheLion]

DS has just turned 19, and someone I know suggested an EHCP might help him over the coming years as he is nowhere near ready to find work or take on an education placement without a lot of support.

But everything I've read online suggests that they should be in place before 18, and that LAs have no need to grant them after that age. Is that right?

LAs have a duty to provide EHCPs at any age up to 25 provided the young person needs to be in education. There isn't a specific need for them to be in place before 18, but it's true to say the older he is the more difficult it will be to get one.

Apply, apply, apply - now! Exactly what this system was designed to do support to 25 if needs be. Go to the IPSEA website (google it) and find the model letter. Ignore LA or others that say it won't work/ can't do it. Follow the law.

My 19year old is getting assessed tomorrow for a EHCP any tips on what I should say? Her high school failed to agree for her to have an assessment for one, however just before she was leaving a new Senco started and said she should of had a EHCP years ago. She struggled in a community college so joined a smaller college done ok, but with her not having a EHCP they can't let her continue her course as they only get funded until 20 unless they have EHCP. I'm so worried about her future if she doesn't get this. Any advice is appreciated.

@Lisapeter this is an old thread, you would be better starting your own thread. Have you requested the LA undertake all the necessary assessments? Just so you know you could have requested an EHCNA yourself.

@Thatsnotmycar oh OK Thank-you, first time using this so unsure what I needed to do. I know but at the time I didn't know where to start.

How do I post and where do I post too. Lol sorry for questions.

If you click “start new thread” at the top of this page you can start a new thread.

Ahh ok, Thank-you for your help.