Developing Active Young Minds

20/01/2026

18/01/2026

Moving to a new phase of education with an EHC plan?

At this time of year, many families reach out to us for advice about their child's move from one phase of education to another - whether it's nursery to primary, primary to secondary, or beyond.

If your child has an EHC plan, your local authority has a legal duty to review and amend the plan when your child moves between particular stages of education.

The deadlines for when your child's EHC plan must be reviewed and amended are:
✅ 31 March for those moving from secondary school to a post-16 institution
✅ 15 February for all other phases of transfer

These deadlines are statutory, not optional.

For further guidance on this topic, take a look at our resources on annual reviews, including template letters to help you take action when your local authority is not complying with the law: https://www.ipsea.org.uk/moving-to-a-new-phase-of-education-with-an-ehc-plan

28/12/2025

Dads of autistic children: join our online session to share, learn and connect.
This discussion-led space covers topics like understanding autism, co-regulation, co-parenting and managing emotions. Ask questions or simply listen in a supportive environment https://bit.ly/43P51Rm

14/12/2025

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A brief list of useful resources for the festive period