FOI Template: EHCP Timelines

Subject: Freedom of Information Request – EHCP Timeline Compliance

Dear FOI Officer,

Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am requesting the following information regarding Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) processed by [Council Name] Local Authority:

✦ How many new EHCP requests were received in the following calendar years: 2022, 2023, 2024 (to date). Of those, how many were completed within the legal 20-week timeframe, as per the Children and Families Act 2014? ✦ How many EHCPs exceeded the 20-week deadline in each of those years? ✦ What was the average processing time (in weeks) for EHCPs in each year listed? ✦ If tracked, what are the main causes for delays (e.g., waiting on advice, lack of staffing, school placement issues, etc.)?

If any of this data is already available publicly, I’d appreciate being directed to the relevant link.

I look forward to your response within 20 working days as required by the Act. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you need clarification.

Sincerely, [Your Full Name]

[Your Email Address]

[Your Postal Address — optional]