Appeal an education, health and care (EHC) plan decision
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If you win your appeal
If you win your appeal, the local authority must act on the tribunal’s decision within a set amount of time.
| Decision | When local authority must act |
|---|---|
| Start assessment or reassessment | Within 2 weeks |
| Make an EHC plan | Within 5 weeks |
| Change the needs or provision (sections B or F) in the plan | Within 5 weeks |
| Change the school or placement (section I) in the plan | Within 2 weeks |
| Continue with a plan | Immediately |
| Cancel a plan | Immediately |
You can complain to the Local Government Ombudsman if the local authority does not act on the decision.
Local Government Ombudsman
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Telephone: 0300 061 0614
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Local Government Ombudsman
PO Box 4771
Coventry
CV4 0EH