Little Nellies · Children, young people & families
EHCP annual review support
Your child’s needs and support may have changed since the plan was written. We help you prepare for the annual review, attend the agreed meeting and respond to the council’s decision or proposed amendments. Little Nellies is the SEND and EHCP service of Nellie Supports Ltd, supporting families in England.
Fee: £1,200 including VAT. Your written quote confirms the agreed annual-review scope before instruction.
At a glance
- Includes: familiarisation with the current plan, preparation, agreed meeting attendance and written follow-up.
- Fee: £1,200 including VAT. Your written quote confirms the agreed annual-review scope before instruction.
- Available to: new and existing families; a separate draft review is not a prerequisite.
- Timing: share the review date and any council correspondence when you contact us.
The annual-review preparation checklist linked here is free to read online and download as a printable PDF. You do not need to buy a DIY pack or book paid support to use it.
When annual-review support can help
The review should consider the child or young person’s current needs, progress, views and aspirations. It is also a chance to identify support that was not delivered, new needs that are missing from the plan and changes needed for the next stage of education.
You may be worried that the meeting will overlook your concerns, that a proposed reduction in support is not supported by the evidence, or that the council is considering ceasing the plan. We help you set out the issues clearly and follow the decision beyond the meeting.
What the service includes
Preparation with you
We discuss what has changed and what you want the review to address. Familiarisation with the current plan and the previous review is included, whether or not we have worked with your family before.
Compare the plan with the year’s evidence
We check the relevant provision against what was delivered, consider progress and professional updates, and identify the needs or recommendations that require attention.
Your written contribution
We help prepare the concerns, evidence and changes you want considered, with your contribution ready to be shared before the meeting within the agreed arrangements.
Meeting attendance
We attend the review or co-production meeting as agreed, support you in discussing the plan and record the key issues, proposed changes and actions.
Written follow-up
You receive a note of the meeting and the agreed response to the council’s decision or proposed amendments. The instruction explains the follow-up included and the relevant delivery dates.
Fees and any additional work
Annual-review support costs £1,200 including VAT and is invoiced at instruction. Your written quote confirms the agreed scope and payment arrangements. New families do not need to buy an additional draft review simply so we can read the current plan.
A new assessment, wider review of proposed wording outside the agreed scope, or a later Tribunal appeal is separate work. If any is needed, we explain the reason, scope and charge before you commit. Relevant review documents can be used in a later instruction.
Evidence to prepare
- The current EHCP and the previous annual-review report.
- School records of the provision delivered, attendance and progress towards outcomes.
- Updates from professionals involved during the year.
- Your account of daily life and the child or young person’s own views and priorities.
- Information about an upcoming school or college transfer and any new support needs.
The free checklist can help you organise these points before the meeting. Tell us which records are unavailable so we can identify focused requests for further information.
Annual-review deadlines
An EHC plan must be reviewed at least every 12 months. Certain transfers between phases of education have additional timing requirements, so tell us if a move is approaching.
The council must normally notify you within four weeks of the review meeting whether it will maintain, amend or cease the plan. The meeting, that decision and any later amendment process are separate stages.
If the council proposes amendments, it must follow the relevant notice and response process. Check the documents and dates promptly; we help you identify the response needed within the work agreed.
Children and Families Act 2014: reviews and reassessments
SEND Regulations: annual-review procedure for children and young people attending an institution
Following the council’s decision
The plan stays the same
We compare the decision with the changes requested and explain the relevant next step. A decision not to amend can give rise to appeal rights; check the decision letter and applicable deadline.
The council proposes amendments
We consider whether the proposed wording reflects the review evidence and prepare the response included in your instruction. A meeting alone does not change the provision specified in the current plan.
The council proposes to cease the plan
The council must apply the statutory conditions and consultation requirements. A plan is not automatically maintained until age 25, and reaching age 19 alone is not a reason to cease it. A decision to cease can be appealed; seek prompt advice about the decision and maintaining provision.
Your family and the practitioner supporting you
A named member of our SEND team explains the work and keeps you informed. The allocated practitioner and relevant expertise are confirmed before instruction; any additional social work, psychological or other specialist input is expressly agreed.
We plan around communication, accessibility and participation needs. The child or young person’s views, strengths and everyday experience remain central, including what happens at home and in the community.
After compulsory school age, SEND decision-making rights generally transfer to the young person. We agree how they wish to participate, the support they need and who has authority to act.
Our written reasoning links the changes requested to the evidence and identifies gaps or uncertainty. We explain where a different specialist or solicitor is needed.
Questions about annual-review support
Do I need to wait for the review if support is missing now?
No. Keep a record of the missing provision and raise it promptly. An education provision concern may require action before the next annual review.
Can the meeting reduce my child’s support immediately?
A review meeting does not itself amend the EHCP. Changes to the plan must follow the applicable amendment process.
Is the preparation checklist free?
Yes. The online checklist and printable PDF linked near the top of this page are free resources, available independently of our paid services.
Will you attend the meeting if we are new to Little Nellies?
The service is available to new and existing families. We check the review date, documents and availability, then confirm attendance and preparation arrangements in writing.
Does the service include a later appeal?
No. Appeal work is separately scoped and quoted. We explain the options and any relevant deadline if the review decision leaves matters unresolved.
Free help and advice
You can use free information and advice when deciding what to do next. Paid support is optional. Check each organisation’s current availability and whether any additional service carries a charge.
IPSEA: SEND law information, model letters and advice services
SOS!SEN: SEND information and advice for families
Find your local SENDIASS for free, impartial information, advice and support
Related EHCP guides and support
Book your free 15-minute call
Tell us the review date, what has changed and the main concerns you want the meeting to address. The call helps us identify the service that fits your situation, check availability and explain the next step. It does not include a document review or detailed case advice; we explain any proposed paid work before you decide.