The Annual Review is the statutory process by which a child/young person's progress in concerning the outcomes set out in the EHCP are reviewed. The Annual Review also considers whether the provision and targets in the EHCP are up-to-date and relevant. The review is an opportunity to consider whether the EHCP is still necessary to support the child/young person’s needs in the future, and to plan the outcomes for the coming year, setting new outcomes if necessary.
The video below is from the Council for Disabled Children (CDC) helps to explain the purpose and process of the Annual Review.
Annual Reviews should be person-centred and hold the wishes and aspirations of the child/ young person and their family at the centre of all planning and decision-making.
See Person centred planning for further information.