EHCP Help in Surrey
Surrey County Council is the current statutory authority for Surrey EHC needs assessments. Use its official route and SEND Advice Surrey for current, independent information and support.
Use Surrey County Council’s current route
An EHC needs assessment is a statutory process. A parent, carer or young person can request one, and Surrey County Council’s official information explains how the current route works.
Surrey County Council
Surrey County Council is the current statutory authority for Surrey EHC needs assessments. SEND Advice Surrey offers free, impartial information and support. Last reviewed: August 2026.
Check your EHCP timeline
Use the date Surrey County Council received the request to calculate indicative 6-week, 16-week and 20-week points. This is a planning aid, not legal advice.
Evidence and next steps
Free statutory and school support should come first. Speak to the SENCO, keep plans, reports and review notes together, and use SEND Advice Surrey if you need impartial help understanding the process.
Independent guidance for families
SEND Lantern is an independent guidance platform operated by SEND Lantern Ltd. We help families explore special educational needs and disabilities support, possible next steps and relevant services. SEND Lantern is not part of the NHS, a local authority, a school or any individual service provider. Information on this website is general guidance and should not be treated as medical, legal or educational advice.