Can I Get an EHCP Without a Diagnosis?
If a Local Authority refuses to assess your child because they dont have a diagnosis, this is likely unlawful. The SEND Code of Practice (9.14) is clear: you need evidence of need, not a diagnostic label.
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If a Local Authority refuses to assess your child because they dont have a diagnosis, this is likely unlawful. The SEND Code of Practice (9.14) is clear: you need evidence of need, not a diagnostic label.
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