Free tool

EHCP Deadline Calculator

Enter a date and instantly see every legal deadline the Local Authority must meet. Most parents never know these deadlines exist — until they miss them.

Based on the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice. Updated 2024.

Step 1 — Choose your starting point

What event are you calculating from?

Step 2 — Enter the date

When did this happen?

Working days skip weekends only. Bank holidays are not excluded — allow extra time around public holidays.

This calculator provides general guidance based on statutory timelines in the Children and Families Act 2014 and SEND Code of Practice. It does not account for bank holidays. Deadlines may vary in individual cases. For legal advice, contact IPSEA (ipsea.org.uk) or your local SENDIASS service.