WG launches free EHCP Tracker App to support growing EHCP demand

The EHCP Tracker App provides families with personalised reminders, practical guidance and expert support, helping them stay organised, keep track of deadlines and make informed decisions throughout their EHCP journey.

The launch forms part of our ongoing commitment to supporting the wider SEND community. Through our free advice and support, we already support more than 130,000 parents, carers and professionals with trusted guidance from experts in autism, ADHD, mental health and associated conditions. In addition, more than 20,000 parents and carers have received direct support from the dedicated Parent Support Specialist Team, who are on hand to answer questions and help families navigate the challenges of the SEND system. Drawing on the insights, experiences and common challenges shared through these conversations, we identified a need for practical, accessible support that families could access anytime, anywhere, leading to the development of the EHCP Tracker App.

Developed in consultation with parents with first-hand experience of navigating the system, the EHCP Tracker App is designed to provide practical, parent-informed support at every stage, from making an initial application through to annual reviews and ongoing provision after an EHCP has been issued.

Tom Heaton, Director of ROUGEdigital, a Cheshire-based agency that developed the app, said: “Before this project began, I had already attended a Witherslack Group EHCP event as a parent, so I knew the depth of knowledge and genuine care they bring to SEND. When I heard about plans for the EHCP Tracker App, I wanted ROUGEdigital to be involved as I’ve experienced first-hand how difficult it can be to keep track of the moving parts, understand the terminology and continually advocate for your child, so creating something that reduces that burden feels incredibly worthwhile.”