The Children and Families Act introduced the right for parents and young people to request a personal budget to deliver aspects of an EHCP. Personal budgets are typically provided where universal or targeted provision is not available to meet the child or young person’s needs.  Where a personal budget is agreed for a child or young person with an EHCP, this will be set out in section J of the EHCP.  Not all young people with an EHCP will meet the criteria for social care intervention from Children’s or Adult Services and it's not always possible to offer a personal budget.  Where a personal budget is agreed, payments to parents, carers, the young person or his/her nominee, are made under the SEN Personal Budget Regulation (for an EHCP) and Direct Payment regulations.

Useful documents include: