Ministers are under pressure not to eliminate education, health and care plans (EHCPs) for children with special educational needs and disabilities. Campaigners assert these plans are crucial legal protections and warn that thousands of children could lose their educational access if removed. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson acknowledged the complex nature of this issue while not ruling out changes. Shadow education minister Neil O'Brien criticized the government's inconsistency. Full details of proposed changes are expected in October, but campaigners stress that the removal of EHCPs would severely impact children's education and rights.
Campaigners warn that education, health and care plans (EHCPs) are 'precious legal protections', emphasizing that abolishing them could leave thousands without vital educational support.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson described the situation regarding EHCPs as a 'complex and sensitive area', avoiding commitments on their potential scrapping while acknowledging the system's challenges.
Neil O'Brien, shadow education minister, criticized the government for 'broken promises and U-turns', pointing to a lack of clarity about the future of EHCPs.
Campaigners expressed concerns that without EHCPs, 'many thousands of children risk being denied vital provision, or losing access to education altogether', underscoring the necessity of these plans.
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