The UK government is considering reforms that could diminish the legal entitlements provided to children with special educational needs through Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). These documents are vital for families to secure necessary support for their children in mainstream schools. The rising number of EHCPs, which has increased by 140% since 2015, poses financial challenges, prompting a potential reevaluation of the support system. The Minister for school standards acknowledges the current system's inadequacies and hints at future changes, escalating concerns among parents and advocacy groups about access to crucial educational resources.
Hundreds of thousands of children with special needs in England might lose their legal right to critical educational support due to proposed government reforms regarding EHCPs.
Minister Catherine McKinnell indicated that the current model of educational support for children with special needs is failing and plans are in motion for a new system.
Families rely on Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) to secure necessary support for their children with special educational needs, especially in mainstream schools.
The National Audit Office’s report highlights that the growing number of EHCPs—up 140% since 2015—signals a financially unsustainable system for special educational needs support.
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