Education4h ago
Pupils with Send plans in England likely to double to one in 10 in rush for support
AI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Schools and local authorities in England are reporting a sharp rise in applications for education, health and care plans (EHCPs) as families rush to secure support ahead of proposed changes to the SEND provision. The number of children with SEND plans is expected to double, putting pressure on budgets and prompting calls for clearer guidance. The government is looking to Essex schools for a model to streamline the process.
WHY IT MATTERS
The surge in EHCP applications highlights growing demand for special education support and the financial strain on schools, prompting urgent policy review.
Schools and councils express financial concerns as EHCP applications surge before potential change in provision‘Powerful example’: minister looks to Essex school for blueprint to transform Send provisionSchools and councils across England are expecting the proportion of children with special needs plans to double to one in 10, with families rushing to secure support before ministers bring in changes.Headteachers have reported an “unreal” surge in applications for education, health and care plans...
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