The party's manifesto for disabled people states that, should it win the general election, it intends to address the "disability education gap", which it claims "stops disabled children fulfilling their potential".
This will involve replacing the "flawed" EHC plan assessment, which it says has been "used to restrict access to support".
"Labour will deliver a strategy for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) based on inclusivity, and embed SEND more substantially into training for teachers and non-teaching staff, so that staff, children and their parents are properly supported," the manifesto states.
"Although the 2014 Children and Families Act introduced education health and care plans from birth to 25 years providing the potential for a more joined-up needs assessment and care plan, it is clear that the EHC plans are in effect restricting access to support for all but those with the most severe needs.
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