within the required deadlines, say campaigners
One year on from the introduction of education, health and care (EHC) plans for children and young people with special education needs (SEN) in England, concerns have arisen that the key reforms are failing to deliver the improvements promised by the government.
EHC plans were brought in to replace statements of SEN as part of the Children and Families Act reforms, with the aim of co-ordinating support across health, education and social care for children and young people up to the age of 25.
The government said the new system would be easier for families to navigate and give them greater control over the support their child receives. But evidence has emerged that councils are failing to properly carry out EHC assessments.
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