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Mother Secures Vital Support Amid Special Needs Reform

6/27/2025

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After a grueling 72-week wait, Sue from Wirral finally obtained an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for her daughter Matilda, who struggles with suspected autism and ADHD. As Matilda prepares for the daunting leap to secondary school, Sue worries that looming government reforms might threaten vital support for children with special needs.

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Story summary

After a grueling 72-week wait, Sue from Wirral finally obtained an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) for her daughter Matilda, who struggles with suspected autism and ADHD. As Matilda prepares for the daunting leap to secondary school, Sue worries that looming government reforms might threaten vital support for children with special needs.