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54% of Special Needs Plans Delayed, Parents Fear Reforms

6/27/2025

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In England, a staggering 54% of education, health, and care plans (EHCPs) for children with special educational needs were delayed last year, failing to meet the critical 20-week deadline. Parents are increasingly anxious about looming government reforms that could jeopardize these essential plans, which play a vital role in ensuring their children receive the support they desperately need.

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Story summary

In England, a staggering 54% of education, health, and care plans (EHCPs) for children with special educational needs were delayed last year, failing to meet the critical 20-week deadline. Parents are increasingly anxious about looming government reforms that could jeopardize these essential plans, which play a vital role in ensuring their children receive the support they desperately need.