Written questions

Special Educational Needs: West Sussex

Commons · Question 24612 · Tabled 16 Jan 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 24 Jan 2025

Question

Asked by Peter Lamb

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help increase the completion rates for EHCP applications within 20 weeks in West Sussex County Council.

Answer

Answered by Catherine McKinnell, 24 Jan 2025

It is important that, where required, education, health and care (EHC) plan assessments are progressed promptly and, if needed, plans are issued as quickly as possible so that children and young people can access the support they need.The department knows...