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Special Educational Needs

Commons · Question 43778 · Tabled 2 Apr 2025 · Department for Education · Official record

Answered 9 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Chris Coghlan

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the accuracy of the education, health and care plan issuance process.

Answer

Answered by Catherine McKinnell, 9 Apr 2025

An education, health and care (EHC) needs assessment ensures that a child or young person’s needs are assessed in a co-ordinated manner across education, health and social care services. Under this assessment process the local authority must seek informat...