Special Educational Needs
Commons · Question 102939 · Tabled 5 Jan 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Pippa Heylings
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of administrative and bureaucratic barriers within local authorities on the timeliness of EHCP assessments.
Answer
Answered by Georgia Gould, 13 Jan 2026
The department understands that some families face challenges with securing education, health and care (EHC) plans in a timely way. We are committed to restoring confidence in the system of support for children and young people with special educational ne...