Written questions

Special Educational Needs: Essex

2026-06-15 · Department for Education · 10260 · Official question

Dr Neil Hudson

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment her Department has made of the level of delays in issuing Education, Health and Care Plans in Essex.

Answer

Many children wait too long for their education, health and care plans, and support often comes too late and only after escalation. We are determined to make improvements, as set out in our recent consultation on special educational needs and disabilities...