Special Educational Needs: Essex
2026-06-15 · Department for Education · 10261 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the time taken for Education, Health and Care Plan assessments in Essex on children’s access to appropriate educational support.
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...