Written questions

Special Educational Needs

2026-07-12 · Department for Education · 18407 · Official question

Mr Lee Dillon

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what statutory guidance her Department issues to local authorities on maintaining written records of communications and decisions during the Education, Health and Care assessment process.

Answer

The department has consulted on proposals to make the education, health and care (EHC) needs assessment process clearer, simpler and more reflective of the voice of parents or carers and the child or young person. The department is carefully reviewing and...