Written questions

Special Educational Needs

2026-07-19 · Department for Education · HL2345 · Official question

Lord Pickles

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government how many local authorities in England are currently failing to issue education, health and care plans within the statutory 20-week deadline.

Answer

The department publishes figures on the number of education, health and care (EHC) plans issued within the statutory timeframe of 20 weeks. The latest data covers EHC plans issued during the 2018 to 2025 calendar years and is available on GOV.UK.The publi...