Special Educational Needs: Chronic Illnesses
2026-07-20 · Department for Education · HL2402 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government how necessary health provision will be identified, commissioned and secured for children and young people with cerebral palsy, and others with significant long-term health needs, who do not have an education, health and car
Answer
Section 21 of the Children and Families Act 2014 is clear that healthcare provision is only deemed to be special educational provision if it educates or trains a child or young person. Such decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, as set out in paragra...