Written Question·Department for Education·UIN 25879
Special Educational Needs
Tabled: 22 January 2025
Answered: 30 January 2025
Question
Mr Luke Charters
Labour — York Outer
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to (a) support and (b) improve decision-making in the provision of education, health and care plan assessments.
Answer
Catherine McKinnellLocal authorities have a statutory responsibility to assess whether children and young people have special educational needs that require an education, health and care (EHC) plan. Under the EHC needs assessment process, local authorities must seek informa...
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