Delays in EHCP Issuance
Croydon Council is currently addressing persistent delays in issuing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) within statutory timeframes.
Croydon Council is facing persistent delays in issuing Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), with only 38% finalised within the statutory 20-week timeframe in October 2026. This figure represents a 2% decrease from the previous reporting period. The issue was highlighted at a Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee meeting on 20 October 2026.
Emma Carter, Service Manager for the local Youth Justice Service, acknowledged the challenge of demand causing slowdowns, stating that a newly recruited assessment team was expected to improve performance. There are no upcoming meetings currently scheduled to discuss this topic.
Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are legal documents that outline the special educational, health and social care needs of children and young people and the support required to meet those needs.
Key facts
- Croydon Council finalised 38% of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) within the statutory 20-week timeframe in October 2026. Source
- This figure represents a 2% decrease in EHCPs finalised within the statutory timeframe since the previous reporting period. Source
- The issue of EHCP delays was highlighted at a Scrutiny Children & Young People Sub-Committee meeting on 20 October 2026. Source
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