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Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

3 stories · discussed at 2 council meetings · 4 councils

Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), a legal document that outlines a child or young person's special educational, health and social care needs and how these will be met. A legal document that outlines the support a child or young person with special educational needs and disabilities requires. A legal document that outlines the support a child or young person needs to achieve their potential, covering education, health, and social care.

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  1. Lewisham Council Faces £10 Million Overspend on High Needs Block for SEND Services Lewisham Council is facing a projected £10 million overspend on its high needs block for special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) services, a figure that has remained... Lewisham 18 September 2026
  2. Hounslow Boosts SEND Support with Programme Extension Hounslow Council's Cabinet has approved plans to extend the Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision (AP) Programme until the end of October... Hounslow 20 March 2026
  3. Elective Home Education Sees Significant Rise in Greenwich, Reflecting National Trend The number of children being educated at home in Greenwich has seen a significant rise, with 882 children registered for elective home education (EHE) during the 2024-25... Greenwich 15 March 2026