Phillipson Vows EHCPs Stay for Complex Needs in Send Reforms
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson pledges to maintain education health and care plans for children with the most complex needs amid sweeping Send system reforms aimed at inclusivity.
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Send Reforms: Four Scenarios for Children with Special Needs
Analysis of how England's Send overhaul could impact children, from EHCP holders to those without plans, with changes phased until 2030.
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SEND Reforms to Cut EHCPs by 270,000, New Plans Unveiled
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces major SEND reforms, projecting a 40% reduction in EHCPs by 2035 and introducing Individual Support Plans for tiered assistance.
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Government plans to overhaul SEND provision aim for inclusivity but may undermine support for neurodiverse children struggling with mainstream school environments.
SEND Reforms to Cut EHCPs by 40%, Triggering Backlash Concerns
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announces reforms reducing EHCPs for 270,000 children by 2035, shifting to school-based support amid £4bn funding and political opposition.
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SEND Reforms: New Plans and £4bn Funding Announced
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Send Overhaul to Reduce EHCPs by 270,000 in England
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