Education, health and care plan numbers expected to double in England

Schools and councils in England expect the proportion of children with education, health and care plans (EHCPs) to double to one in 10, with families rushing to apply before government reforms. Headteachers described an unreal surge in assessment requests, and councils warned of renewed financial pressure. EHCPs are legal documents setting out the support a child needs up to age 25. Source: the Guardian