US EditionGovernment urged to keep care plans for children with special needs
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 6 – Campaigners stress the importance of education, health and care plans as 638,745 were active in January 2025, urging the government to avoid removing legal protections for children with SEND.
- On July 10, the 'Leading an Inclusive Culture' conference will be held at QE School in Wimborne, focusing on education for children with SEND and disadvantaged backgrounds.
- The event follows ongoing concerns about Bristol City Council spying on SEND parents since 2021, with a promised independent inquiry still unfulfilled after more than a year.
- The conference aims to improve inclusive practices by sharing latest research and expertise across 70 schools in Dorset, Christchurch, and Somerset serving 17% of students with SEND.
- Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson acknowledged that EHCPs represent a complicated and sensitive issue and committed to enhancing support, emphasizing that it is crucial for families to retain these important legal safeguards.
- Although no final decisions have been made, ministers have not dismissed the possibility of removing EHCPs, with comprehensive details on proposed changes expected in October, creating uncertainty for children who depend on these plans.
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