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EHCPs jump up 11% in a year

The number of children on Education, Health and Care Plans has increased by 11% in a year, official statistics have revealed.

By Emily Twinch | 27 June 2025
EHCPs jump up 11% in a year

The number of children on Education, Health and Care Plans has increased by 11% in a year, official statistics have revealed. 

Increased severity of needs, better diagnosis and more parents seeking statutory provision were behind the rise.

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