Downing Street faces pressure to uphold education, health and care plans (EHCPs) to foster trust among families of children with special educational needs. Over 600,000 children in England rely on EHCPs for crucial support. A letter from numerous charities warns of negative impacts if the government alters the special educational needs and disability (Send) system, resulting in diminished parental confidence. The education select committee chair emphasizes the need for transparency and assurance regarding EHCPs, advocating for reforms that rebuild trust rather than increase parental fears about their children's futures.
Downing Street must commit to education, health, and care plans (EHCPs) to maintain the trust of families with children who have special educational needs. A significant number of families, exceeding 600,000 children and young people, depend on these plans for their individual support in England. Mistrust among these families is evident, indicating that governmental assurances are necessary to restore confidence in the Send system.
Reforms should not exacerbate parental fears about their children's futures. Maintaining the integrity of EHCPs is crucial in rebuilding parental trust and addressing long-standing failures in the system.
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