Education, Health and Care Plans

She addressed the impact of the current EHCP system on teachers, noting that it is unfair to expect them to cope with unmet needs while also managing a full classroom. She urged for urgent changes.

In Scarborough, more than 100 children are in elective home education due to lack of support, with one child's mother quitting work to homeschool them. She asks the Government to use a register proposed in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

Welcomed the £1 billion investment but highlighted that only 50% of EHCPs were delivered within statutory timeframes last year, calling for robust improvement plans and a focused workforce strategy.

Acknowledged underfunding in rural areas and highlighted issues with expensive home-to-school transport due to budget constraints.

Highlighted a postcode lottery in his constituency with 100% of EHCP cases being in Lancashire, underlining unacceptable disparities.

Raised a specific issue about EHCP delays, citing a case where a child with multiple conditions missed 1,100 lessons due to local authority disputes.

Repurposed staff room in North Cornwall primary school for two SEND students without a place; new SEND school planned but with long wait list and funding issues.

A constituent’s child was poorly supported in school with only 11 hours of tuition after a long delay in EHCP assessment. Local authorities are overloaded, lacking clarity and transparency.

High costs impact Wokingham borough council’s budget; set to lose £1 million under draft local government settlement. Requests a meeting with the Minister for funding review and process improvement.

He criticized the poor support for SEND in Hillingdon, highlighting a 40% drop in families getting EHCP determinations within the statutory limit since 2015. He also mentioned local funding cuts that will worsen the situation.

Discussed the failures of Surrey county council to deliver effective EHCPs, emphasizing the need for both timely and quality implementation.

The Chair of the Education Committee reiterates that the current SEND system is in crisis, letting down children and their families. She welcomes measures brought forward by the Government but believes there is further to go, extending the deadline for written evidence submission to 6 February.

Surrey county council's timeliness in issuing EHCPs within 20 weeks has dropped from 57% to 16.2% over the past six years.

The MP raises concerns about the current system's inequality and inefficiency, suggesting that families suffer due to postcode-based disparities in services. He calls for a thorough review of the special educational needs and disabilities system.

Calls for greater accountability and scrutiny of the ombudsman process, suggesting public hearings for all tribunal cases where around 95% find in favour of families.

In Bournemouth, 23% of children have special educational needs with many waiting over 20 weeks for an EHCP. Parents face resource shortages and lack of planning, impacting children's mental health.

He highlighted significant disparities in EHCP provision between East Sussex and West Sussex, using an example of a family from his constituency struggling with post-16 SEND provisions at Crawley college.

The MP highlighted the postcode lottery in EHCP completion rates, with significant differences between local authorities. She called for a thorough analysis of these discrepancies and urged for an overhaul of the SEND system to address issues stemming from low expectations and inadequate implementation of changes. Trott acknowledged that while mainstream education benefits some, there should be options for special schools if preferred by parents. She raised questions about statutory override and expressed appreciation for engagement on these issues.

Ten years on from the Children and Families Act 2014, local authorities struggle with delays and cost increases due to additional responsibilities without sufficient resources. Workforce issues exacerbate the SEND crisis. Turner addressed concerns about school trusts and the potential impact on special educational needs provision. He referenced CST's stance on pay negotiations and clarified it is not about setting a ceiling but establishing a floor.

He shared a case where parents are moving house but one child with an EHCP faces significant challenges in securing appropriate schooling, highlighting disparities in treatment between children with and without EHCPs.

She highlighted the difficulties parents face in securing EHCPs for their children, emphasizing that families should not have to fight a broken system and go through tribunals just to get necessary support.

Called for stable long-term funding for local government and highlighted Labour's efforts in increasing education spending specifically earmarked for SEND.

Stressed the importance of ensuring provision is local, well-resourced, and meets individual needs. Emphasised challenges in securing appropriate school places for children due to lack of funding. Highlights the issue of long waiting times for EHCP assessments and advocates for a robust accountability system for local authorities.

Reported on the severe delays in Kent county council’s EHCP processes, advocating for re-instituting special measures to address ongoing issues.

Surrey has 1,800 children missing education due to lack of provision and an average two-year wait for ADHD diagnosis. The county is at the bottom in timely EHCPs and near the top for tribunal cases.

Discusses difficulties in securing suitable provisions for children with special needs under their EHCPs despite having them, emphasizing the need to support schools to meet these educational requirements.

He discussed the challenges faced by Stockport due to low funding for school systems and highlighted that Stockport's funding per pupil is among the lowest nationally, with a 60.4% increase in EHCPs since 2019.

Describes the challenges of accessing mental health support teams and calls on the government to provide extra funding for local authorities.

Highlighted early intervention efforts by integrated care boards and suggested collaboration between Essex constituencies for improving outcomes for parents and children. Essex county council is one of the worst for delivering EHCPs. A roundtable in Colchester highlights issues, urging the Minister to pay attention and make changes.

He discussed the challenges faced by teachers, teaching assistants, parents, and school governors in his constituency regarding special educational needs and disabilities. He also mentioned that Bolton has seen a 20% increase in children diagnosed with SEND over the past seven years.

Public Accounts Committee report highlights regional disparities in EHCP delivery; urges Government to urgently review infrastructure and systems.

The MP emphasizes the need to address funding inequalities across local authorities, highlighting Somerset council's low per-pupil funding compared to other regions. She stresses the urgency of providing better support for vulnerable pupils.

She pointed out that only 49% of children receive their EHCP within the statutory limit, leading to delays in diagnosis and suitable housing. She also noted that many schools find it difficult to meet the needs of pupils with SEND.

Norfolk county council seeks to be part of the solution for innovative SEND support solutions, proposing national best practice exemplification.

The MP discusses Slough’s below-average attainment outcomes for children with special educational needs and disabilities, urging for more funding and resources. He stresses the need to regain parents' trust by improving the efficiency of EHCP processes.

Current system creates conflict, stress for teachers and parents; investment in early diagnosis can save money and ensure better understanding of children's needs.