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Number of children getting special educational needs support hits another record high

Number of children getting special educational needs support hits another record high
BBC UK Thursday 25 June 2026, 11:58 UTC 1 min read
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It is the highest yearly increase in education, health and care plans (EHCPs) since they were introduced.

It is the highest yearly increase in education, health and care plans (EHCPs) since they were introduced.
EHCPs (ORG)
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