Education, Health and Care Plan

A legal plan setting out support for a child or young person with special educational needs and disabilities.

Abbreviation: EHCP

Also used as: EHCP, EHC plan, Education Health and Care Plan, Education, Health and Care Plans, EHC plans

An Education, Health and Care Plan is a legal plan for a child or young person with special educational needs and disabilities who requires support beyond what is normally available. It sets out needs, outcomes and the education, health and care provision required. EHCPs are central to many debates about SEND provision, local authority duties, school support and family rights.

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