Education Health and Care Plans
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Schools, colleges and education settings can find information and resources, including links to DfE guidance to support provision during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Access key information and resources to support East Sussex schools during the pandemic, including SEND-specific information and links to the latest DfE guidance.
1. Overview
Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plans, sometimes called a statutory plan, is a legal document which sets out:
- the child/young person's needs
- the outcomes for that child/young person
- the provision needed to meet their needs/outcomes
- the most appropriate educational placement
EHC plans cover the age range 0-25.
The EHC pages of the Local Offer gives information for families about requesting an EHC Needs Assessment and annual reviews of EHC plans.
The majority of children and young people do not require a statutory plan in order to be supported in their educational setting.