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EHC plans & assessments

This advice applies in England only. Read information for families in Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales.

Some children or young people with more complex educational needs receive support through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan.

In this section, we explain what support an EHC plan provides, the process of getting a plan if your child needs one, and what you need to know if your child has an EHC plan.