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EHC needs assessment

The statutory assessment a local authority carries out to decide whether a child or young person needs an EHCP.

Used in
England
Topic
SEND and special education

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EHCP (Education, health and care plan) England
A legal document in England, issued by the local authority, describing a child or young person's special educational, health and social care needs and the support they must receive, for those aged up to 25.
Local authority (LA) England Wales Scotland
The local council responsible for education services in its area, such as school places, admissions, SEND support and maintained schools. Sometimes still called the LEA (local education authority).

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