SEND law · 2014

Children and Families Act 2014

EHCPs reshaped SEND law in England.

Education, health and care were meant to come together around the child.

Simple version

The Children and Families Act 2014 introduced EHCPs and reformed SEND law for children and young people in England.

Why it matters

It promised joined-up support and person-centred planning, but many families experience delay and conflict.

Awareverse lens

The legal plan should follow the child, not force the child to fit the paperwork.

Common mistake

A common mistake is letting the plan become more important than the child.

Question to ask

Who had power here, who was left outside, and what would have changed if the human being was seen first?

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