
Mainstream schools and colleges often hesitate to accept a child with an EHCP. We want these schools to actually give these children a chance because it can be really hard to get into education with an ECHP. They can lose time waiting to be put into a school or college.
Bridget Phillipson
Education Secretary
Review and reform education system to support neurodivergent children in schools
Review access to mental health care for children & YP with learning disabilities
Review guidance on school behaviour policy to support mental health & inclusion
Fund primary pupil assessments for ADHD before secondary school
Review support provided to autistic parents involved in SEND tribunals
Mainstream schools and colleges often hesitate to accept a child with an EHCP. We want these schools to actually give these children a chance because it can be really hard to get into education with an ECHP. They can lose time waiting to be put into a school or college.
Review and reform education system to support neurodivergent children in schools
Review access to mental health care for children & YP with learning disabilities
Review guidance on school behaviour policy to support mental health & inclusion
Fund primary pupil assessments for ADHD before secondary school
Review support provided to autistic parents involved in SEND tribunals