Summary
The Children and Families Act 2014 reformed the system for supporting children and young people with special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities, introducing Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans for those aged 0–25. It also reformed adoption, family justice, and children's rights.
Key Points
- EHC plans replace SEN statements and Learning Difficulty Assessments (Part 3)
- Local offer: LAs must publish services available for children and young people with SEN
- Right of appeal to SEND Tribunal against EHC plan decisions
- Personal budgets for families with EHC plans
- Extended age range: support from 0 to 25