EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan)
What it means
A legal document in England outlining a child or young person's special educational needs and the support a local authority will provide. Replaced the older Statement of Special Educational Needs.
Term details
Category: education
Regional use: uk
Last source check: July 28, 2026
Source
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