Frustration as less than 10% Leeds school care plans delivered on time (opens original article in a new tab)

Leeds City Council reported that only 7.4% of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) were issued within the 20-week deadline, causing frustration among families as demand for SEND support increases.

• Only 7.4% of EHCPs were delivered on time within the 20-week deadline.
• There was a 24.1% increase in the number of children with EHCPs compared to the previous year.
• The council is using a twin-track approach to manage the backlog and improve EHCP delivery.