{"id":20381,"date":"2024-09-10T14:55:14","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T13:55:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/?page_id=20381"},"modified":"2026-05-01T16:05:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T15:05:38","slug":"education-health-and-care-plans","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/","title":{"rendered":"Education, health and care plans (EHCPs)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>An EHCP is for children and young people aged up to 25 who need more support than is available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/support-schools-settings\/ordinarily-available-inclusive-provision\/\">ordinarily available inclusive provision (OAIP)<\/a> to support special educational needs in their mainstream nursery, school or college.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An EHCP is a legal document that sets out a child or young person\u2019s education, health and care needs and the additional support required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can ask for an education, health and care (EHC) needs assessment if you think your child needs an EHCP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process outlined below, from the point at which an assessment is requested until the final EHCP is issued, should take&nbsp;no more than 20 weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"steps-block clearfix  in_content\" id=\"block_acf-block-69f4c13fab427\"><div id=\"step-by-step-navigation\" class=\"dcc-step-nav dcc-step-nav--large dcc-step-nav--active\" data-show-text=\"Show\" data-hide-text=\"Hide\" data-show-all-text=\"Show all steps\" data-hide-all-text=\"Hide all steps\" data-show=\"true\">\r\n<div class=\"dcc-step-nav__controls hide-for-print\">\r\n<button aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--controls js-step-controls-button\" aria-controls=\"\">\r\n<span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron  js-step-controls-button-icon\"><\/span>\r\n<span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text dcc-step-nav__button-text--all js-step-controls-button-text\">Hide all steps<\/span>\r\n<\/button>\r\n<\/div><ol class=\"dcc-step-nav__steps\"><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__step js-step\" id=\"advice-and-guidance-1\">\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel\" data-position=\"1\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"dcc-step-nav__title\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle dcc-step-nav__circle--number\">\r\n                <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-inner\">\r\n                  <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-background\"><span class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Step<\/span> 1<span class=\"hide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n\r\n              <span class=\"js-step-title\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"step-panel-advice-and-guidance-1\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--title js-step-title-button\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav____title-text-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__title-text js-step-title-text\">Advice and guidance<\/span><span class=\"invisible dcc-step-nav__section-heading-divider\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link js-toggle-link hide-for-print\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron js-toggle-link-icon \"><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text js-toggle-link-text\">Hide<\/span><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"show-for-sr\"> this section<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/span>\r\n            <\/h2 >\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__panel js-panel show\" id=\"step-panel-advice-and-guidance-1\"><p class=\"dcc-step-nav__paragraph\">If you feel that your child is not making progress, you might be considering requesting an EHC needs assessment &#8211; but, the quickest way to get some extra support for your child is to speak to staff at their school, college or other place of education. We&#8217;d always recommend having these conversations before proceeding with a request for assessment.<\/p><ul class=\"dcc-step-nav__list--choice\" data-length=\"4\"><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"1.1\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/get-some-more-advice-and-support\/\">Get some more advice and support<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"1.2\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/what-is-an-ehc-needs-assessment\/\">What is an EHC needs assessment<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"1.3\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/who-is-responsible-for-ehc-assessments-and-plans-at-devon-county-council\/\">Who is responsible for EHC assessments and plans at Devon County Council<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"1.4\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/the-ehcp-funding-framework\/\">The EHCP funding framework<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><\/ul><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__step js-step\" id=\"request-an-ehc-needs-assessment-2\">\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel\" data-position=\"2\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"dcc-step-nav__title\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle dcc-step-nav__circle--number\">\r\n                <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-inner\">\r\n                  <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-background\"><span class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Step<\/span> 2<span class=\"hide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n\r\n              <span class=\"js-step-title\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"step-panel-request-an-ehc-needs-assessment-2\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--title js-step-title-button\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav____title-text-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__title-text js-step-title-text\">Request an EHC needs assessment<\/span><span class=\"invisible dcc-step-nav__section-heading-divider\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link js-toggle-link hide-for-print\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron js-toggle-link-icon \"><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text js-toggle-link-text\">Hide<\/span><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"show-for-sr\"> this section<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/span>\r\n            <\/h2 >\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__panel js-panel show\" id=\"step-panel-request-an-ehc-needs-assessment-2\"><p class=\"dcc-step-nav__paragraph\">Follow our guidance on how to make a request, who should be involved in making the request and what happens once you have submitted it. We must give you a decision about whether or not we&#8217;ll carry out an assessment within six weeks of your request.<\/p><ol class=\"dcc-step-nav__list\" data-length=\"6\"><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"2.1\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/who-should-make-a-request\/\">Who should make a request<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"2.2\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/how-to-make-a-request\/\">How to make a request<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"2.3\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/what-happens-once-your-request-is-made\/\">What happens once your request is made<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"2.4\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/how-we-decide-whether-an-assessment-will-take-place\/\">How we decide whether an assessment will take place<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"2.5\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/what-you-can-do-if-your-request-is-turned-down\/\">What you can do if your request is turned down<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"2.6\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/disagreeing-with-decisions\/\">Disagreeing with decisions<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><\/ol><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__step js-step\" id=\"the-assessment-process-3\">\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel\" data-position=\"3\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"dcc-step-nav__title\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle dcc-step-nav__circle--number\">\r\n                <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-inner\">\r\n                  <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-background\"><span class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Step<\/span> 3<span class=\"hide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n\r\n              <span class=\"js-step-title\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"step-panel-the-assessment-process-3\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--title js-step-title-button\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav____title-text-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__title-text js-step-title-text\">The assessment process<\/span><span class=\"invisible dcc-step-nav__section-heading-divider\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link js-toggle-link hide-for-print\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron js-toggle-link-icon \"><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text js-toggle-link-text\">Hide<\/span><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"show-for-sr\"> this section<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/span>\r\n            <\/h2 >\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__panel js-panel show\" id=\"step-panel-the-assessment-process-3\"><p class=\"dcc-step-nav__paragraph\">Find out more about what happens if we agree to carry out an assessment. We must tell you whether or not we will issue an EHCP within 16 weeks of your request.<\/p><ol class=\"dcc-step-nav__list\" data-length=\"5\"><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"3.1\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/what-happens-during-an-assessment-and-how-long-does-it-take\/\">What happens during an assessment and how long does it take<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"3.2\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/providing-your-evidence-to-support-the-assessment\/\">Providing your evidence to support the assessment<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"3.3\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/how-we-decide-whether-to-issue-a-plan\/\">How we decide whether to issue a plan<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"3.4\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/what-you-can-do-if-we-decide-not-to-issue-a-plan\/\">What you can do if we decide not to issue a plan<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"3.5\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/disagreeing-with-decisions\/\">Disagreeing with decisions<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><\/ol><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__step js-step\" id=\"developing-the-ehc-plan-4\">\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel\" data-position=\"4\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"dcc-step-nav__title\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle dcc-step-nav__circle--number\">\r\n                <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-inner\">\r\n                  <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-background\"><span class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Step<\/span> 4<span class=\"hide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n\r\n              <span class=\"js-step-title\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"step-panel-developing-the-ehc-plan-4\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--title js-step-title-button\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav____title-text-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__title-text js-step-title-text\">Developing the EHC plan<\/span><span class=\"invisible dcc-step-nav__section-heading-divider\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link js-toggle-link hide-for-print\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron js-toggle-link-icon \"><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text js-toggle-link-text\">Hide<\/span><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"show-for-sr\"> this section<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/span>\r\n            <\/h2 >\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__panel js-panel show\" id=\"step-panel-developing-the-ehc-plan-4\"><p class=\"dcc-step-nav__paragraph\">The Local Authority will create a draft EHCP and send you a copy. You will have 15 calendar days to give your suggested amendments and views before a final plan is issued. We must issue a final EHCP within 20 weeks of your original request. <\/p><ol class=\"dcc-step-nav__list\" data-length=\"6\"><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"4.1\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/the-draft-ehc-plan\/\">The draft EHCP<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"4.2\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/the-final-ehc-plan\/\">The final EHCP<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"4.3\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/implementing-the-ehc-plan\/\">Implementing the EHCP<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"4.4\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/what-has-to-be-in-an-ehc-plan\/\">What has to be in an EHCP<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"4.5\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/what-makes-a-good-ehc-plan\/\">What makes a good EHCP<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"4.6\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/ehc-plans-for-19-to-25-year-olds\/\">EHCPs for 19 to 25-year-olds<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><\/ol><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__step js-step\" id=\"reviewing-ehcps-5\">\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel\" data-position=\"5\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"dcc-step-nav__title\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle dcc-step-nav__circle--number\">\r\n                <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-inner\">\r\n                  <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-background\"><span class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Step<\/span> 5<span class=\"hide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n\r\n              <span class=\"js-step-title\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"step-panel-reviewing-ehcps-5\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--title js-step-title-button\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav____title-text-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__title-text js-step-title-text\">Reviewing EHCPs<\/span><span class=\"invisible dcc-step-nav__section-heading-divider\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link js-toggle-link hide-for-print\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron js-toggle-link-icon \"><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text js-toggle-link-text\">Hide<\/span><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"show-for-sr\"> this section<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/span>\r\n            <\/h2 >\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__panel js-panel show\" id=\"step-panel-reviewing-ehcps-5\"><p class=\"dcc-step-nav__paragraph\">Over time, your child\u2019s needs may change. We will review their EHCP each year as a minimum to ensure it continues to meet their needs. <\/p><ol class=\"dcc-step-nav__list\" data-length=\"4\"><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"5.1\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/how-often-do-reviews-take-place\/\">How often do reviews take place<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"5.2\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/what-happens-during-a-review\/\">What happens during a review<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"5.3\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/ending-an-ehcp\/\">Ending an EHCP<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"5.4\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/reassessments\/\">Reassessments<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><\/ol><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/li><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__step js-step\" id=\"transferring-an-ehcp-6\">\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__header js-toggle-panel\" data-position=\"6\">\r\n            <h2 class=\"dcc-step-nav__title\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle dcc-step-nav__circle--number\">\r\n                <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-inner\">\r\n                  <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__circle-background\"><span class=\"show-for-sr show-for-print\">Step<\/span> 6<span class=\"hide\" aria-hidden=\"true\">:<\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n              <\/span>\r\n\r\n              <span class=\"js-step-title\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"step-panel-transferring-an-ehcp-6\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__button dcc-step-nav__button--title js-step-title-button\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav____title-text-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__title-text js-step-title-text\">Transferring an EHCP<\/span><span class=\"invisible dcc-step-nav__section-heading-divider\">, <\/span><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link js-toggle-link hide-for-print\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__toggle-link-focus\">\r\n              <span class=\"dcc-step-nav__chevron js-toggle-link-icon \"><\/span><span class=\"dcc-step-nav__button-text js-toggle-link-text\">Hide<\/span><\/span>\r\n              <span class=\"show-for-sr\"> this section<\/span><\/span><\/button><\/span>\r\n            <\/h2 >\r\n          <\/div>\r\n\r\n          <div class=\"dcc-step-nav__panel js-panel show\" id=\"step-panel-transferring-an-ehcp-6\"><p class=\"dcc-step-nav__paragraph\">Find out more about what will happen if you need to transfer an EHCP into or out of Devon.<\/p><ol class=\"dcc-step-nav__list\" data-length=\"1\"><li class=\"dcc-step-nav__list-item js-list-item\">\r\n                <a data-position=\"6.1\" class=\"dcc-step-nav__link js-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-health-and-care-plans\/transferring-an-ehc-plan\/\">Transferring an EHC plan<\/a>\r\n              <\/li><\/ol><\/div>\r\n\r\n        <\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/section>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An EHC plan is for children and young people who need more support than is available through special educational needs support. 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