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EXCLUSIVE: Special needs demand increases for every council

Demand for education, health and care plans (EHCP) has increased for every council in the last three years, new analysis has revealed.

Demand for education, health and care plans (EHCP) has increased for every council in the last three years, new analysis has revealed.

The figures showed the number of EHCPs rose by more than 15% since 2019 for 90 out of 149 (60%) local authorities analysed.

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