Parents and students across the county will start their long-awaited summer holidays this week. But for some, the excitement is overshadowed by worries over what will happen in September as they are yet to have a school place confirmed. The uncertainty arises from the wait to get a in education, health and care plan (ECHP) in place. These plans set out the additional support needed for children with special educational needs. Local authorities are required to finalise the plan “as soon as practicable” but should be complete within 20 weeks of the initial request for assessment. Kent County Cou…
