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Labour special education reforms at risk due to parent rush

Published Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · Updated October 8

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What We Know — Key Points

  • The Institute for Government (IfG) thinktank states that the government's plans to largely replace education, health and care plans (EHCPs) in England with more widespread support in mainstream schools may be too optimistic and take longer to complete than its 2030 timeline.

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes the potential for Labour's special education reforms to unravel due to parental anxiety and the financial strain this places on local authorities, highlighting the government's optimistic timeline and the "moral hazard" created by the slow rollout.

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