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Continuation and Cessation Guidance

EHCPs for Ages 19-25: Continuation and Cessation Guidance

Summary

The SEND: 19 to 25-year-olds’ entitlement to EHC plans is non-statutory guidance. It is for local authorities to follow in order to help maintain and manage ECHPs from 19 to 25. The guidance explains how local authorities should make decisions about maintaining or ceasing EHC plans between ages 19 and 25.

Key Points

  • Focuses on young people aged 19 to 25 years old and their EHC plans.
  • Outlines how to both maintain and cease EHCPs.
  • Sets out local authority responsibilities for decision-making and reviews.
  • The guidance states that young people should be involved in the decisions about their EHC plans.
  • Offers further guidance through included links.

Official Source:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/send-19-to-25-year-olds-entitlement-to-ehc-plans/send-19-to-25-year-olds-entitlement-to-ehc-plans

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