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<p>The department does not hold this information. <br> <br> However, the department
is reforming the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system so that,
where children require an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan and specialist provision,
they get access to the support they need and parents do not face an adversarial system
to secure this. Through Multi-Agency Panels, templates and supporting materials for
the EHC plan process, tailored lists and strengthened mediation arrangements, the
department’s SEND reforms focus on:</p><ul><li>Improving the quality of EHC plans
and making the process more consistent.</li><li>Reducing conflicts through better
co-production.</li><li>Improving the outcomes of children and young people.</li></ul><p>
</p><p>The department is also significantly increasing the high needs budget, which
is worth £10.54 billion by 2024/25 and worth 60% more than in 2019/20.</p>
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