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<p>The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Alternative Provision
(AP) Green Paper sets out the government’s assessment of the challenges that the SEND
and AP system face, including education, health and care (EHC) plans. The government
has published its proposals to deliver improvements through developing reformed templates
and guidance to deliver a nationally consistent EHC plan process. which makes greater
use of digital technology, with the aim to increase consistency and the speed with
which support is put in place.</p><p>The government continues to support local authorities
with their core budgets, increased to £60 billion for the next financial year. Local
authorities have the flexibility to spend according to local needs and priorities,
including to undertake the EHC needs assessments.</p>
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