Kirklees Council Struggles with EHCP Delays | Sheffield News

Kirklees Council is under fire for chronically delaying vital Education, Health and Care Plans—critical documents that ensure children with special needs get the right support. While the legal target is 20 weeks, they’re hitting it just 22% of the time in 2024, forcing families to wait an extra two weeks on average. Service Director Jo-Anne Sanders admits progress is slow, with quality and timeliness still in tension. The council is now intensifying tracking and partnering nationally to close the gap, aiming for 100% compliance so no child is left behind. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e8643a2fbeb3ce3f