The latest figures show the number of children with an EHC plan has risen from 430,697 last year to 473,255 in January this year – an increase of nearly 10 per cent. This is the highest number of new EHC plans in a year, following rises annually since the introduction of the plans in 2014.
A breakdown of the data shows almost half of the new plans continue to be for those aged five to ten.
It comes as a new report highlights the importance of intervening early on to support children with learning disabilities.
According to the Government data, as of this year, a total of 18,054 children under the age of five and 154,940 five- to 10-year-olds had an EHC plan and statement of SEN.
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