Esther McVey MP speaks in a debate at the impact of VAT on private school fees for children with SEND Wednesday, 11 September, 2024 Esther McVey has warned more must be done to tackle the “unacceptable” long delays for children with special educational needs and disabilities to access care plans – with some in Cheshire waiting nearly a year for help. Councils have a legal limit of 20 weeks to issue an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) after the school or parent asks for it. The Tatton MP said all three councils covering... Speeches in Parliament
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