More than half a million children and young people in England have active education, health and care plans

Number of children and young people with active plans

SEN statements

ECH plans

517,049

500 thousand

400

300

200

100

0

2015

2017

2019

2021

2023

SEN statements

ECH plans

517,049

500 thousand

400

300

200

100

0

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

Guardian graphic. Source: Department for Education. Note: SEN statements were replaced by EHCPs in 2014