💨 Abstract

The UK government is considering removing legal rights for children with additional needs to receive extra support in school. A mother of two autistic children argues that this change would be detrimental, leading to increased mental health issues and potentially higher long-term costs. She shares her family's struggle to secure an Education Health And Care Plan (EHCP), which provided crucial support for her son. Without such plans, she warns, many children might end up on benefits, straining public resources.

Courtesy: Matt Rayson