Families rush to lock in special-needs support before England's 2030 reforms, doubling EHCPs to one in 10 children by 2029

England's EHCPs — legal documents guaranteeing special-needs support — are projected to reach one in 10 school-age children by 2029, double the current rate. Families are rushing to secure plans before the government narrows eligibility from 2030. Headteachers call the surge "unreal." The CCN warns its 840,000 forecast for 2028-29 will likely be exceeded.