How is Transform’s EHCP Tool helping me?
- 16 Jan, 2025
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The UK government’s renewed focus on AI adoption across public services marks a pivotal moment for local authorities. Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s call for bold, ambitious approaches to AI sets the stage for transformation in critical areas like Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
EHCPs are vital for ensuring children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) get the tailored support they need to thrive. But the process is often weighed down by significant challenges:
- High caseloads: SEND caseworkers juggle hundreds of cases, leaving little time for personalised support.
- Tight Timeframes: The 20-week statutory deadline to complete EHCPs adds immense pressure.
- Inconsistent quality: Variations across local authorities create inequities for families.
In 2024 alone, councils drafted over 84,000 EHCPs, while costs and demands continued to rise. The system is stretched—and families are feeling the strain.
That’s where AI can step in.
Our latest report, From Backlogs to Brilliance: How AI is Redefining EHCP Creation, explores how AI is tackling these challenges head-on. Tools like Transform’s EHCP tool are revolutionising the process by automating administrative tasks, improving the personalisation of plans, and delivering more consistent results across regions. These innovations save time and money while allowing SEND caseworkers to focus on what matters most: supporting children and their families.
By acting now, local authorities can align with the government’s AI agenda and make a real difference for children with SEND.
