Petition · Department for Education
Review ways for children with ECHPs to go to mainstream schools and colleges
Open for signatures
22 signatures
What the petition asks
Mainstream schools and colleges often hesitate to accept a child with an EHCP. We want these schools to actually give these children a chance because it can be really hard to get into education with an ECHP. They can lose time waiting to be put into a school or college.
No one should have to go through this experience. It can be very depressing and children can feel like no one wants them. Special schools aren't always the best for children. Many can do better in a mainstream setting.
Timeline
| 6 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
22
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Education
Opened
6 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.