Explanatory Notes

Children and Families Act 2014

2014 CHAPTER 6

13 March 2014

Commentary on Sections

PART 3 - children and young people in england with special Educational Needs OR DISABILITIES

Detained Persons

Section 72: Securing EHC plans for certain detained persons

314.This section places a duty on the detained person’s home local authority to secure an EHC plan if the detained person’s EHC needs assessment concludes that one is necessary. Sections 37(2) to (5), 33(2) to (7) and 38 to 40 will apply in relation to an EHC plan secured for a detained person as they would for a child or young person who is not detained.