September 26, 2025
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Strengthening digital and people-centred support for SEND systems
Outcomes Matter Consulting has announced the relaunch of EHCP Plus, a refreshed and expanded support offer to help local authorities improve the quality, timeliness, and experience of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). The offer has been reshaped in direct response to feedback from local areas — with input from SEND professionals, digital leads, schools, health partners and parent carers.
Now relaunched in partnership with the team behind GovMetric, EHCP Plus combines a rebuilt digital tool with practical, hands-on support designed around the realities of local systems.
Emma, Founder of Outcomes Matter Consulting, said:
“We’ve spent the last year and a half listening closely to what’s working — and what’s getting in the way — for local SEND services. This relaunch builds on that learning. EHCP Plus is more than just a digital tool — it’s a programme designed to ease pressure, build confidence, and support real improvement, with people at the centre.” “Working in partnership with GovMetric means we can offer smarter technology and stronger support — together. We’re proud to be taking this next step forward with them.”
The partnership with the team behind GovMetric has grown steadily across 2024 and 2025. Initially focused on EHCP Plus programme insight and evaluation, the collaboration has evolved into a core delivery relationship — with the GovMetric team now providing the infrastructure and reporting dashboard behind EHCP Plus.
Nic Streatfeild, Founder of GovMetric, said:
“We know how hard local teams are working to deliver better EHCPs under huge pressure. This partnership gives them the tools and insight they need — and just as importantly, trusted support along the way. EHCP Plus is grounded in the real-world challenges local authorities face — and we’re proud to be part of that.”
What’s included
EHCP Plus is a four-month implementation programme that includes:
Everything is designed to be practical, proportionate, and responsive to local need .
Onboarding now open EHCP Plus is now open for onboarding in new and returning local authorities.
With demand for EHCPs rising year on year, supporting stretched local systems isn’t just important — it’s urgent. EHCP Plus is about helping teams meet that challenge with confidence, capacity and care.