Rulebook · What a local authority letter includes

The time limit for appealing (2 months from the date the decision was sent, or 1 month from the mediation certificate if that is later)

The time limit for appealing (2 months from the date the decision was sent, or 1 month from the mediation certificate if that is later). The letter must give the time limits for appealing. The appeal must reach the Tribunal within these limits.

The law requires a letter like this to include it.

Part of the letter: Decision to stop maintaining (cease) an EHC plan.

Type of rule

Law (Act or Regulations)This is the law, set by an Act of Parliament or by Regulations.

Rule id

notice.cease_decision.appeal_time_limit

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 31(3)(b)Law (Act or Regulations)
• Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (HESC Chamber) Rules 2008, r 20(1)(c)Law (Act or Regulations)

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