Rulebook · What a local authority letter includes

That the council first said it was considering this, and consulted the parent or young person and the school or college named

That the council first said it was considering this, and consulted the parent or young person and the school or college named. Before deciding, the council must tell you it is considering this, and consult you and the school or college named.

Not required by law: good practice.

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

Type of rule

Good practiceGood practice: helpful, not required by law.

Rule id

notice.cease_decision.consultation

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 31(1)Law (Act or Regulations)

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