Rulebook · What a local authority letter includes

When the council intends the plan to stop

When the council intends the plan to stop. A clear date helps the family and the school or college plan, alongside the rule that the plan continues during the appeal period.

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.end_date

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• Children and Families Act 2014, s 45(4)Law (Act or Regulations)

Check a letter

The whole rulebook