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Which ground the council relies on (it is no longer responsible, or the plan is no longer necessary) and why

Which ground the council relies on (it is no longer responsible, or the plan is no longer necessary) and why. The Act lets the council stop maintaining a plan only on these two grounds. Saying which one, and why, lets the family compare the decision with the law.

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.ground_and_reasons

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• Children and Families Act 2014, s 45(1)Law (Act or Regulations)
• Children and Families Act 2014, s 45(2)Law (Act or Regulations)

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