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For a young person aged over 18: whether the education or training outcomes in the plan have been achieved

For a young person aged over 18: whether the education or training outcomes in the plan have been achieved. For a young person over 18, the Act says the council must have regard to whether these outcomes have been achieved.

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.outcomes_over_18

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• Children and Families Act 2014, s 45(3)Law (Act or Regulations)

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