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That the plan continues until the time to appeal has passed, or until any appeal is decided

That the plan continues until the time to appeal has passed, or until any appeal is decided. The Act says the council may not stop maintaining the plan until the time for appealing has ended, or any appeal brought in time is finally decided.

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.plan_continues_pending_appeal

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

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

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