Rulebook · What a local authority letter includes

That the decision has also been sent to the school or college named in the plan

That the decision has also been sent to the school or college named in the plan. The law says the council must send this to the school or college named. Saying so in the letter shows it has been done.

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.sent_to_school_named

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 31(2)Law (Act or Regulations)

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