Rulebook · What a local authority letter includes

The date the request was received (the 6 weeks count from it)

The date the request was received (the 6 weeks count from it). The decision is due within 6 weeks of the council receiving the request, so the date of the request shows whether it is in time.

Not required by law: good practice.

Part of the letter: Decision not to carry out an EHC needs assessment.

Type of rule

Good practiceGood practice: helpful, not required by law.

Rule id

notice.decision_not_to_assess.request_date

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 4(1)Law (Act or Regulations)
• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 5(1)Law (Act or Regulations)

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