Rulebook · What a local authority letter includes

Written feedback from the assessment, such as copies of the advice and reports gathered, which the family and school may find useful

Written feedback from the assessment, such as copies of the advice and reports gathered, which the family and school may find useful. The Code says the council should give written feedback collected during the assessment, including evidence and reports from professionals, which the family and the school or college can understand and may find useful. It can help them plan how the outcomes sought for the child or young person can be achieved.

Not required by law. The SEND Code of Practice says "should".

Part of the letter: Decision not to issue an EHC plan after an assessment.

Type of rule

Code of Practice: should (follow unless there is a good reason not to)The SEND Code of Practice says "should" here. The bodies it applies to (such as councils, schools, colleges and health bodies) must have regard to it, and the Code says they will be expected to explain any departure from it.

Rule id

notice.decision_not_to_issue.feedback

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• SEND Code of Practice 2015, para 9.59Code of Practice: should (follow unless there is a good reason not to)

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