Rulebook · What a local authority letter includes

Who the council will ask for advice and information (for example the school or setting, an educational psychologist, health and social care)

Who the council will ask for advice and information (for example the school or setting, an educational psychologist, health and social care). The Regulations list the advice the council must seek during the assessment. Saying who will be asked helps the family follow it.

Not required by law: good practice.

Part of the letter: Decision to carry out an EHC needs assessment.

Type of rule

Good practiceGood practice: helpful, not required by law.

Rule id

notice.decision_to_assess.advice_sought

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 6(1)Law (Act or Regulations)

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