Rulebook · What a local authority letter includes

The decision: the council will carry out an EHC needs assessment

The decision: the council will carry out an EHC needs assessment. The council must tell the parent or young person whether or not it will carry out an assessment.

The law requires a letter like this to include it.

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

Type of rule

Law (Act or Regulations)This is the law, set by an Act of Parliament or by Regulations.

Rule id

notice.decision_to_assess.decision_stated

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 5(1)Law (Act or Regulations)
• Children and Families Act 2014, s 36(8)Law (Act or Regulations)

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