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That information and advice about special educational needs is available (for example from the local SENDIASS)

That information and advice about special educational needs is available (for example from the local SENDIASS). During the assessment the council must consider whether the family needs information, advice and support to take part, and provide it if so.

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.information_and_advice

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 9Law (Act or Regulations)
• Children and Families Act 2014, s 32Law (Act or Regulations)

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