Rulebook · What a local authority letter includes

The date of the letter

The date of the letter. The 15 days for comments on the draft plan begin with the day it is served, so a clear date matters. A letter sent later than the date on it is served later too.

Not required by law: good practice.

Part of the letter: Draft EHC plan and the notice sent with it.

Type of rule

Good practiceGood practice: helpful, not required by law.

Rule id

notice.draft_plan_notice.dated

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 13(1)Law (Act or Regulations)

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