Rulebook · What a local authority letter includes

The right to ask for a meeting with a council officer to discuss the draft

The right to ask for a meeting with a council officer to discuss the draft. Within the same period you can require the council to arrange a meeting with one of its officers.

The law requires a letter like this to include it.

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

Type of rule

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

Rule id

notice.draft_plan_notice.meeting_right

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

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

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