Rulebook · What a local authority letter includes

The right to comment on (make representations about) the content of the draft plan

The right to comment on (make representations about) the content of the draft plan. You can say what you think should change in the draft before it is finalised.

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.representations_right

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• Children and Families Act 2014, s 38(2)(b)(i)Law (Act or Regulations)
• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 13(1)(a)(i)Law (Act or Regulations)

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