Rulebook · What a local authority letter includes

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). Every council must arrange for families to get information and advice about special educational needs. The service is usually called the SENDIASS.

The law requires a letter like this to include it.

Part of the letter: Final amended plan, or decision not to amend.

Type of rule

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

Rule id

notice.final_amended_plan_or_no_amendment.information_and_advice

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 22(5)(d)(ii)Law (Act or Regulations)
• Children and Families Act 2014, s 32Law (Act or Regulations)

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