Rulebook · What a local authority letter includes

The time limit for appealing (2 months from the date the decision was sent, or 1 month from the mediation certificate if that is later)

The time limit for appealing (2 months from the date the decision was sent, or 1 month from the mediation certificate if that is later). The letter must give the time limits for appealing. The appeal must reach the Tribunal within these limits.

The law requires a letter like this to include it.

Part of the letter: Final 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.final_plan_notice.appeal_time_limit

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 14(2)(b)Law (Act or Regulations)
• Tribunal Procedure (First-tier Tribunal) (HESC Chamber) Rules 2008, r 20(1)(c)Law (Act or Regulations)

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