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Which ground applies: an assessment or re-assessment in the last 6 months, or a further assessment is not necessary

Which ground applies: an assessment or re-assessment in the last 6 months, or a further assessment is not necessary. The Regulations say when a council need not re-assess. Naming the ground lets the family check it.

Not required by law: good practice.

Part of the letter: Decision not to re-assess.

Type of rule

Good practiceGood practice: helpful, not required by law.

Rule id

notice.reassessment_refusal.ground_stated

Rules version

england-2026.10

Law as at

30 September 2026

Sources

• SEND Regulations 2014, reg 24Law (Act or Regulations)

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